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Bite Sized Reviews: Life Below
Life Below, developed by Megapop and published by Kasedo Games, offers a unique take on the city-building genre by focusing on reviving coral reefs and managing underwater ecosystems. While praised for its creativity, charming visuals, and gentle gameplay loop, the game may lack the depth some players seek in simulation-heavy titles. Ultimately, it succeeds in its goal of providing a refreshing and environmentally conscious twist on the genre.
Life Below Released
The city-building game Life Below, developed by Megapop and published by Kasedo Games, is now available on Steam. The game challenges players to construct a society on the ocean floor.
UNDERWATER CITY BUILDER LIFE BELOW IS OUT NOW
The reef-building strategy game Life Below, developed by Megapop and published by Kasedo Games, is now available on PC via Steam. Players nurture coral ecosystems, attract wildlife, and balance fragile environments against various threats. The game features narrative design by Rhianna Pratchett and music by Julie Buchanan.
Life Below sees you restoring a dying sea floor, yet it makes for a surprisingly cosy city builder filled with touches of vibrant life
Life Below is a cozy city builder where players act as a water sprite restoring a dying sea floor by growing coral and attracting wildlife. While it shares mechanical similarities with games like SimCity, it distinguishes itself by focusing on ecosystem management and the needs of marine life, offering a charming and detailed experience.
You can help save the whales by buying this reef-building game written by the scribe of the Tomb Raider reboot
The city-builder game Life Below, developed by Megapop and featuring writing by Rhianna Pratchett, is releasing a special $5 charity pack. 100% of net revenue from this pack will go to Whale and Dolphin Conservation, adding new dolphin and porpoise species to the game. The base game, which focuses on building coral reefs to revive marine ecosystems, will cost $30.
LIFE BELOW PARTNERS WITH WHALE AND DOLPHIN CONSERVATION TO SUPPORT OCEAN LIFE
Publisher Kasedo Games and developer Megapop have partnered with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) for the reef-building game Life Below. A special supporter pack, with 100% of net revenue going to WDC, will introduce unique dolphin and porpoise species to the game. Life Below is set to launch on Steam for Windows PC on May 26, 2026.
RHIANNA PRATCHETT DELVES INTO THE NARRATIVE OF UNDERWATER CITY BUILDER LIFE BELOW
Megapop has released a new developer video for their upcoming underwater city builder, Life Below, featuring writer Rhianna Pratchett discussing the game's narrative design. Pratchett explains how the game uses subtle environmental storytelling and character relationships to convey themes of hope and dealing with consequences. Life Below is set to release on May 26, 2026, for PC via Steam.
This gorgeous underwater city-builder just got a release date. Here’s why I’m already hooked
The underwater city-builder Life Below, developed by Megapop and published by Kasedo Games, is set to release on May 26 for PC. The game focuses on rebuilding a coral reef ecosystem, managing marine life as its population, and combating environmental threats with a blend of sci-fi storytelling and grounded ecological principles. The developer collaborated with marine biologists to ensure authenticity, and the game features a vibrant art style and a sprawling tech tree.
UNDERWATER CITY BUILDER LIFE BELOW ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE WITH NEW TRAILER
Kasedo Games and Megapop have announced that their underwater city builder, Life Below, will launch exclusively for PC on May 26, 2026. A new trailer showcases the game's hazards and challenges, developed in collaboration with marine biologists and writer Rhianna Pratchett. The game will also be featured in Steam's Earth Appreciation festival with a developer stream on April 25th.