Build the Best Colony in Oceaneers
Melbourne-based Barrel Smash Studios has officially launched its survival crafting colony sim Oceaneers in Early Access on PC via Steam. The game invites players into a flooded world made up of fragile, ever-shifting islands where survival depends on careful planning, resource management, and exploration.
In Oceaneers, players take control of a group of stranded survivors trying to build a stable life on floating islands. From scavenging debris to crafting essential tools and training survivors, every decision plays a role in keeping the colony alive. Players can construct rafts to explore distant locations, fend off dangerous sea creatures like sharks, and uncover remnants of “Float-Tech” left behind by a mysterious pre-flood corporation.
Life on these islands is far from easy. Limited space and scarce resources force players to think strategically as they build workstations, produce food, and secure clean drinking water. Maintaining the island’s buoyancy is just as important, requiring the use of advanced technology and constant upgrades to prevent everything from sinking beneath the waves.
Exploration also plays a major role, as sending survivors on expeditions to different biomes becomes essential for long-term survival. At the same time, managing each survivor’s needs and morale ensures the colony remains productive and united.
Oceaneers is currently available in Early Access for $24.99, with a free demo also offered for players who want to try it out. Overall, the game promises to deliver a fresh take on survival sims, blending colony management with a unique ocean-bound setting. So, go ahead and build the best island colony right now.