Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival
Last updated: 2025-05-03
- Addictive core gameplay loop of mining and upgrading
- Unique, immersive underwater setting enhances experience
- Persistent upgrades drive long-term player progression
- Poor difficulty and balance impacts gameplay
- Lacks guidance, clarity for new players
- Uninspired presentation and overall design
- Reviews
(sample size) - 545
- Helpful reviews
- 75%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 25%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 75%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 25%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 613
- Negative points
- 567
- Gameplay points
- 159
- Perf. points
- 16
- Rec. points
- 286
- Misc points
- 39
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Addictive, rewarding core gameplay loop | The game offers an addictive and enjoyable core loop that combines mining, resource management, and tower defense elements. Players experience a sense of progression through exploration, upgrades, and challenging combat, making it easy to pick up and play in short bursts or longer sessions. The well-balanced difficulty and engaging mechanics contribute to a rewarding and immersive experience. | 97% |
| Immersive, unique underwater setting | The game features a unique and immersive underwater setting with stunning visuals, detailed environments, and atmospheric sound design. The combination of exploration, resource gathering, and combat in this vibrant underwater world creates a captivating and suspenseful experience for players. | 27% |
| Active development, frequent updates | The developers are actively improving the game through frequent updates and by addressing player feedback. These updates introduce new mechanics, expand existing features, and enhance replayability, demonstrating a commitment to the game's ongoing development and player satisfaction. | 8% |
| Interesting, refined core concept | The game has an interesting concept and core gameplay that is highly refined. The reviewer was initially attracted to the game's genre and expressed a desire to play it, seeing potential in the game's core foundation. | 8% |
| Persistent upgrade system | The game allows players to enhance stats and weapons with collected materials before restarting, and the player character becomes stronger with each playthrough. This persistent upgrade system allows players to overcome challenging bosses and enemy rushes, providing a sense of progression and accomplishment. | 6% |
| Good addition to roguelike genre | The game is a good roguelike and a must-play for fans of the genre. It's an exciting addition to the roguelike genre with a unique feel and potential to compete with other roguelites if improved during Early Access. | 5% |
| Stable, bug-free early access | Despite being in early access, the reviewer did not encounter any bugs. The reviewer likes the project very much and hopes it will continue to develop. | 4% |
| Similar to Wall World/Dome Keeper | The game is similar to Wall World and Dome Keeper, combining elements from both games. The reviewer enjoyed the game, comparing it favorably to Wall World. | 4% |
| Great music and sound design | The game's music and sound design effectively support the tension and atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience. The musical accompaniment keeps players in suspense, while the visual and sound design are generally considered fantastic. | 4% |
| Available on Android | Ocean Keeper is available on Android and can be played from a phone. Ocean Keeper is an addictive blend of mining, base-building, and survival. | 3% |