Every month, Sony adds new games to the PS Plus catalog. And sometimes, in the middle of the blockbusters, there is a real gem that we could have missed. This is exactly what happens with Still Wakes the Deepa narrative psychological horror game that is causing a sensation among Extra and Premium subscribers.
Released in 2024, developed by The Chinese Room, this title returned to the forefront in November 2025 thanks to its free availability on PS5. And contrary to what its media silence suggests, this game was rewarded with three BAFTA Game Awards. Its oppressive atmosphere, its immersive story and its atypical setting on an oil platform on the open sea make it an experience that more and more players highly recommend.
A short, tense, and memorable story
Still Wakes the Deep takes place in 1975, just after a disaster on a Scottish offshore platform. You play as a worker trapped in the bowels of this dilapidated facility, forced to save his colleagues while confronting an entity from another world. No combat, no HUD, just survival instinct, alert senses and breathtaking storytelling.
The formula works. On Reddit, testimonies of enthusiasm are multiplying. One player advises: “Let me recommend something: Still Wakes the Deep.” Another says: “I recommend Still Wakes the Deep, one of the titles included in this month’s PS Plus Extra selection.”
What comes up most often? Its sound atmosphere, its production and its constant tension. “The game impressed me with its stunning graphics quality. Although the story is relatively short, it is captivating and immersive. Still Wakes the Deep is a psychological horror game set on a remote oil platform in the open ocean.”
No combat, but total immersion
In this marine camera, there is no need to shoot. Anxiety arises from the details: a poorly lit corridor, a muffled noise in the pipes, a heavy step on rusty metal. “Here, no combat or complex mechanics: your survival depends on your ability to manage tense situations and solve simple puzzles. It’s a unique and immersive experience.”
With an estimated duration of between five and six hours for the main story, and a DLC titled Siren’s Rest acclaimed by critics, the game is perfect for a thrilling evening. Author Olly Smith notes of this expansion: “It’s a good recommendation for anyone who enjoyed the twisted body horror spectacle of the original game.”
The opinions are unanimous: “I really enjoyed it,” confides one player. Another added: “I played it a few months ago, bought it because I was hoping it would be a cool game, and I wasn’t disappointed.”
If you are a PS Plus Extra or Premium subscriber and are looking for an experience that is as short as it is intense, Still Wakes the Deep is probably the gem you didn’t know you had in your library.