Trawl

About

Trawl casts you as a lone sailor navigating a weathered boat. You handle the wheel, adjust the throttle, and deploy nets to pull objects from the ocean. Each catch reveals fragments of a larger mystery. You document discoveries on a clunky typewriter, piecing together stories buried beneath waves. The mechanics feel tactile but unintuitive at first, requiring trial and error to master. The game’s charm lies in its quiet persistence. Players often mention the satisfying loop of learning boat systems and the eerie curiosity of unearthing artifacts. With a 78% on Metacritic, it appeals to those who enjoy methodical exploration over action. Released in 2015, it runs on PC, Mac, and Linux. The ocean never feels fully solved, encouraging repeated trips. Some finds hint at folklore, others at real-world history. The typewriter logs become a personal archive, tying each voyage together.