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

Have you ever felt that chilling rush when you’re confronted with vast and mysterious depths? That’s exactly what thalassophobia is all about, a dread of expansive waters. Subnautica taps into this fear beautifully; it’s a visually stunning game, but when your equipment starts warning you of an approaching Leviathan, the adrenaline spike is real. You can feel a similar tension in Soma, a haunting gem from the creators of Amnesia, Frictional Games. Picture wandering the ocean floor in utter darkness — it’s nerve-wracking. Combine that sense of exposed vulnerability with the relentless, predatory foes you’d find in games like Alien Isolation and Resident Evil, and you’ve got Dark Mass, recently revealed at the Future Games Show.

In this underwater thriller, you play as Alice, a deep-sea explorer tasked with salvaging a bygone ocean liner. However, hidden beneath its rusting exterior is something far more sinister: a manor house somehow nestled at the trench’s bottom. Initially awe-inspiring, it soon becomes clear that you’re not the sole visitor here, and thus begins your eerie descent in Dark Mass, a horror adventure set entirely in the depths of the ocean.

Guided only by the voice of your brother, Reed, through the radio, you’ll have to navigate through puzzles, make decisions that influence the storyline, and stay one step ahead of a fearsome, barnacled sea creature stalking you. Drawing inspiration from iconic games like Amnesia, Layers of Fear, and even a touch of Silent Hill, Dark Mass distinguishes itself with its unique underwater setting, ensuring the tension — and pressure — are always palpable.

While Dark Mass doesn’t have a release date just yet, you can already add it to your Steam wishlist. Simply follow this link to do so.

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