New Underwater Horror Game “Dark Mass” Draws Inspiration from Subnautica’s Most Terrifying Element

Imagine standing on the edge of a vast, unknowable ocean, your heart hammering with every deep-water shadow. This fear, known as thalassophobia, is what makes Subnautica as thrilling as it is beautiful. You marvel at the aquatic world’s wonders until the unmistakable menace of a Leviathan closing in turns that beauty into terror. It’s a feeling that’s been explored before in the haunting depths of Soma, the horror gem from the creators of Amnesia. Imagine merging that crushing loneliness and vulnerability with the relentless pursuers from Alien Isolation or Resident Evil, and you begin to understand the anxiety-inducing mood of Dark Mass, which was recently highlighted at the Future Games Show.

In Dark Mass, you step into the wetsuit of Alice, a deep-sea explorer tasked with salvaging what’s left of an old ocean liner. But as you delve into the rusting wreckage, you uncover a spine-chilling secret: a mysterious manor house inexplicably submerged in an underwater trench. At first, its grandeur is captivating, but an unsettling realization quickly sets in—you’re not alone in this watery grave. Thus begins your adventure in Dark Mass, a survival-horror game set entirely beneath the sea.

If you’re keen on a game that challenges your intellect just as much as your nerve, Dark Mass has you covered. You’ll navigate intricate puzzles, make choices that alter the story’s course, and constantly stay ahead of a barnacle-encrusted menace lurking in the shadows—all with only your brother Reed’s voice, crackling over the radio, as your lifeline. The game pulls inspiration from classics like Amnesia, Layers of Fear, and Silent Hill, but it keeps you submerged throughout to maintain an unrelenting tension—pun fully intended.

Dark Mass doesn’t have a set release date yet, but you can add it to your wishlist on Steam to be notified of any updates. Just follow this link to do so!

Meanwhile, why not explore some of the other exciting games on the horizon, or dive into the best survival games currently available for PC?

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