From the Depths

Physics-based combat sandbox for building customizable ships and aircraft

Brilliant Skies Ltd. · Released Nov 6, 2020

Action Adventure Indie Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 13K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 50 in 30 days
Playing now: 153; peak 24h 275
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 2 months ago; Jun 30, 2026

What is From the Depths?

This physics-based building and combat sandbox lets you construct block-based ships, submarines, aircraft, and other vehicles, then command them from a first-person view or automate them for battle. Designs can be tested in creative mode or used in missions, an island-spanning strategic campaign, a raft-to-fleet adventure, and competitive or cooperative multiplayer.

For you if...

+you enjoy engineering complex vehicles from individual blocks
+you want detailed weapon customization and physics-driven damage
+you have patience for a steep, time-consuming learning process

Not for you if...

−you want intuitive controls and a quick start
−you prefer ready-made vehicles over designing every system
−you dislike spending hours testing and revising one craft

What players say

89% of 12,844 reviews are positive · 84% of 50 in the last 30 days

Players praise the detailed construction systems, creative freedom, and satisfaction of making complicated vehicles work. The most common complaints are the steep learning curve, awkward controls and interface, and tutorials that some players find unclear. Some experienced players also criticize AI automation and recent campaign changes that restrict boarding or free roaming.

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From the Depths system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows10
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz (or AMD equivalent)
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 3870 / Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
Notes: Steam connection required to play the game