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The Trench

As captain of the Pandora sub, you must explore the Trench and retrieve data from the Neptune wreckage. But beware - the trench is home to unimaginable horrors that will test your courage. Can you survive the terrors of the deep and complete your mission, or will you become the next victim?

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Release
October 12, 2022
3 years and 295 days ago
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Very Positive164 reviews86.0%

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About the Game

The Trench is a short horror game where you as captain of the Pandora submarine, are the only one who can brave the depths of the Trench - a dark and treacherous abyss. Your mission is to retrieve crucial data from the wreckage of the Neptune, a doomed sub that met its fate in the shadowy depths of the trench. But be warned - the trench is home to unimaginable horrors that will test your courage and cunning to the limit. Can you survive the terrors of the deep and complete your mission, or will you succumb to the horrors of the Trench?

FEATURES

  • A short, intense horror experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat
  • Atmospheric and claustrophobic environment in a high tech submarine
  • A gripping narrative adventure with full voice acting
  • Interactive terminal with on-screen controls for a fully immersive experience