Loch Ness

Co-op horror with rowboats, research tools, and a lake monster

JFi Games · Released Dec 3, 2021 · Early Access

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mostly Negative; 39% of 112
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Nov 25, 2022
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is Loch Ness?

In this first-person horror game, you play a disgraced researcher seeking proof of Nessie's existence. Alone or in a group of up to four, you row across Loch Ness, locate feeding grounds, and collect evidence using sonar, DNA scanners, and underwater cameras. Monster locations are randomized each outing, and you can leave with samples or use bait to seek stronger proof.

For you if...

+you enjoy cooperative investigations with an unsettling atmosphere

Not for you if...

−you want combat-driven horror rather than an equipment-based investigation
−you prefer exploring on foot to traveling by boat

What players say

39% of 112 reviews are positive

Players praise the monster-hunting premise and suspense, but repeatedly criticize stuck or capsized boats, awkward controls, and other bugs. Players also report multiplayer lobby problems, while recent reviewers describe development as inactive.

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Loch Ness system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Loch Ness?

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Minimum

DirectX: Version 11

Does Loch Ness have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Loch Ness run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 10
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Loch Ness use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam