Song of the Deep

Name: Song of the Deep
Rating: 8 (868 reviews)

Developer: Insomniac Games

Publisher: GameTrust

Jul 12, 2016

Visual

side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

equipment

Summary

From the creators of Ratchet & Clank, Song of the Deep is a metroidvania-style action-adventure game following a young girl’s quest into the unknown to find her missing father. It combines underwater discovery, skill, and suspense with a powerful story.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- action
- equipment
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- equipment
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- interconnected map
- side scroll
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- ability gated
- fantasy

Song of the Deep

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