Static Dread: The Submarine

First-person horror aboard a submarine cut off from the surface

solarsuit.games · Published by Polden Publishing · Released Aug 14, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 353
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 30 in 30 days
Players: 7; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Aug 20, 2026
Minimum PC: 1050; 4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Static Dread: The Submarine?

A single-player, first-person psychological horror adventure aboard a nuclear submarine in the North Atlantic, where ancient forces awaken beneath the ocean. As the captain's right hand, you assign crew tasks, maintain discipline, scan the depths with sonar, and choose between completing the mission and preserving your humanity.

For you if...

+you enjoy retro visuals and stories shaped by choices

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign

What players say

82% of 353 reviews are positive · 86% of 30 in the last 30 days

Players praise the voice acting and atmosphere. Complaints focus on simple, repetitive minigames, weak dialogue, and limited character development.

Screenshots and trailer

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Static Dread: The Submarine system requirements

Minimum: 1050, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows OS
Processor: Intel Core i3 or analogue
Graphics: GeForce 1050 or analogue
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space

Does Static Dread: The Submarine have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Static Dread: The Submarine 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
Achievements: 45
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Korean.

Does Static Dread: The Submarine 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