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Aberration · Published by ESMA - Ecoles Creatives
Positive — 86% positive (22 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
In Heart of the Abyss, you play as the Sea watcher, who has been awakened following the emergence of a mysterious and dangerous force that corrupts the depths. Your role will be to find a way to halt its progression as it possesses creatures and turns them into monstrous beings.
Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2024 · More free games
Explore the depths and confront corrupted creatures in Heart of the Abyss. Play as the Sea watcher to halt a mysterious force that turns life into darkness, all in an action-packed indie adventure from Aberration.
About this game

In Heart of the Abyss, you assume the role of the Sea Watcher, a guardian awakened to confront a mysterious and malevolent force corrupting the ocean's depths. This dark power warps marine creatures into monstrous abominations, threatening the balance of the underwater world. Your mission is to halt its insidious spread and restore peace to the abyss.

This top-down hack-and-slash adventure, inspired by the challenging gameplay of Souls-like titles, demands both determination and skill. As the Sea Watcher, you will navigate treacherous underwater environments, battle hordes of corrupted sea creatures, and face formidable bosses. Each encounter tests your combat prowess and strategic thinking, requiring you to master your abilities and adapt to the ever-changing threats of the deep.

With atmospheric visuals, intense combat, and a rich, immersive storyline, Heart of the Abyss offers a thrilling and challenging experience for action RPG fans. Dive into the depths, embrace the role of the Sea Watcher, and fight to reclaim the ocean from the clutches of corruption.

ESMA Game section - student project 2023 :
- Game programming : Brieux CAQUELIN
- 3D Animation / VFX / Cinematics : Alexis HENG
- 3D Animation / Concept art / 2D : Jonas CHAMPOIRAL
- Chara modeling / 3D modeling : Anaïs BISCARAS
- 3D Modeling / Texturing : Corentin HABIB
- VFX : Mickaël FLAESCH-PERREAU
- Level design / Level Art / Rigging : Romain COUTELLIER
- Sound design : Julien PAWLOWSKI
- Sound design : Valentin CHEVRIER
- Sound design / Musical composition : Theo CLAVEL
- Musical composition : Matei POUZET
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support






