Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 63% positive across 52 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4160 games).
Story & writing75% positive · 92 mentions
“!!!!!!VERY HEAVILY EDITED REVIEW!!!!!!! I owe the dev and the players an apology. I’m so, SO sorry. I said the art of the characters looked like AI, but I was wrong. I was so looking forward to this game that, when I saw some reviews…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 0 h played
Content & longevity82% positive · 79 mentions
“And thus, another review on something early access.. that people are witchhunting because they can't READ Let's start with what 99% of people are complaining about.. the AI!!!!!!::: Yes, AI was used in this game at some point, yes. What…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played
Gameplay & mechanics82% positive · 73 mentions
“The game is really fun, especially if you’re looking for something relaxing. You clean ships, and as you progress, the ships get bigger and more challenging. There’s also fishing, upgrading your stats and items, and uncovering secrets in…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 14 h played
Performance & stability65% positive · 54 mentions
“And thus, another review on something early access.. that people are witchhunting because they can't READ Let's start with what 99% of people are complaining about.. the AI!!!!!!::: Yes, AI was used in this game at some point, yes. What…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played
Visuals & audio80% positive · 41 mentions
“I love where this game is heading. Unlike the many cleaning/repair/job simulators out there, this one has something unique - Character. It has an amazing vibe. The creepy, occult atmosphere is everpresent. The story is gripping. The…”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 8 h played
Controls & UI59% positive · 32 mentions
“Very satisfying gameplay loop. The day-to-day management of the shipyard is really enjoyable. It's got a couple quirks involving the control scheme, but it's overall pretty solid, and the artstyle is rad”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played
Price & value64% positive · 25 mentions
“A fun mashup combining job sim and Lovecraft setting. There's an earnestness going on here that helps Engine rise to the top in a genre typically fraught with low-effort content. Surprisingly atmospheric, it feels far more authentic to the…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 3 h played
Difficulty & balance94% positive · 18 mentions
“Sunken Engine operates in this delightful space between a job simulator and a horror game. Your main job is to operate a shipyard, cleaning and repairing ships for cash and experience/skill points. You then spend that cash and skill points…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 36 h played
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