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Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Uncover the mystery of Thalassa, a first-person psychological drama set under the sea. Ill-fate has fallen on your former crew and friends and it’s up to you to find answers onboard the wreckage. Experience the melancholic underwater journey of human stories facing life and loss.

What works

  • Engaging and emotional narrative
  • Immersive underwater atmosphere
  • Well-crafted mystery and clue system
  • Strong voice acting and character development
  • Thoughtful exploration and storytelling

Things to keep in mind

  • Slow pacing and movement
  • Technical issues including stuttering and crashes
  • Some puzzles feel hand-held or arbitrary
  • Mandatory backtracking due to story gating
  • Lack of replayability and limited gameplay variety

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Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fantasy, Thrill.

Last update: 27/08/2026