Barotrauma – PC Game | Survive the Depths in a Co-op Submarine Horror Simulator

Descend into the abyss and face the unknown beneath Europa’s icy ocean. Barotrauma is a 2D co-op survival horror submarine simulator developed by FakeFish and Undertow Games, published by Daedalic Entertainment. Set on Jupiter’s moon Europa, players must navigate a hostile underwater world filled with alien creatures, environmental hazards, and the ever-present threat of betrayal. Whether you’re steering the sub, manning the reactor, or treating wounded crewmates, teamwork is essential—but trust is never guaranteed.

Key Features

• Multiplayer Mayhem: Play with up to 16 players online or supplement with bots. Choose from six roles—Captain, Engineer, Mechanic, Medic, Security Officer, or Assistant.

• Survival Horror Atmosphere: Face terrifying sea monsters, traitorous crew members, and catastrophic system failures in a claustrophobic setting.

• Complex Submarine Systems: Operate sonar, nuclear reactors, engines, pumps, and weapons. Master crisis management to keep your vessel afloat.

• Procedural Missions & World: Explore alien ruins, transport cargo, hunt hostile fauna, and uncover secrets in a dynamically generated world.

• Faction Reputation System: Align with one of four factions—Europa Coalition, Jovian Separatists, Children of the Honkmother, or Church of the Husk—and shape your journey.

• Crafting & Customization: Create weapons, tools, medicines, and submarines. Use built-in editors and mod tools to personalize your experience.

• Modding Support: Access the game’s source code and XML files to build custom content. Share creations via Steam Workshop.

Gameplay Overview

• Role-Based Play: Each class has unique skills and talent trees. Coordinate tasks and specialize to survive.

• Traitor Mode: Enable hidden traitors for added suspense and paranoia. Sabotage, deception, and betrayal await.

• Singleplayer & Campaign: Play solo with AI crew or embark on a narrative-driven campaign with persistent progression.

• Environmental Hazards: Deal with flooding, fires, radiation, and pressure damage. One mistake can doom the entire crew.

• Alien Encounters: Fight or flee from grotesque creatures lurking in the depths. Some are intelligent—and hostile.

Why You Should Play

• Inspired by Classics: Combines elements of FTL, RimWorld, Space Station 13, and Dwarf Fortress.

• Endless Replayability: Procedural generation, modding, and sandbox freedom ensure no two missions are alike.

• Community-Driven: Active development roadmap, frequent updates, and thriving modding scene.

• Award-Winning Design: Voted “Best Hardcore Game” at Game Connection Europe 2018.

Release Date

March 13, 2023

Available On

PC (Steam, Windows, macOS, Linux) Supports Steam Workshop and dedicated servers