Beneath Playtest Now Live — PC Demo Available Until August 4, PS5 and Xbox Versions Confirmed

Lovecraftian survival horror meets tactical gunplay in this terrifying dive into the abyss

July 29, 2025 – The Beneath playtest is now live on Steam, giving players a hands-on chance to experience the game’s psychological underwater horror ahead of its full release. Developed by Camel 101 and published by Wired Productions, this first-person survival horror shooter is also confirmed for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. For more survival horror, see our horror games roundup.

Demo Now Live – Ends August 4

Steam users can join the playtest immediately by clicking “Request Access” on the store page. The demo runs through August 4, offering a limited-time look at what lurks beneath the surface. Expect oxygen management, tight resource control, and intense firefights against grotesque enemies.

Console players will get their turn soon. On PS5, expect haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and PSSR-enhanced visuals on PS5 Pro. Both console versions target 4K at 60fps.

Key Features

• Deadly Atmosphere: A dark, narrative-rich descent into Lovecraftian horror beneath the sea.
• Resource & Oxygen Management: Limited ammo, dwindling air, and sanity on the edge.
• Stealth or Combat: Choose your strategy—stay hidden or face the horrors head-on.
• Console Enhancements: PS5 haptics, 4K/60fps visuals, and immersive feedback.

From the developers:

“We grew up playing games like F.E.A.R. on the PS3,” said Bruno and Ricardo Cesteiro, the brotherly duo behind studio Camel 101. “That blend of tight gunplay and supernatural suspense made a huge impact on us. With Beneath, we wanted to create a full-length, narrative-first game that recaptures that feeling — no online mode, no microtransactions. Just you, your instincts, and a lot of ammo.”

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