Steam app 3052510 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:35 UTC
A sci-fi survival-crafting colony sim set in a flooded world of floating islands. Build a colony, craft gear, design rafts, fend off sharks, manage your survivors, and explore island bunkers to uncover lost Float-Tech from an old-world corporation.
316 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
6 months, April 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 194 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 122 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Oceaneers was released on 13 Apr, 2026.
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16 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Sep 2024 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
Park your raft and sit back, we've got some roadmap details for you!We're just over four months since early access release. In that time we've been consistently putting out updates for the game, with new features, content and improvements.…
Barrel Smash StudiosModules, Building Grid & CUBERT - Things Are Getting Weird!It's patch time! (Full patch notes below).As with every new patch, we highly recommend doing a "save as" to create a new save file.The new update is now live! Complete with new…
Barrel Smash StudiosModules, Building & CUBERT - Things Are Getting Weird!The new Modules & Building update, complete with new tech and feature updates, is now on the public test branch for you to try right now. It will spend a short time there so we can…
Barrel Smash StudiosWe discovered this bug thanks to Hirnsturz during German coverage on Twitch and YouTube (very entertaining, be sure to watch and follow on YouTube here )If your save game from the previous patch had characters in the middle of sleeping, in…
Barrel Smash StudiosLights & Clothing - Warm, Cold? Why not both!It's patch time! (Full patch notes below).As with every new patch, we highly recommend doing a "save as" to create a new save file.The new Lights & Clothing update is now live! Complete with new…
Barrel Smash StudiosLights & Clothing - Survive in Style!The new Lights & Clothing update, complete with new tech and feature updates, is now on the public test branch for you to try right now. It will spend a short time there so we can gather your feedback…
Barrel Smash StudiosPark your raft and feed the gulls, we've got new stuff on the way!We're hard at work on the next patch, and we wanted to share some details!Yes, Fahrenheit is coming 🌡️Two of the focuses of this update are Lighting 💡 and Clothing 👕. Below…
Barrel Smash StudiosDrinks & Beverages - Time To Get Fizzy!It's patch time! (Full patch notes below).As with every new patch, we highly recommend doing a "save as" to create a new save file.The new Drinks & Beverages update is now live! Complete with new tech…
Barrel Smash StudiosDrinks & Beverages - Time To Get Fizzy!We're putting the final touches on the new Drinks & Beverages update, complete with new tech and automation features! This is currently on the public test branch for you to try right now. It will spend…
Barrel Smash StudiosPark your raft and sit back, we've got some roadmap details for you!We're one month out from release and are ready to share part of the roadmap for the road to 1.0 release. Many players have already been putting 50-100 hours into the game…
Barrel Smash StudiosHello fellow Oceaneers!It's patch time! (Full patch notes below).As with every new patch, if you've been using only one save file, we highly recommend doing a "save as" to create a new save file.Developer Message:This patch has 3 core…
Barrel Smash StudiosHello fellow Oceaneers!It's patch time! (Full patch notes below).We were finalizing some automation changes for the next automation pass and had to put up a critical fix for save files. So we decided to include the other improvements we…
Barrel Smash StudiosHey folks! We unfortunately had to put a critical fix up today due to an issue that could delete save files when you deleted autosaves. Please make sure you are updated, it should be version 0.1.0U or later in your title screen.If it…
Barrel Smash StudiosHello survivors!It's been roughly one week since our release and we've had a really positive response to the game which has been amazing. We've also had a bunch of feedback, and identified the key areas that we want to improve first.Lots of…
Barrel Smash StudiosHello fellow Oceaneers!We're approaching 4 days since release and have the first patch ready to go! Patch notes are at the bottom if you just want those.Important: For existing characters and workposts, you will need to change the settings…
Barrel Smash StudiosThe ocean awaits.Oceaneers, your survival crafting adventure, is available now on Steam Early Access!After years of development, we're excited for you to be able to jump in and play our new survival crafting adventure. If you enjoy…
Barrel Smash StudiosOceaneers releases tomorrow on 13 April 2026!Ready for the waves? Fear not, getting started in Oceaneers is easy!Here are the approximate release times in a few time zones for 13 April 2026.Los Angeles: 3:00 am PDTNew York: 6:00 am…
Barrel Smash StudiosIt's almost time to get soggy! 3 days to go!Here are the approximate release times in a few time zones for 13 April 2026.Los Angeles: 3:00 am PDTNew York: 6:00 am EDTLondon : 11:00 am BSTParis : 12:00 pm CESTJapan: 7:00pm JSTAustralia: 8pm…
Barrel Smash StudiosOnly 5 days until Oceaneers releases! Not long now folks. Early Access means different things to different people, and every game handles it uniquely. With that in mind, we wanted to cover what Early Access means for Oceaneers.Let's take a…
Barrel Smash StudiosAs we countdown to release (now only 7 days away), we're taking a look at the modules system in Oceaneers.Let's take a deeper look!Just a quick reminder, the best way you can currently support the game is:Wishlist it, in preparation for…
Barrel Smash StudiosWe're only 9 days until release, and wanted to share some information on the visuals that make up Oceaneers and the range of new graphics options we've recently added!Let's take a deeper look!Just a quick reminder, the best way you can…
Barrel Smash StudiosThe wait is nearly over. Your ocean survival adventure begins on April 13, 2026.Oceaneers is ready to make a splash! Learn more about what's in store in our official Early Access trailer:Be sure to wishlist Oceaneers here to get ready for…
Barrel Smash StudiosRelease is getting really, really close. As we promised, the demo has been updated!Let's take a deeper look!Just a quick reminder, the best way you can currently support the game is:Wishlist it.Let your favorite YouTuber/Streamer know about…
Barrel Smash StudiosHey folks, we've been working around the clock as we get closer to release. The release date announcement is just around the corner!The demo was updated just over a month ago, and we've already done more than 70 new patches internally. So…
Barrel Smash StudiosHey folks, things are going well with the new demo and we are hard at work preparing for release.We are planning to do another demo update next month to bring across many other improvements and changes (there's quite a few).In the meantime…
Barrel Smash StudiosIn preparation for our nearing release, we have put up a new demo!You can check out heaps of quality improvements, changes to systems, new automation features, fishing rods, and more!Let's take a deeper look!Just a quick reminder, the best…
Barrel Smash StudiosHey folks, the updated demo is almost here (we're hoping to make it live within the week). Here are some changes we have made regarding automation, and some of our plans for more automation in the future.Important: These changes are NOT…
Barrel Smash StudiosHey folks, the updated demo is going through final testing and is just around the corner. For now, here are some changes we are making regarding Fish Traps.Important: These changes are NOT live in the current demo (yet).Let's dive…
Barrel Smash StudiosI hope you are all enjoying the holiday period! We are still hard at work and wanted to get one more update out before we say goodbye to 2025.Important: These changes are NOT live in the current demo (yet).Let's dive in!Just a quick…
Barrel Smash StudiosWe've been hard at work on Oceaneers, making lots of adjustments and improvements as we internally test the full game build.Important: These changes are NOT live in the current demo.Let's dive in!Just a quick reminder, the best way you can…
Barrel Smash StudiosHello survivors! Time for an update with some new features.We've been hard at work testing more of the full-game features and re-working some existing system we have been working on. Let's dive straight in!Just a quick reminder, the best…
Barrel Smash StudiosHuge thanks to everyone that has tried the game, it's been amazing, and we have received really great feedback! The key takeaway from the demo is that players are really enjoying the game, but pacing is a bit too slow. Which is great news…
Barrel Smash StudiosThe Oceaneers Demo is Available Now during Steam Next Fest! Read about the demo, and more on languages below.As developers we want the game to be a fun experience with good value. Features in the game are subject to change and your feedback…
Barrel Smash StudiosMore than 8,000 survivors have pooped themselves in the demo... This likely has something to do with over 2,000 survivors losing dysentery roulette with the pool of dirty water. Please remember to research and build a toilet! 😂... or don't…
Barrel Smash StudiosFirstly a big thanks to everyone playing the demo that has been submitting feedback via Discord, the feedback form, Forums, Reviews etc! It's a huge help knowing the things you love as well as any issues you have had. Remember, the best way…
Barrel Smash StudiosThe Oceaneers Demo is Now Available! Read about the demo, and more on languages below.As developers we want the game to be a fun experience with good value. Features in the game are subject to change and your feedback can effect this. It's…
Barrel Smash StudiosThanks again to everyone that joined the playtest. It was a lot of fun and we have some really useful feedback. Playtest sign-ups are now closed, but if you've already signed up then you should be able to continue a little longer before we…
Barrel Smash StudiosThanks so much for everyone that has joined the playtest and provided feedback, it's going so well that we are going to extend it for a few more days! Lots of players are really enjoying the experience, in particular the unique twists and…
Barrel Smash StudiosThanks to everyone providing feedback on the playtest so far, looks like everyone is having a lot of fun which is great to see! There are still a few more days left on the playtest!We wanted to put up a patch that focuses on some improved…
Barrel Smash StudiosOceaneers Steam Playtest Starts Today!Sign up directly from our Steam Page if you are interested in taking part in the playtest.Visit the Oceaneers Steam page and click the "Request Access" button! The playtest is expected to be live from…
Barrel Smash StudiosOceaneers, has a new gameplay trailer!Check it out below, and on the Steam page.Oceaneers Steam Playtest - August 5th!So far private playtesting has been done through Discord, and we have a fantastic community there that has provided…
Barrel Smash StudiosOceaneers gives you full control over character commands.Starting with only a few characters, you generally want to micro-manage all of their tasks as you build up. Once your colony grows and has more production, you will want some…
Barrel Smash StudiosOceaneers is getting closer to releasing a demo! Private playtests have been amazing, with a very positive response, and fantastic feedback. Recently with the help of this feedback we have made some tweaks to our research tree. The latest…
Barrel Smash StudiosReplayabilty is a big aspect of this game genre, and we have been exploring interesting ways we can add replayability to the game. Introducing "Survivor Stories" When you start a new game, before you create your characters - you can choose…
Barrel Smash StudiosCharacter development is integral to Oceaneers, so wouldn't it be nice if you could customize the look of your characters? Well, you can! Name your characters Customize the design Choose a background Choose starting traits…
Barrel Smash StudiosPlaytesting and player feedback is an essential part of our design process. We have just begun our first phase of closed playtesting and already have some amazing feedback, and a very positive response. We will gradually be adding more…
Barrel Smash StudiosA common question we are asked is "will there be objectives/story", and we see this pop up quite a bit when players are discussing just about any crafty-buildy, survival type game (which are inherently sandbox in nature). As gamers…
Barrel Smash StudiosPlaytesting and player feedback is an essential part of our design process. After plenty of internal testing we are very close to doing some very small public playtests. These will be short and done in waves so we can gather feedback, react…
Barrel Smash StudiosHappy 2025! It's finally time to start sharing more detailed ins and outs of the game features and start discussing them with you! We will be doing this in a dev blog format right here on Steam. Some entries will be general updates, but we…
Barrel Smash StudiosWe are excited to announce our new project! A thrilling venture into the survival crafting genre set on tiny engineered islands floating in an endless ocean. Oh yeah.. those islands... they can sink. At it's core this is a shelter-survival…
Barrel Smash StudiosWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Oceaneers.exe | windows |
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It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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