Beneath: Into the Abyss
By Tuin
Oct 14, 2025
The ocean is not silent. Beneath its surface lies a darkness that twists and breathes, waiting for those brave or foolish enough to dive too deep. Beneath pulls players into that unknown, a first-person horror adventure where the ocean itself becomes your greatest enemy.
You play as Noah Quinn, a deep sea diver whose mission quickly turns into a nightmare. A failed expedition leaves you stranded in the depths, surrounded by wreckage, strange technology, and creatures that should not exist. Your oxygen runs low, your mind starts to crack, and every shadow whispers your name. What began as survival soon becomes something far more unsettling.
The game blends tense exploration with desperate combat. Ammunition is scarce, and not every threat can be killed. Some encounters force you to think fast, while others demand silence and patience. Each decision carries weight. Do you waste precious bullets to survive one monster, or risk hiding and running out of air? Every step deeper into the dark feels like a test of endurance and fear.
Visually Beneath is stunning and terrifying. The environments glow with cold light and bioluminescent life, yet everything feels hostile. Caverns filled with strange structures suggest something ancient and intelligent has been here long before humanity. The shifting light and sound design keep you constantly uneasy, from the distant groan of metal to the muffled pulse of unseen movement.
The story dives into psychological and cosmic horror. Noah’s mission is tied to something hidden in the depths, and the more you discover, the more unstable your own mind becomes. The ocean is both a setting and a symbol, a place where human reason starts to dissolve. Madness and mystery go hand in hand as you uncover the truth behind the abyss.
Early previews have praised Beneath for its intense atmosphere and smart design. It captures the spirit of classic horror shooters while offering a modern level of immersion and tension. Players have compared its tone to Lovecraftian fiction, where curiosity becomes punishment and survival is never guaranteed.
In the end, Beneath is not just about fighting monsters. It is about confronting the unknown, about descending past the point of safety and facing what lurks where light cannot reach. For those who crave dread, mystery, and a story that pulls you under and refuses to let go, this dive may be worth the risk.
You play as Noah Quinn, a deep sea diver whose mission quickly turns into a nightmare. A failed expedition leaves you stranded in the depths, surrounded by wreckage, strange technology, and creatures that should not exist. Your oxygen runs low, your mind starts to crack, and every shadow whispers your name. What began as survival soon becomes something far more unsettling.
The game blends tense exploration with desperate combat. Ammunition is scarce, and not every threat can be killed. Some encounters force you to think fast, while others demand silence and patience. Each decision carries weight. Do you waste precious bullets to survive one monster, or risk hiding and running out of air? Every step deeper into the dark feels like a test of endurance and fear.
Visually Beneath is stunning and terrifying. The environments glow with cold light and bioluminescent life, yet everything feels hostile. Caverns filled with strange structures suggest something ancient and intelligent has been here long before humanity. The shifting light and sound design keep you constantly uneasy, from the distant groan of metal to the muffled pulse of unseen movement.
The story dives into psychological and cosmic horror. Noah’s mission is tied to something hidden in the depths, and the more you discover, the more unstable your own mind becomes. The ocean is both a setting and a symbol, a place where human reason starts to dissolve. Madness and mystery go hand in hand as you uncover the truth behind the abyss.
Early previews have praised Beneath for its intense atmosphere and smart design. It captures the spirit of classic horror shooters while offering a modern level of immersion and tension. Players have compared its tone to Lovecraftian fiction, where curiosity becomes punishment and survival is never guaranteed.
In the end, Beneath is not just about fighting monsters. It is about confronting the unknown, about descending past the point of safety and facing what lurks where light cannot reach. For those who crave dread, mystery, and a story that pulls you under and refuses to let go, this dive may be worth the risk.