- 4+players
- PC
Darkwater is a cooperative extraction horror game for 1-4 players. Command a submarine trapped under the ice of an alien planet. Battle enemy vessels and deep sea abominations as you hunt for resources. Do what it takes to survive.
Who can play
Store (how we check facts)- Split-screen is not confirmed.
- Online on PC. Steam lists 4-player online.
- Whether one copy is enough is not confirmed.
How it plays
Is it good
77%
Mostly positive on Steam
Steam Deck Playable
Every way to play together
Steam lists online co-op for PC. Player counts are not confirmed yet. 77% positive of 1,000 Steam reviews.
- 4+
Quick facts
- Developer
- Targon Studios
- Publisher
- Playstack
- Platforms
- PC
- Released
- Mar 26, 2026 on PC
- Languages
- Text in 12 languages, voices in English
In these lists
Answers
- Does Darkwater have couch co-op?
- No same-screen play is confirmed. The Steam listing does not include it on PC. Online play is the way to play it together.
- Do you need two copies of Darkwater?
- No one-copy option is listed, so expect each player online to need their own copy.
- Does Darkwater work on Steam Deck?
- Yes, with some extra steps: Steam rates it Playable for Steam Deck.
- Is Darkwater free?
- No, it's a paid game.
