Today is a really special day for our tiny team. The Ocean Keeper universe is getting bigger – and it is all thanks to you. Over the last year, we have been slowly building this world, starting with Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival. Many of you bought the game, left reviews, sent feedback, and kept us motivated. Because of that support, we felt brave enough to try something new.

One of the projects we have been working on is Ocean Keeper Co-op – a separate game set in the same universe. It is a 4-player co-op roguelike, focused on fun, and laughing with friends while you drill through caves, defend your Mech, and try not to wipe the whole squad in the most ridiculous way possible.

A small but very passionate team inside our studio has been building it for the last months. We played countless internal playtests in the evenings, argued about balance, and then jumped back in for "one more run" anyway.

Today we are proud (and a bit nervous) to finally say: Ocean Keeper Co-op is out!

If you ever bought Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival, you have already helped this new game exist. So we really wanted to do something nice in return. We are doing it in two ways:

We have created a franchise bundle that includes both games.
If you own Dome Survival, you will see an extra large discount on Ocean Keeper Co-op.
Note: The bundle bonus stacks with the launch discount, so this is the cheapest way to complete your Ocean Keeper collection and support the team at the same time.

We also know that times can be tough, and not everyone has the budget for a new game right now. And that is completely okay.

We genuinely want our veteran players to join the new chaos, regardless of money. It wouldn't feel right starting this new chapter without you.

If you launch Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival after the Co-op release, you will see a new in-game popup with a small "thank-you" gift. Follow the simple instructions there, complete one small action, and you can claim your copy for free. No strings attached.

• Grab the Bundle with a huge discount and directly support our work.

• Or start Dome Survival, check the popup, and see how to get Co-op for free.

Either way, we are just happy to have you with us.
Living and working in Ukraine teaches you to appreciate the present moment. We honestly do not know what tomorrow holds for us or our families. But we know one thing for sure: right now, we are here, we are making games, and we want to keep doing this – releasing new worlds and becoming better developers than we were yesterday.

From the bottom of our hearts – thank you for being part of this journey, for playing our games, wishlisting, reviewing, and just hanging out with us. If you decide to try Ocean Keeper Co-op, please come tell us what you think, join our Discord, and help us shape where this universe goes next.

Enjoy the game,
The Ocean Keeper Teamhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3937360/Ocean_Keeper_Coop_Drill_Multiplayer/

Black Friday is right around the corner, and sure – new tech and clothes are cool…
But let’s be honest: the best kind of purchase is a game you actually want to play when the weekend rolls in.

So here’s our contribution to your personal happiness:
Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival is now 70% off.

We also recently dropped an update — now you can always find your next story point, no more wandering in the dark abyss (unless you want to).

And speaking of Friday…

This Friday, Ocean Keeper Co-op officially launches. If you already own the original Ocean Keeper, you might notice… let’s call it a pleasant little surprise waiting for you. Just a “thank you” from us, wrapped the only way we know how.

Oh, and to make the celebration even enjoyable: our new game’s launch will come with its own discount as well. So Friday evening, swing by our Steam page or fire up Ocean Keeper – there’s going to be plenty to enjoy.

While our whole feed is buzzing about Ocean Keeper: Co-op, our devs have been quietly locked in their office room… (totally voluntary, we swear!)

Inside that little room they’ve been flipping through the tenth volume of “The Complete Fish Encyclopedia” and moving UI buttons around the screen trying to find the perfect spot (totally not a joke…)

All that hard work brings you something fresh and shiny – a brand-new and longawaited update for Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival!

So let’s not pull the squid by its tentacles, here’s what’s new in the Deep Tides update!

• You can finally track your current objective directly in the HUD, no more wandering around wondering, “Wait, what was I supposed to do again?”

• We also added a mission token that points toward the mine you need to visit. Consider it your personal underwater GPS (without the annoying voice)

• You’ll also notice a new low-health indicator and a cool Mech repair effect. It’s our subtle way of saying: “Hey, you might wanna fix that before you explode” Oh, and we moved the Repair button closer to your abilities.

• For all dialogue enjoyers out there: you can now manually skip lines! Auto-skip is off, delay between skips is minimal, but yes. Mech still talks too much. We love him.

• We also gave relic upgrade cards a little visual pop, they look as fancy as the treasures they represent.

• And oh, we’ve added Hungarian localization!

The tutorial just got a quality-of-life changes!

• We added a new step explaining Mech repair mechanics (because, apparently, just throwing duct tape at the player wasn’t enough).

• The Hub interface is now fully unlocked, so you can browse all upgrades right from the start.

• Plus, we sprinkled in a few micro UX tweaks to make your first dive smoother than a dolphin’s backflip.

We’ve added new ability for your Digger!

• X-Ray – see through walls, grab more ores.

Also, we reduced the number of sessions needed to get a new task from the Collector (he finally learned how to multitask)

• We’ve rebalanced waves, improved enemy variety and adjusted difficulty progression so you’ll face less hardcore… well, slightly less.

• Meet the newest troublemaker of the Ocean Keeper ecosystem: the Aura Worm – a cute (not really) mini-tank that buffs enemies around it. You’ll hate it. >:3

• We tuned meta-upgrades, making them cheaper for a smoother start

• Beating a boss now means extra upgrade picks. Treat yourself.

Ah yes, everyone’s favorite section, where we pretend those bugs never existed.

• Titanic Softlock (aka “Box vs. Door Saga”)

  If you placed a box near the door, hit the button, and somehow trapped yourself forever – congratulations, you discovered a feature. Well, it was a feature. Now it’s fixed.

• Blocked Mines

  Some mines decided to generate unbreakable blocks and block progress. We told them to chill. They now behave like proper mines again.

• Laser Digger Visual Bug

  That mysterious gray square following your laser? Gone. It had a good run, but it’s time to say goodbye, Squarey.

• Story Mech Light

  The flashing light that could blind a whale has been toned down. You can safely look at your Mech again.

• Rays From the Sky

  The heavens have returned! Missing light rays are back where they belong, dramatically shining through the depths once more.

• Gamepad UI

  Added the missing “(X)” icon to the Buy button in the Customization > Upgrades tab. Both Digger and Mech now officially recognize your inputs.

• Xbox Login on Steam

  Some players got an unexpected Xbox login popup when launching the Steam build. The console gods have been appeased – it won’t appear again.

• Graphics Settings

  Your graphics settings will now actually save. No more eternal “Low graphics” life.

• Reports Window

  It finally opens! And doesn’t immediately throw an error at you. Small miracles.

• Localization Fixes

  Fixed overflowing text in several places. Letters now stay inside the boxes.

That’s the Deep Tides Update. Now it’s your turn: dive in, test the waters and tell us what you think!

Join our Discord[discord.gg] to share your feedback, report what still bites, or pitch your wildest ideas for the next update – our devs read everything (sometimes even at 3 AM).

And one more thing before we swim off...

Ocean Keeper: Co-op is heading to Early Access at the end of November!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3937360/Ocean_Keeper_Coop_Drill_Multiplayer/So keep your sonar tuned and wishlist the game ;)

See you, Guardians!

– The Ocean Keeper Team

Check out our very-very serious video about Deep Tides Update on YT![youtube.com]

It’s that beloved time of year for gamers – Sale Season! We hope your library is about to get some exciting new additions, including those games that have been patiently waiting on your wishlist. And we’ve got a treat for you! Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival is now available at a massive 85% off!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2845630/Ocean_Keeper_Dome_Survival/?curator_clanid=45117374

While you’re enjoying the sale, don’t forget to check out our brand-new project: Ocean Keeper: Coop. Soon, the demo will be available for everyone! Giving you a first look at fighting side by side with friends, defending your mech, and exploring dangerous underwater mines together.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3937360/Ocean_Keeper_Coop/*Oh, if you only knew the surprises we’ve been brewing for Next Fest… Patience, you’ll find out soon enough ;)

We wish you cozy autumn evenings and exciting dives in Ocean Keeper. Don’t miss your chance to join the journey ahead!

— The Ocean Keeper Team

We’re hosting regular Dev + Community Playtests for our multiplayer project Ocean Keeper Co-op.

This is your chance to play the game directly with the developers, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of Ocean Keeper together with us in our Discord[discord.com].

Why join?

• Play alongside the dev team and other community members.

• Share fresh ideas and get your feedback heard early.

• Be among the very first to experience the co-op gameplay.

How to join:

• Jump into our Discord.

• Tag CM Diana in the general chat – you’ll get a playtest role and game key.

• Keep an eye on the #playtest channel for dates & times.

We want your thoughts on:

• Everything. Bugs, weapons, upgrades, map, caves etc. Bring it on.

No requirements. Everyone’s welcome to test, have fun, and leave feedback!

And of course, we are hosting the playtest today, September 5, 2025, at 05:00 PM Kyiv time (10:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM CET) in our Discord[discord.com].

We can’t wait to play with you and hear your first impressions of Ocean Keeper Co-op. See you in the depths (and our voice-channels)!

The hype-train for co-op games isn’t slowing down and neither are we! Friends, it hasn’t been that long since the announcement and yet here we are, bringing you the Closed Beta release!

Ocean Keeper Co-op is built from the ground up for up to 4 players. Jump into the Mech Spider with your crew, fight off waves of deep-sea creatures, mine resources and put together crazy builds to survive the endless fight.
For more details about the game itself, check out the Ocean Keeper Co-op Announcement

This is your chance to be among the very first to dive in, test the new features, and shape the game with your feedback.

And Ocean Keeper Co-op to your Wishlist!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3937360/Ocean_Keeper_Coop/?curator_clanid=45117374

Get exclusive Ocean Keeper news via following us on social media that can be found below :)

— The Ocean Keeper Team

(P.S.: After the beta, Ocean Keeper Co-op will be available to everyone who already owns Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival)

It has been a long journey...

When we first released Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival, we wanted to create a world that felt vast, alive, and worth protecting – even when you stand alone against the waves. Over time, Ocean Keeper reached players on all major platforms, and your feedback shaped it into the adventure it is today.

Our game was not only our first multiplatform release – it was a test that showed what our team was capable of. From early access to a full launch on all major consoles, we've walked this path with you. And now... it's time to move on.

Trends in game development have shown us something interesting — cooperative adventures have a special magic. They bring players together, turn tense moments into shared stories, and make victories even more meaningful. So we asked ourselves: what if the depths of Ocean Keeper could be explored... together?

We are excited to officially announce our next standalone project – Ocean Keeper Co-op! Yes, that's right – the underwater roguelike you know and love is back, this time for 4 players. But it's not just the same game with extra seats – it's a fresh take with new mechanics, resource gathering with friends, and defense mechanisms at the center of the action.

We've been developing it for a while now, and every day the whole team gets together to test the game. Even in these early stages, it's already turning into something fun, chaotic, and full of memorable moments.
We’re taking everything we learned from developing the original Ocean Keeper – every challenge we faced, every bit of feedback you shared – and using it to make Ocean Keeper Co-op the most exciting, fun, and engaging experience we can create.

And here's the best part – you'll be able to join us very soon. This month, we're opening a closed beta for Ocean Keeper Co-op. You'll be among the first to try it out, test new features, and most importantly, defend your mech and gather resources side by side with your friends.

All the details on how to join the beta test will be posted on our Discord[discord.gg] soon, so don't miss the announcement.
We can't wait to hear the stories you and your team bring back from the depths.

— The Ocean Keeper Team

Summer is here, and so is the Steam Summer Sale! To celebrate, we’re offering Ocean Keeper 1.0 at 50% off. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just joining the world of Ocean Keeper, this is the perfect time to dive in.

We hope you enjoy your summer adventures, both in-game and out. Wishing you successful shopping and fun, relaxing days ahead!

And by the way, we’d like to remind you that we’re continuing to port the 1.0 version to other consoles. After the PlayStation launch, Xbox is now available, and soon you’ll be able to play on Nintendo Switch as well. Swipe through the carousel to check out some nice art from each platform’s release.

• Plus Time: Adds extra time to the wave countdown.
  
• Armageddon: Calls in a rocket barrage around the Mech
  
• Mines Trail: Mines drop behind the Mech as it moves.
  
• Reflector: Long-range attacks are reflected back at enemies (Spit enemies).
  
• Skill Reload Time: Reduces skill reload time by a percentage during a wave.

• Anti Gravity Ore: Ore and other objects now float instead of sinking during digging.
  
• Double Ore: All ore blocks now yield double the amount.
  
• Ore XRay: See ore through blocks and fog of war.
  
• Mega Explosion: The Digger drops bombs (new bombs spawn every few seconds).
  
• Corrosion swarm: Every few seconds, a random block within a certain radius of the Digger will break.

• Renamed some session upgrades for the Digger’s tools.
  
• Fixed missing Dialogue Summary in the journal.
  
• Renamed ore in Steam Achievements and changed the name of the meta-currency to Oceanit.
  
• Reduced dialogue speed for easier reading.

• Merged “General” and “Controls” tabs.
  
• Added a “Save” button for graphics settings.
  
• Changed the order of settings on the "Graphics" tab.

• Updated explosion effects for all in-game explosions, enhancing the visual impact.
  
• Fixed Rail Gun shooting effects for more fluid gameplay.
  
• Made projectiles and trails more noticeable for various weapons like:

1. Sniper Rifle
   
2. Artillery
   
3. Detonation Charges
   
4. Carpet Missile Launcher
   
5. Rocket Gun

• Updated enemy death explosions to match enemy size and damage effects across multiple enemy types.
  
• Updated puddles effects for Electric and Freezing Puddles.

• Fixed colliders not matching object sizes.

• Fixed antenna radius for locating points of interest, improving the navigation and exploration experience.

• Adjusted the balance for Wave 4.
  
• Fixed an issue where the spawn rate of worm groups was too high.
  
• Corrected the group sizes of enemies in later waves.