Dive into the world of Don’t Drown, an underwater precision platformer. Navigate treacherous landscapes and avoid menacing creatures while balancing your oxygen and health. Line your pockets with treasure at the cost of mobility. Race against time, yourself, and others on the global leaderboards.
1 Players in Game
1 All-Time Peak
0,00 Rating
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1 Players in Game
1 All-Time Peak
0,00 Rating
At the moment, Don't Drown has 1 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 1.
Don't Drown Player Count
Don't Drown monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month |
Average Players |
Change |
| 2025-03 |
1 |
0% |
| 2025-02 |
1 |
0% |
| 2025-01 |
1 |
0% |
| 2024-12 |
1 |
0% |
23 Total Reviews
23 Positive Reviews
0 Negative Reviews
Negative Score
Don't Drown has garnered a total of 23 reviews, with 23 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Negative’ overall score.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
129 minutes
A fun little platformer with short levels and leaderboards that create a great platform for speedrunning. It took me about 2 hours to complete, and while it's not overly challenging - some levels, especially with those pesky eels, offer a nice test of skill and control.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
722 minutes
On the surface, Don’t Drown is exactly what it presents itself as. That is, a no nonsense action platformer with the simple goal of beating every level. However after a few levels you’ll realize that isn’t the whole truth. You see, it’s not about beating the game . . . it’s about beating [i]other people[/i]; and as you descend deeper in the ocean to slake your unquenchable thirst for riches; you begin to make out the deeper metaphor of the title. Don’t Drown isn’t stating your character's goal. It is stating yours. Exhorting you to prevent yourself from drowning in the doldrums after realizing the level you just took rank 1 on after 47 tries was almost immediately claimed by another ill-fated sea-dog once you moved on to the next.
In some ways Don’t Drown seems to be a gateway drug for speed running. Shallow enough that you’ll learn the ropes effortlessly but with enough depth that each new personal record grants a sense of accomplishment and leaves you (Davey) jonesing for more. Let its excellent soundtrack wash over you as you batten down the hatches in preparation for the trials ahead.
On a more pragmatic note, the developer runs a tight ship. After reporting the permanent theft of a chest by a scallywag of a crab, a new version was available within hours. It’s refreshing to not be left high and dry after the release of a game. It is games like this that make me want to shout at Ubisoft and other so-called “Triple A” game studios: “Snoutical was able to build this in a cave! With a box of scraps!”
If after reading this review you’re still not onboard, you need only ask yourself one question.
“Am I a bad enough diver to rescue the treasure?”
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
2625 minutes
Don't drown reminds me of more accessible Mario Wonder's "Final Final Test Badge Marathon." All the levels are bite-sized with a good leaderboard system to compare your times and scores globally or with your friends. You don't have all the badges but you have enough speed variation(sprint/regular/with chest/sprint with chest) that you're more than enough occupied with those variations and always trying to move more quickly. You're also trying to find creative ways to get the environment to deliver your chests for you, to cut seconds off your time.
The sprint mode is so fast it's hard to react, so at some level you're replaying patterns of previous runs that worked. You'll often find yourself taking advantage of moving through enemies when you're damaged, until you eventually run into enemies you can't move through when stunned. It's a good adaptation, keeping people from skipping some of the technical parts.
The hit boxes and responsiveness are great. You never feel like the game cheated you into getting hit. By default the death sound effects(if there are any) are muted and you're back on your way to solve the puzzle again. It's like "I messed up and that's ok."
Inevitably you'll fail hard. Thankfully there's no annoying animation or sound when it happens outside of a short death animation that can be skipped. Going from a failed run to restarting the level takes less than a second. The leaderboards provide constant tension between finishing the level and finishing the level quickly. Additionally, if you're going too slow, you'll run out of oxygen. I spent multiple hours trying to speed run certain sections and I'm really hoping for a no hands achievement, as I'm fairly certain one of the earlier levels could be completed without actually grabbing the chest.
The level design is great. You do a massively clean section and realize that's how it's meant to be done and then hit your head on a stationary object you've never even noticed before. The eels were a bit tedious, but once you get past that set of levels, the game gets more open and the epic music starts to come online.
It's a good time, worth more than the money you paid for it and incredibly well polished. Add some scores to the leaderboard; I want to see how I compare.
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
5 minutes
Fun little game that keeps you entertained for hours.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
401 minutes
This is a fun speed-run platformer. Each level only takes a minute or two, but you'll want to keep trying to better your times and climb up the leaderboards.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
195 minutes
Wonderful game! You can obviously tell the creator put a lot of love and effort into it. The music is superb. My favorite level is the pirate one, crabs stealing your chest is hilarious!
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
5 minutes
Speed run the water levels from Mario against other sweats around the world
Fantastic
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
30 minutes
A fun little platformer with great music and lots of challenge. The public leaderboard is really fun and had me re-running levels over and over to improve my scores and bump up my ranks. I recommend if you like platformers!
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
162 minutes
The leader board feature is great. There's always the itch to try one more time to get a better score than your friends. Lots of re-play with this game!
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1011 minutes
Holy crap! This little game has a lot to offer for those of us that love challenging skill-based games. This game will leave you trying to shave off seconds. Seriously addictive!
👍 : 2 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Don't Drown Steam Achievements
Don't Drown offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 13 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
No Time To Drown
Complete a level with less than a second of oxygen left
New Lap Record
Beat your previously stored fastest time
Name of the Game
Run out of oxygen during a level
Not So Shallow
Gather all chests available in Forgotten Caverns
In Another Castle
Gather all chests available in Coral Castles
Plunder No Blunder
Gather all chests available in Pirate Shipwrecks
Financial Ruin
Gather all chests available in Sunken Kingdom
C For Completion
Gather all chests available
First Dive
Gather your first chest
Credit To You
Break all credit names
Don't Touch
Complete a level without getting hit
Not So Hard
Complete a 3 chest level on hard with all 3 chests in one run
Cartographic Champion
Complete Cartographer's Cove 1 on HARD difficulty, gathering all chests in one run
Don't Drown Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.0 + GHz
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics Card made within the last 4 years
- Storage: 250 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Controller support (Xbox One/PlayStation 4)
Don't Drown Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Don't Drown has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
Don't Drown Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 7 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Update 1.0.1
Date: 2024-12-07 14:48:08
👍 : 2 |
👎 : 0
Update 1.0.2 - More Crab bug fixes
Date: 2024-12-08 03:42:54
👍 : 1 |
👎 : 0
Update 1.0.3
Date: 2024-12-11 03:36:36
👍 : 3 |
👎 : 0
Update 1.1.0
Date: 2024-12-13 03:52:41
👍 : 1 |
👎 : 0
Update 1.1.1
Date: 2024-12-15 20:26:49
👍 : 0 |
👎 : 0
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