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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : All newer version of Windows 10 (newer than version 1909.1350) and Windows 11 with support for DirectX 12 Agility SDK are supported. Processeur : Intel Core i5-10600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD Required

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Unclean Water

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Released June 1, 2026
sample: 197 reviews posted after launch (58 AI-classified)
78/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 83 % · 197 reviews (« Very Positive »)
8,15€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over a hundred players have pushed past the ten-hour mark to squeeze every drop out of this toxic underworld. Across 197 total reviews, 83 percent of the community gives it a thumbs up.

What it's about: Unclean Water is an FPS roguelike action game where you must escape the sewers of Marlene. Defeat Night Moss assassins using precise strikes, defense, smashes, and shield bashes to exploit enemy openings. Unlock a variety of furniture and items to turn your endless challenges into ultimate success.

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« Les mises à jour ont grandement amélioré le jeu, il est désormais bien complet. 20/20 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 15 h played
« Once the bugs are fixed, it's a very good game! A bit repetitive, but still good. Crawling Lab is still their best game IMO. It had fun gameplay, and a lot more options. I think a Crawling Lab 2 is overdue. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Not the most exciting combat but half naked water hobos are visually pleasing! 7/10 https://youtu.be/JLuZP8hCP8A?si=HifktWnipAyh05hn »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« For a sewer, the Unclean Water seemed more like oil! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Not my favorite of this developers games as it's repetitive and the levels can be quite long, but it's by no means bad. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« It's functional and there are some good ideas, but there isn't enough variety to keep things interesting for long. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Catastrophic performance. Even with a high-end setup—and even when setting graphics to "Low" and the resolution to 1024x768—I’m only getting 15 FPS!!! It’s simply unplayable. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Fun short game, like the devs games with all the eye candy and simple gameplay. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« it's alright i guess, stopped at level 11... and for some reason i can't seem to even want to continue it.. maybe one day, that day is not today though. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played

In players' words

« Les mises à jour ont grandement amélioré le jeu, il est désormais bien complet. 20/20 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 15 h played
« It's functional and there are some good ideas, but there isn't enough variety to keep things interesting for long. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Once the bugs are fixed, it's a very good game! A bit repetitive, but still good. Crawling Lab is still their best game IMO. It had fun gameplay, and a lot more options. I think a Crawling Lab 2 is overdue. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Catastrophic performance. Even with a high-end setup—and even when setting graphics to "Low" and the resolution to 1024x768—I’m only getting 15 FPS!!! It’s simply unplayable. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Not the most exciting combat but half naked water hobos are visually pleasing! 7/10 https://youtu.be/JLuZP8hCP8A?si=HifktWnipAyh05hn »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Fun short game, like the devs games with all the eye candy and simple gameplay. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« For a sewer, the Unclean Water seemed more like oil! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« it's alright i guess, stopped at level 11... and for some reason i can't seem to even want to continue it.. maybe one day, that day is not today though. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played
« Not my favorite of this developers games as it's repetitive and the levels can be quite long, but it's by no means bad. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
74 % pos · n=42
Content / longevity
46 % pos · n=13
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
36 % pos · n=11
Story / writing
78 % pos · n=9
Value for money
88 % pos · n=8
Performance
25 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay423174
Content / longevity13643
Graphics / art12804
Stability / bugs11416
Story / writing9702
Value for money8701
Performance4112
Audio / music4301

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.9 h.

<2h
55 % (n=20)
2-10h
82 % (n=107)
10-25h
90 % (n=48)
>25h
95 % (n=22)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

33,6 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 62,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the engagement, securing 31 positive mentions out of 42 overall.
  • Narrative elements hit the mark with 7 positive mentions out of 9.
  • Visual presentation earns appreciation with 8 positive mentions out of 12.
  • Pricing sits well with the audience, backed by 7 positive mentions out of 8.

Weaknesses

  • Technical instability disrupts sessions, accounting for 6 negative mentions out of 11.
  • Visual inconsistencies pull down the experience, yielding 4 negative mentions out of 12.

Who is it for?

Action fans who enjoy underground roguelike runs and don't mind wading through occasional technical hiccups.

Is Unclean Water worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 83% of 197 Steam reviews are positive (player score 78/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the engagement, securing. Current price: 8,15€.

Verdict

Unclean Water maintains a solid 83 percent positive standing since launch, with long-term players showing the highest satisfaction at 95 percent approval past 25 hours. Despite minor bugs, the grim descent proves worth taking.

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