Life Below

Life Below is a refreshing twist on the city-building genre, set beneath the waves. Shape thriving coral reefs, revive collapsing ecosystems, and grow a living seascape in a heartfelt narrative by Rhianna Pratchett. You are the ocean's final hope.

The ocean is dying. Coral reefs are vanishing and ecosystems are breaking down. By the power of the mysterious reef heart you must restore balance, using the ocean floor itself as the foundation to build vibrant havens for sealife. Craft lures to entice different species to your reef and use their natural abilities to overcome underwater hazards. Experience Thalassa’s journey in campaign mode, then undergo new challenges in freeplay.Advised by marine biologists and shaped with authentic underwater audio, Life below introduces realism into its world of fantasy. Gameplay reflects natural rhythms and interactions, bringing the ocean floor to life with motion, color, and possibility.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/1d2312fac109f1cfcfd7340fffc71804.poster.avif?t=1779095386" width=800 height=392 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/1d2312fac109f1cfcfd7340fffc71804.webm?t=1779095386" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/1d2312fac109f1cfcfd7340fffc71804.mp4?t=1779095386" type="video/mp4"></video>In a twist on the city-building genre, resurrect entire ecosystems by strategically crafting and managing vibrant coral reefs to restore life to the deep. This will take a combination of energy-channeling coral, resource generating seashells, and much more to ensure the ocean’s floor not only survives, but truly thrives.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/617ae2808708aacca4a61760cc28d067.poster.avif?t=1779095386" width=800 height=392 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/617ae2808708aacca4a61760cc28d067.webm?t=1779095386" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/617ae2808708aacca4a61760cc28d067.mp4?t=1779095386" type="video/mp4"></video>Experience a charming campaign over a series of hand crafted animations, guided by a heartfelt story written by award-winning video games writer Rhianna Pratchett. Appointed by Gaia, Thalassa must restore life to the reef. Become the ocean guardian, revive long-gone habitats, overcome oceanic instability and increase biodiversity.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/2cfdd58e675e332ec6eef01c50fe317f.poster.avif?t=1779095386" width=800 height=392 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/2cfdd58e675e332ec6eef01c50fe317f.webm?t=1779095386" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/2cfdd58e675e332ec6eef01c50fe317f.mp4?t=1779095386" type="video/mp4"></video>With the perfect environment formed, you can lure over 40 different wildlife species from coral crabs and monkfish to distinctive hammerhead sharks. Admire your new school of fish close-up or watch over your entire colony, using a powerful new camera system. Under the reef heart’s watchful gaze, create and nurture your own sub-aquatic haven. However, housing them is only the start. To keep the underwater ecosystem thriving, you must cater to their needs and protect them from external threats.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/a65259482b7767e3da10f183b10bd165.poster.avif?t=1779095386" width=800 height=392 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/a65259482b7767e3da10f183b10bd165.webm?t=1779095386" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/a65259482b7767e3da10f183b10bd165.mp4?t=1779095386" type="video/mp4"></video>From shifting biomes to outside influence, Life Below presents a range of challenges to navigate. Algae levels, PH balance and an infestation of lionfish aren’t the only challenges you’ll have to solve. More serious threats such as oil spills and garbage patches will call for creative strategies, requiring the help of special wildlife to overcome.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/d39127dde7a739d60a98f14dced9f53b.poster.avif?t=1779095386" width=800 height=392 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/d39127dde7a739d60a98f14dced9f53b.webm?t=1779095386" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3757330/extras/d39127dde7a739d60a98f14dced9f53b.mp4?t=1779095386" type="video/mp4"></video>Every zone of the ocean floor will bring its own set of challenges. Temperature and acidity fluctuations along with a naturally limited area are only a few of the problems you’ll need to adapt to. Only by strategically adapting your playstyle to each environment can you efficiently expand your territory to restore the entire reef to its former glory.

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