Deep Siren
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About Deep Siren
Deep Siren is a Lovecraftian horror adventure from Made From Strings, blending WWII drama with supernatural body horror. You play Alex, the last survivor of the USS Siren, who drifts into a sunken world ruled by a mermaid and her twisted cult. The game dropped on December 31, 2026, for PC Windows, Linux, and Mac. It’s a single-player point-and-click puzzle game where you explore decaying shipwrecks and eerie underwater caverns. The tone leans into cosmic dread, with fragmented storytelling and sanity mechanics that warp your perception. Think Gone Home meets Amnesia, but with a warped fairy tale twist.
Gameplay
You navigate a third-person point-and-click system, interacting with objects to solve environmental puzzles and uncover story logs. Sanity depletes in darker areas, distorting visuals and adding hallucinations that alter item availability. Each session feels like piecing together a haunted puzzle book, you’ll scrub rust off a compass to reveal coordinates, or use a flickering flashlight to freeze shifting shadows. Combat is minimal, replaced by stealth and evasion. The game’s slow pacing demands patience; one session might involve decoding a mermaid’s cryptic song by aligning bioluminescent algae. Controls are straightforward, but the sanity mechanic forces you to weigh exploration risks against progress.
What Players Think
PlayPile community stats show 82% completion rates, with average playtime at 9.2 hours. The game holds a 4.3/5 rating, praised for its oppressive atmosphere but criticized for repetitive puzzles. 67% of players report “uneasy” or “terrified” moods post-session. One user wrote, “The sanity mechanic made me question what was real, which is exactly what horror should do.” Critics at Eurogamer gave it a 9/10, calling it “a masterclass in psychological tension.” However, 15% of reviews cite “slow pacing” as a drawback. Achievement completion stands at 88%, with the most difficult being “Breathe in the Abyss” (requires solving a puzzle while underwater for 30 seconds).
PlayPile's Take
Deep Siren is a niche pick for fans of narrative-driven horror and point-and-click mechanics. Priced at $39.99, it offers solid value for its 10-hour runtime, though the repetitive puzzle design might frustrate. With 12 achievements and a 4.3 rating, it’s worth playing if you enjoy figuring out stories through environmental storytelling. Skip it if you crave action or brisk pacing. The game’s real strength is its mood, you’ll leave unsettled, which is a rare feat in modern gaming.
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