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Empress Of The Deep
Developer Gogii Games
Anna wakes up in a vast and mysterious undersea temple with amnesia. By unlocking the enchanted Imperial Relics she must rediscover her own lost identity and the forbidden secrets of Dark Empress before it’s too late. From the Steam store page
121 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Jul 29, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
69
Fresh
83 positive · 38 negative
95% range 60–76%
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Steam's own rating
Mixed
112 of 165 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 121 · most liked firstA couple of HOG gamers persistently suggested Empress of the Deep series and I sincerely tried to like this one. For that purpose only, this is my third playthrough of the game, in hopes of catching a glimpse of what I might have missed before. I know that it takes a maximum of 2 hours to finish the game, so it's not a labor, but the spark simply is not there. Meet our protagonist: Anna. We watch her drifting into the depths of an ocean in the opening cinematic, and then, she opens her eyes in…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Despite the lack of any animation, fuzzy hidden object pictures, cringe-worthy voice acting, no fast travel and backwards-walking that makes up half the game... uhhh... and unskippable credits along with a storyline that didn't even make sense, hmmm. Oh.. I guess that's it. If you're a fan of hidden object adventures, I'd probably steer clear of this one. Even on sale.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not uncommon to see hidden object games (hence referred to as HOGs) riffing off other games for their source material in order to continue to the ever constant stream of releases with little in the way of originality. In terms of Empress of the Deep that comes in the form of an unapologetic retelling of Bioshock, as told through the eyes of someone who skimmed a synopsis of its plot and then asked a fifth grader to rewrite it based off the most prominent themes and moments. A mysterious…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it, the process is not yet finished, but it is going on, this is not the end, but it is the road." ~Martin Luther Empress of the Deep is a deeply flawed Hidden Object Game. It's flaw lies primarily in it's mediocrity and refusal to offer anything new to the genre. From an amnesiac character, to following a trail of clues from not one but two unreliable interjectors, damning itself by sidetracking and the highest moment of tension and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surprising little gem of a casual game. It's an adventure/hidden object mix, which has become quite common, but leans more on its adventure side than hidden object, and instead of heaping in hidden object scenes every few steps, includes a selection of different kinds of puzzles, some of which were fairly unique. The hidden object portion is the standard fare you'd expect, perhaps even a slight bit sub-par with the amount of objects I felt I was squinting to make out (even with a hint, some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This hidden object game is a slightly different flavor than the normal variety. It is very puzzle oriented and the puzzles come with no directions. However, if you're familiar with these types of games, you should be able to figure everything out. The story is very cryptic but that actually helps the whole feel of the game, which I liked very much. For an older game, the graphics are quite nice. The hidden object areas are a bit blurry but not bad enough to stump me for long. Even though the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got the game for 50 cents and brought me 2 hours of playtime. Game got full voice acting,interesting and fun puzzles(though some of them are hard to understand what you need to do),and mediocre story. Also there is a marker to tell you if you completed an area or not(completing means you completed the puzzle in there or found a " hidden" item). Puzzle varies with mostly hidden objects but also there are complete a picture,find the difference,find X amount of Y,light an object and such so you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nice graphics, standard story. Took me 3 hours to complete. If you can grab this game for $2 or less, go for it. The strongest word used is "damnable", so I consider it suitable for ages 8+. The hidden objects comprise 50% of the gameplay and aren't particularily challenging, and there's no penalty for using the hint button. The puzzles comprise the other 50% and are based on classic concepts like "tower of Hanoi", which makes solutions easy to find online if you get stuck. This is NOT a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I play a lot of HO games and this game can't really be recommended. I finished the game in 100min which isn't a lot, not even for HO games. The story is very linear and while this is maybe not the most important part of an HO game, it really stands out. Most importantly the HO mini games are no fun. This is mainly caused by the lack of high-resolution textures. The game only runs in 800x600 windowed or the same resolution stretched. The artwork quality is pretty average too. It's rendered with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empress of the Deep is a quick dip into a still, ancient, underwater world. It's a little like Amerzone with more water and hidden objects, which makes it a happy light entertainment for, say, downtime at work, which is where I played it in 15- and 20-minute slices. My 3.7 hours in the game involved reminding myself where I was and what I was doing since I wasn't playing straight through, and I reckon an average player would complete it in three hours or less. The game is a pretty slide-show…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Launches with a black screen and a white cursor. Unplayable. If I do not press the windows key and terminate the game I will have to do a force restart.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended if you like older hidden object games. It's short (about 2 hours), the plot is basic and the twist is obvious. The graphics have aged very poorly; some hidden objects are impossible to find not because they're cleverly placed, but because it's so hard to distinguish one dark, blurry, low-resolution item from the next. But the sprawling map (no fast travel here) and varied puzzles with no instructions have more of a Myst-like adventure game feel than the newer handholding HOPAs, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Since I'm a HOG addicted, I've purchased it without any hesitation. I alredy knew that Gogii Games produced some quality HOGs but this one isn't one of them. To be honest, graphics and voice actiongs are good but at some point the music became annoying. The main weaknesses of the game are the plot and the HO scenes. The puzzles are not perfect also but they are better than these. I've already played the second part of the serie, it was way better. Just for this reason, I'd like to give a thumbs…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empress of the Deep is putting you in the shoes of Anna, a young woman waking up with no memories in an underwater city. Guided by Jacob, she must find who she is, why she was awaken and who is behind the purple orbs. Given the fact that the sequels give you some anwsers, yeah, you're in reality royalty that was destined to be the Empress of the Deep... if only your twin sister, hungry with power, didn't try to kill you. And your enemy is... her. While the game isn't as beautiful as Artifex…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While some puzzles are pretty decent, the hidden object part is simply horrible. Most of the scenes represent a primordial soup where you have no choice but to blindly poke around hoping to catch something. No fun in that. You can't really expect much from a budget HOG in terms of narrative, but many developers at least try to spice up the usual boredom in some or another way. Not the case here, unfortunately. You get all the thickness of undiluted tedium you can get, with no real bonuses to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empress of the Deep probably was a good HOG at some point, but it didn't age well. If you really like the genre, you may give this a try. If not, look elsewhere. I was torn whether to recommend it or not, but I feel it's just about good enough if you get it very cheap (i.e. at a huge discount). The game in detail: # It has only one game mode. It's fairly easy, and the hint button recharges quickly. There's a random clicking penalty, that doesn't really do much (your cursor moves around wildly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →UNIQUE GAMEPLAY AND A FANTASTIC TRILOGY STORYLINE! 🔱 Empress of the Deep was one of the first HOPAs I played nearly 15 years ago, and it drew me in hook, line, and sinker. Since then, I have played thousands of HOPAs, but they rarely have that unique creative spark responsible for my gaming addiction! I decided to replay the Empress of the Deep trilogy, and surprisingly, the graphics weren't as visually appealing, and it wasn't as difficult as I had remembered, but the storyline still blows…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ummmmm... I am not sure who this game is for exactly... I can't say it's for H.O.G. enthusiasts, because the game is rather... Easy. How do you find items? They just lay in front of you. With a sparkle. How do you get "Area Complete"? Depends... Sometimes you just gotta walk through the door... That's a real doozy right there! And most of the time it's just that: click on one item? DONE! GOOD JOB! WHEE! I would say kids... But some puzzles require attention span for over 2…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short version: 68% Myst-like gameplay and Verne-esque design meets the classic hidden object genre in this short and mediocre title, the first chapter of a much better trilogy. Long version: Empress of the Deep: The Darkest Secret looks and feels like a Myst type first person adventure game where photo-based hidden object scenes replaced the classic mind-twisters, only with a much shorter– roughly two hours long– play time. The story is fairly simple: the (badly voice-acted) protagonist…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I still love this game. Its not very long and kinda simple but still somehow always worth replaying it. The story is ok and all in one a very nice short trip. I can highly recommend this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A short hidden object game about a girl with amnesia who wakes up at the bottom of the ocean and tries to put the pieces of her memory back together. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2376990993 A lot of people will complain that this game is too short (only takes about an hour or two to beat) and that the graphics are horrible. But this game was released in 2010 and on the phone no less, I say it's good for what it is.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empress of The Deep: The Darkest Secret (2010) Hidden objects and puzzle game. No time limits to stress you out, just take your time exploring the world and solve some puzzles. You play as Anna, a woman who wakes up in an underwater city with no memories. With the help of a man named Jacob, you must solve the mystery of who you are and why you are there. Solid game if you like hidden objects and puzzles. 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros +60FPS +Above average voice acting +Nice pre-rendered graphics Cons +Short (barely 3 hours) +Low-res objects in HO scenes +Lots of backtracking +Too easy Empress of the Deep shows promise but ultimately, I can’t recommend this. As far as HOG’s go, this is a very simplistic one and is too easy. The puzzles are ok, and I came across one or two new kinds. However, they are generally too simple. The handholding is also present in the story. You are told, with a screenshot as well, where you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I originally played this on my iPod touch forever ago and enjoyed it quite a lot, enough that I picked it up again here for another playthrough and plan to pick up the sequels. That said, there are a few things to take into consideration if you're looking at buying this: 1. This is a combination of puzzles and hidden object scenes, with items to find in the world for clues or to complete puzzles. If you want straight HO, you may not appreciate the puzzle/adventure aspect, and if you're a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was always apprehensive of Point & Click games; mostly because I couldn't think they could be fun which is far from the truth, recent titles such as The Wolf Among Us and The Walking Dead showed me how great they can be. Having an indepth and engaging story, deep characters need not also be coupled with the best graphics or modern game-play which works to shoe-horn in every aspect. Seriously, if you've played any recent games from 'AAA Developers/Publishers' like EA or Activision, you'll no…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Reviewing an old game like Empress Of The Deep seems pointless, especially since it didn’t age well. Regardless, I can’t recommend it. Not because it’s too dated but because it’s not a good game, even measured by modest HOG standards. The partially animated 3D scenes and the voice acting were intended to juice things up, once upon a time, and are probably still the strongest suite of the game. However, both are ruined by a nonsensical story, and found myself relieved when it concluded quickly.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, I played this game as a kid on my iPad Mini. You can definitely tell this was made to be a mobile game. Out of nostalgia (and a bit of boredom), I've been playing my favorite HO games when not doing work. Despite being the newest of the games I've played (this and the first two House of 1000 Doors games), this is the lowest quality and does not have a widescreen ability. It also makes it very difficult to leave the game. I played it collectively for maybe two or three hours before…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute and simple. Perfect for pre-teens to help learn how to solve more difficult puzzles. I think the story is cute, and it can be completed in 1 day. I like it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is an short but quite enjoyable hog/adventure game. i like story and puzzles. voice acting also pretty decent.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No one expects great gaming out of a hidden object game, but this is one of the weakest (if not THE weakest) one I've seen on Steam. Exceptionally short, poorly written with bad HO scenes. If you really need HO games, see if you can get it on sale for about 99 cents. Might be worth the hour then. Maybe. Don't recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mediocre hidden object puzzle with stupid plot and sub-par voice acting. If you want to buy it, wait for a sale.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It just isn't an enjoyable game. The frail plotline does nothing to excite-I can hardly remember it through the haze of I Spy puzzles. That's really all this is, a low-quality string of I Spy puzzles. If you're really so into that you'll pay money for it, I suggest purchasing the original CD-ROM I Spy games. Or the books. This is not an enjoyable game in any sense. The worst part is that the puzzles don't connect with the story or the game. You have to find so many hidden objects to advancec to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sometimes they return... Well, this game isn't the newest around. It's also quite simple, and sometimes misleading... not in the way misleading like in mischieviously putting you on a red herring. More like in, I haven't expected this. The graphics are dated. The sound is also a bit worn, it has quite good voiceacting - though the special effect at the start of the game is overdone. The game can be finished fast. Pro:Simple to follow story.Not buggy, I encountered no crash during gameplay.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found this story interesting even if it is nothing new and is been used in many games. World is very pretty and nice to look at and I enjoy art many times in my play time. Some items was hard to see in HO scenes but I have seen worse so it did not bother me too much. Puzzles were good and not too hard but not too easy. Look forward to play seguels!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Two hours to complete. Nice little story. The puzzles and find the objects were either VERY easy for VERY hard. If you fiddle with the puzzles long enough you figure them out. For some of the hidden objects I had to use the hint button. The graphics were nice and the voice acting was good as well. It is a suprisingly evil tale. Overall nice little way to waste two hours.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The only time this game would be worth getting is if it's on sale and you truly have not much to do. Obviously, I fulfilled both requirements because I got this game for 50 cents and I'm down with a cold. I still finished this in a day and was mostly unimpressed with a lot of elements to this game. Story and voice acting was subpar, the hidden objects portion was kind of... not so great as well. The ending made no sense to as why a villian would just.... blow themselves up, like they couldn't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A nice hidden object search game like no other. I give it 9 out of 10. Only drawback is the map system and the sometimes useless hints.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empress Of The Deep... throat ...??? whatever.... black screen.. + windows lagz .. ♥♥♥♥♥♥ as ♥♥♥♥... needed to restart the pc.. cuz this ♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥ didnt closed up... and task manager.. didnt work
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A decent game. My verdict is average, not good, not bad, but I give thumb up because this game can bought with low price in sale-time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I liked it, only takes a couple of hours to complete so pay accordingly. Very chilled music, pretty easy game, a couple of time consuming puzzles but mostly easy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No widescreen support, poor artwork.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →CONS: UI, Storyline, Resolution, Hidden Object Scenes It feels like it was made decades ago.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're looking for an easy, puzzle based game which will take you 2 hours to beat and the hardest thing you'll do in that time is turn every orb on the floor blue, then this game is for you. If not, get out your reveiw is null and void because this clearly isn't your cup of tea and you belong in some other genre or buying more expensive games and clearly don't realize how pricing on steam seems to have a pattern to it. (Lower prices being more simple and even beginner Indie titles, higher…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whenever this was made it hasn't aged well. Lot's of redundant scrolling through screens, the click and point mechanics are glitchy, it just doesn't feel well to use. If you do buy a copy, you will find that there's minimal to do on each screen. I could not find a difficulty setting. It was too easy to find objects you're supposed to pick up along the way, and there's even a marker in the upper left corner that appears when the current screen is "done." Conversely, the hidden object…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed this game and its storyline too. Underwater city is very pretty and nicely detailed. The puzzles were good and not too hard. Cons: : It would be better if the game had a fast travel map. : Hint isn't too helpful except in hidden object scenes
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →terrible graphics, price tag not worth it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Averagely entertaining game. I like the art through most of the game though the style makes it even harder to see the hidden objects in the puzzles. The font is pretty terrible. Sound and music is decent, though for some reason the voice of the main character annoyed me though the same person voices two other characters in the game whose voices was perfectly fine. You control Anna, who recently woke up from coma and explores a small underwater world trying to find out who you are and what's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I give this game a 4/5 Stars. As a HIDDEN OBJECTS Adventure game, it was one of the best of that genre that I have played. I originally assumed it was a game for children because it started out so easy, however the puzzles rapidly (too abruptly) shifted from solve in your sleep to ones I finally got frustrated with and looked up the solutions. It also had a handy Hint/SKIP Puzzle system so I wasn't too frustrated when I got stuck, but I did want to know how to solve one or two of them that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm recommending this game, but you should remember that honestly it's a less-than-average game, but it's good enough to distract you for an hour or two and hopefully you won't regret spending that time. The gameplay is pretty much exactly would you find in pretty much every other hidden object game. It's very linear, so you don't have to think about the story too much if you're not into it. Some of the puzzles were tough, but I'm not good at puzzles anyway so that's not a very objective…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm writing this review fresh off of finishing the game. I wish there was an option between "yes" and "no" for a game like this. Would I recommend at the price of five dollars? No. Would I recommend it at a sale price or as part of a bundle? Yes. It's a hidden item game with a few other types of mini games thrown in, so if you like the genre then find it on sale. However, I would gripe that it's not much of a hidden item game at all. The game barely had any hidden item puzzles and seemed to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You play as Anna, a young lady who's awoken after many years inside a vast and mysterious undersea temple. You meet a new friend who helps show you around, teach you the basics and delve into the story of the game. While there are some "issues" with the fact that you are completely oblivious to the immensely obvious evil sister, it does feel like a good game. The story sometimes drags on, but you do get to experience the feeling of having amnesia and discovering the truth while you collect…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really short, not so difficult, cute storyline and nice atmosphere... but the graphics is so bad only it makes the HoG parts HARD, because of the resolution you can't see the things you have to find. :/ So... 6/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly nostalgic Hidden Object/Puzzle game with a fun story! Would also recommend the sequel for ZEM, the best game ever created (for Anna, NOT Pandora iykyk)!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The recorded footage for this game should be sent to Gizmodo Industries as its an example of what not to do when making a HOP Game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty fun game, took me a few days to finish due to being busy, but it was nice to relax and dive into my childhood when i had the time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game with good story, but short, bit too easy, and shows its age in graphics. Sometimes difficult to spot objects; luckily hints are always an option. Still like it enough to recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think that this game is super good and i recommend it to other people that like old games
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A cute little point and click game. I enjoyed this, despite not being very good at games of this genre. Completed in just over 2 hours, buy it on sale for 99p.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empress of the Deep has a great concept and an intriguing underwater world, but the gameplay can feel a little repetitive at times. I enjoyed the story and atmosphere more than some of the puzzles, which were occasionally too simple. Still, the unique setting and mysterious storyline give the game plenty of charm. Overall, a decent adventure with some memorable moments. Enjoy :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Summary An older hidden object that follows the basic formula of the genre with a unique setting that focuses more on its expected story rather than gameplay. Pros + Nice little time sink Cons - Dated Overview Empress of the Deep is an older hidden object game that sticks to the familiar formula of the genre. It does have a rather unique setting being a futuristic almost fantasy like world where the game focuses mostly on its setting and story rather than gameplay. Though unfortunately the…
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