DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain

Action

Adventure

Indie

Single-player

Steam Achievements

Full controller support

DualSense Controller Support

Steam Cloud

Family Sharing

DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain

Action

Adventure

Indie

Single-player

Steam Achievements

Full controller support

DualSense Controller Support

Steam Cloud

Family Sharing

Every descent is a deadly gamble. DIVE or DIE in the cursed abyss, face Eldritch horrors to uncover the mystery of the black rain. Scavenge and upgrade, recruit and sacrifice. Save your camp... The Flood is coming.

Developers: Drop Rate Studio

Publishers: Dear Villagers

Release Date: Jul 21, 2026

Price (USD): $14.39

Current Players: 62

Links: Steam Store SteamDB

Very Positive(99%)

immersive atmosphere

art style

steady progression

high replayability

voice acting

difficulty level

countdown mechanic

time limit

graphics issues

short gameplay

oppressive management

The reviews portray a predominantly positive sentiment towards the game, with consistent praise for its Lovecraft-inspired atmosphere, combination of survival and management genres, and immersive art and audio design. However, some technical graphics issues like v-sync screen tearing and the initially oppressive resource management present challenges for some players.

Positive Points

The game features an immersive and atmospheric development of a Lovecraftian underwater world, resonating with fans of titles like Darkest Dungeon and Subnautica.

Players commend the game's combination of genres, including colony management, survival, and exploration, which offer rewarding gameplay mechanics.

Art style, graphics, music, and voice acting receive high praise for enhancing the overall eerie and immersive experience.

Well-developed mechanics that feel challenging yet fair, with a steady progression system that encourages exploration.

The game provides a high replayability factor with different gameplay modes and difficulty levels.

Negative Points

Some players face technical graphics issues, such as resolution limitations and v-sync screen tearing, affecting the visual experience negatively.

The game is considered short by some players, particularly if you know what to do or are experienced with resource management genres.

The time limit and resource management are initially perceived as oppressive, although they become manageable later.

Mixed Points

The difficulty level and the presence of a countdown mechanic, which adds tension but can feel oppressive.

Common Themes

The integration of a Lovecraftian theme with survival and exploration in a game that challenges players with its mechanics.

The game's atmospheric depth combines horror elements that are reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon with exploration akin to Subnautica.

Resource and time management play a critical role, requiring players to balance exploration with the ticking of a doom clock.

Updated 7/23/2026, 12:01:34 AM UTC

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