Oceaneers
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About Oceaneers
Oceaneers is a survival management game where you guide a group of survivors to build a floating colony on unstable islands. Developed by Barrel Smash Studios and released on June 30, 2026, it blends adventure, simulation, and strategy. The goal is to craft rafts, scavenge resources, and develop contraptions to keep your islands from sinking. It’s a single-player PC game where every decision impacts long-term survival. The core loop revolves around expanding your settlement while balancing resource scarcity and environmental threats. If you enjoy methodical base-building with a focus on logistics, this one’s for you.
Gameplay
Your day starts by assigning survivors to gather wood, metal, and food. You craft rafts to connect islands and send teams to scavenge distant wreckage. Each island slowly sinks over time, forcing you to reinforce it with pumps and anchors. Late-game involves researching advanced blueprints like wind turbines and desalination units. Managing hunger, health, and morale adds tension. Controls are intuitive but demand constant multitasking, prioritizing repairs, planning expeditions, and expanding your colony’s footprint. The game’s slow burn suits players who thrive in strategic, resource-heavy systems.
What Players Think
Oceaneers holds a 4.8/5 rating on PlayPile with 72% of players completing the core campaign. Average playtime is 32 hours, and 68% finish with all achievements unlocked. Community moods lean positive: 64% call it “engaging” and 41% “frustrating.” Critics praise its depth but note repetitive resource gathering. One user wrote, “The addictive loop of crafting and survival kept me hooked.” Another lamented, “Too many micromanagement headaches.” At $29.99, it’s a budget-friendly pick for fans of management sims.
PlayPile's Take
Oceaneers shines for players who love slow-burn strategy and survival challenges. The 34 achievements and 12-hour main story reward patience, but its grindy pace might deter casual gamers. With a 48-hour average playtime for 100% completion, it’s a long-term commitment. If you enjoy balancing multiple systems under pressure, it’s worth the price. Otherwise, save it for your rainy-day queue.
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