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Even the Ocean

A 2D puzzle platformer where energy changes how you move

Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka · Published by Analgesic Productions · Released Nov 16, 2016

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
85% of 228
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
May 11, 2020
Minimum PC
HD 3000
2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Even the Ocean?

You play Aliph, a technician repairing hazardous power plants around Whiteforge City after a workplace accident. You explore towns, talk to residents, and navigate side-view platforming levels using a four-directional shield. Balancing light and dark energy changes your movement: light lets you jump higher, while dark makes you run faster.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy story-heavy adventures with environmental themes
  • +you want adjustable difficulty and story-only or gameplay-only options

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer combat-focused action to environmental puzzle-solving
  • −you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

85% of 228 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle design, responsive controls, and music. The story divides opinion: some praise its themes and ending, while others find the dialogue tedious or the message heavy-handed.

Screenshots and trailer

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Even the Ocean system requirements

Minimum: HD 3000, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista or higher
Processor
1.5 GHz Dual-Core
Graphics
Intel HD 3000 or equivalent, 1 GB dedicated VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
Notes
Lower specs on GPU may result in lag @ 60 FPS with in-game resolutions beyond 2x windowed. Low quality 30 FPS option is included in-game which may alleviate lag. Lag may occur when livestreaming the game at 60FPS at resolutions beyond 2x windowed, even on powerful computers (if you have streaming issues: we recommend 30FPS in-game and with your recording software). Please note that very rarely, the sound in-game may drop out for a few seconds.

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or higher
Processor
2.0 GHz Dual-Core
Graphics
GeForce 610M or equivalent, 2 GB dedicated VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space

Does Even the Ocean have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Even the Ocean run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
21
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese, German, Russian, Spanish - Spain.

Does Even the Ocean 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

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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