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Watch trailer on Steam ↗The Oily Depths
Ryan R. Burns · Published by Ryan R. Burns · Official site ↗
Content notice: Depictions of suffocation and drowning, gore.
Very Positive — 83% positive (112 reviews) · 8 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Operate an oil-drilling submarine while taking instructions from a mysterious voice. Fail your quota, and they’ll cut your oxygen. This is deep-sea horror. Obey or drown.
£2.49
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Adventure, Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More under £5 games
Navigate treacherous depths aboard The Oily Depths, where every command from your enigmatic overseer could be your last. Dive into an indie simulation that turns survival into a tense psychological ordeal.
About this game
The Oily Depths is a short horror game set in a submarine deep beneath the sea. You must locate and drill for oil or those who command you will stop your supply of oxygen.
A horror experience designed to be completed in under an hour
PILOT YOUR SUB
Utilize all your gauges, meters, and monitors as your visibility is limited within the sub. Carefully navigate the sea floor to locate the oil extraction targets.
OPERATE DANGEROUS DRILLING MACHINERY
Flip levers, grab tools, set locking-arms, and more. You will need to gain a mastery of each part of your equipment until it's a part of you...
AVOID DROWNING, BURNING ALIVE, OR BEING EATEN...
This work is not for the faint of heart...
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Any made within the last decade.
- Graphics: Any made within the last decade.
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires Vulkan 1.0+ support
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Thank you! Over $1000 raised for charity!
The Oily Depths was featured in the Earth Appreciation Festival in April, and I promised 100% of the proceeds during the festival to the organization, Cool Earth.Now the week has passed and some of the sales numbers have come through, its over A THOUSAND DOLLARS for Cool Earth. Absolutely incredible.Now, I'm just waiting on final sales number from Steam (minus tax, refunds, and Steam's cut) and then I'll be so thrilled to write that check!Thank you guys for supporting the game, for supporting Cool Earth, and helping do some good for the planet. You're awesome!-RyanRead full article on Community Announcements (Ryan R. Burns)AnnouncementsOfficial
Charity Fundraiser for Cool Earth
The Oily Depths is being featured in the Earth Appreciation Festival and I am donating 100% of the revenue from the sales this week to Cool Earth!Now I know what you're thinking. "The game seems like a dark oil-filled nightmare of untold horrors with themes of subjugation and servitude..." And you're RIGHT! However, the Earth Appreciation Festival is highlighting Eco-dystopian games that bring environmental topics into the conversation.So, if you were thinking of picking up the game at any point. Now you can do it while also helping protect our planet.The Oily Depths is a dark oil-filled nightmare of untold horrors. That doesn't mean that our future needs to be!Read full article on Community Announcements (Ryan R. Burns)Patch NotesOfficial
An Update on Pricing
Hey everyone, I've been listening closely to your feedback regarding the launch price of The Oily Depths. After reviewing your comments and taking a hard look at where the game stands right now, I’ve decided to permanently reduce the base price from $7.99 to $2.99. This is not a temporary sale — this is the new standard price moving forward. My goal is for every player to feel like they got a great value out of their experience. Right now, I believe this new price better reflects the scope and length of the game. For those who previously purchased the game: since The Oily Depths is a shorter experience, most players should still fall within Steam’s standard refund window. If that applies to you, you can submit a refund request through Steam Support and repurchase at the new price if you’d like. Refund approvals are ultimately handled by Steam Support. Thank you to everyone for the support, feedback, and honesty. I really appreciate it. See you in Nineveh, RyanRead full article on Community Announcements (Ryan R. Burns)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Oily Depths OUT NOW!
The Oily Depths is available now! What dark mysteries lie within the deep? What events led you to this rusted vessel? You will need to learn and manage your machinery or face terrible consequences.Good luck!BUY IT TODAY AND SAVE $$$! PS You're awesome!-RyanRead full article on Community Announcements (Ryan R. Burns)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo Updated - Languages, Art/Sound Updates, Game Settings
In the months that the demo has been available for The Oily Depths the game has come a long way. This update brings the demo closer to the standard that the full game will ship as. Localization:The game is now localized in a number of languages that are available in the demo,French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean Art Pass:The demo now has all the art assets that will be in the full game. The ship is looking better than ever, which also includes a lighting pass to give the ship a moodier feel. Game Settings:By popular request there is now an Invert-Y Look option in the settings and also a way to adjust brightness. I wished these were in for the first launch for the demo, but at least I am now able to make the game accessible to more players. Sounds:There has been a pass to make the sounds of the ship much more immersive. For an atmospheric horror game like The Oily Depths, sound plays a huge roll and I think this extra layer of polish will make for a more engrossing experience. If you have not already, please Wishlist the game and I hope to see you in the depths.-RyanRead full article on Community Announcements (Ryan R. Burns)
