12 Dec 2025

Sub-Species Dives Into the Depths: A 2.5D Ocean Shooter With Alien Secrets ๐ŸŒŠ @howling_hamster #IndieGame #GameDev

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Sub-Species Video Game
Indie game dev studio Howling Hamster Entertainment has unveiled Sub-Species, a 2.5D multidirectional action/adventure shooter that plunges players into the darkest corners of Earth’s oceans. Combining retro-inspired precision with modern cinematic atmosphere, the game challenges players to survive amidst alien swarms, lost technology, and terrifying underwater mysteries.

A New Kind of Deep-Sea Challenge

In Sub-Species, players pilot a heavily armed submarine capable of full 360° rotation, facing threats from every direction. Missions send explorers deeper into contaminated zones filled with hostile creatures, collapsed structures, and remnants of forgotten expeditions. Along the way, players must balance:

  • ⚔️ Combat – Fluid controls allow players to unleash mines, flares, and dodge bursts against alien swarms.

  • ๐Ÿงฉ Navigation Puzzles – Tight caverns, unstable reactors, and collapsing ruins test precision and problem-solving.

  • ⚙️ Resource Management – Survival depends on adapting strategies under pressure, conserving tools, and outlasting waves of enemies.

Creative Director Manus Burke explains: 

“The deep ocean is the closest thing we have to an alien world on Earth. We wanted players to feel both the beauty that pulls you in and the fear that reminds you you’re not supposed to be there.”

Inspirations and Atmosphere

Drawing influence from classics like Sub-Terrania, Ecco the Dolphin, and cinematic works such as The Abyss and The Blue Planet, Sub-Species blends arcade-style gameplay with a haunting underwater narrative. Each handcrafted environment—from naval ruins to alien caverns—offers new challenges and evolving missions, including wreck exploration, submarine rescues, and uncovering hidden secrets.

Availability

Sub-Species is currently in development for PC via Steam, with a demo planned for release soon. Players can wishlist the game today and follow updates as the mystery of the ocean unfolds. A competitive local versus mode will also be available alongside the story-driven single-player campaign.

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