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Developed by FakeFish and Undertow Games, Barotrauma is a cooperative submarine simulation whose full release arrived in 2023. Its setting lies beneath the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa, where crews carry out missions while keeping their vessel functioning. Responsibilities include piloting and repairs, operating machinery, treating injuries and defending the submarine against hostile creatures. The game's distinguishing feature is the way those responsibilities interact under pressure.
Damage to the vessel can create medical emergencies or interfere with movement, turning an isolated problem into a shared crisis. Engineering systems form part of the survival and horror experience rather than a separate construction exercise. It suits groups interested in coordinating specialized roles, especially when an unexpected failure forces the crew to adapt its plan during a mission.
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What is the setting of Barotrauma?
Barotrauma takes place beneath the surface of Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, in a hostile sci-fi environment. The crew operates a submarine while dealing with damaged systems, injuries, machinery, and threats in the surrounding ocean.
What do players actually do in Barotrauma?
Players can pilot the submarine, repair electrical and mechanical systems, operate machinery, treat injuries, and defend the vessel. The game turns those jobs into a cooperative simulation where a crew's mistakes can quickly become a shared emergency.
Can Barotrauma be played cooperatively?
Yes, cooperative multiplayer is one of Barotrauma's central features, with players taking different submarine jobs during missions and campaigns. The game also includes single-player options, but its role-based emergencies are especially suited to a human crew.
Where can you play Barotrauma?
Barotrauma was released in 2023 for PC through Steam. FakeFish and Undertow Games developed it as a 2D submarine simulation focused on crew coordination, exploration, repairs, and survival.
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