I have to say, it's a delightful and refreshing take on the survival game. As a huge fan of games like "Vampire Survivors", I was excited to dive into this underwater world and play as a pistol shrimp. The concept of surviving waves of enemies while collecting pearls from oysters is both unique and engaging. And the developers have clearly put a lot of thought into creating a a variety of marine creatures. One of the standout features for me is the clear display of game values. There's no guesswork involved, and it's easy to understand how your shrimp is progressing and what you need to do to improve. This level of transparency makes the game more accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
SALTWATER
- Release Date:
- Feb 10, 2025
- Developer:
- shinyvictorcarp, Lean Hog
- Publisher:
- The Zhou Bros
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
Play as a pistol shrimp that shoots bubbles at hordes of underwater enemies in this unique blend of genres!
You will gain experience points to level up your crustacean and choose upgrades such as attack damage or movement speed. Crack open oysters to collect pearls to spend unlocking new shrimps and weapons after your run!
Top-down, 2D, Vector art and underwater photography.
Twin Stick multi-directional shooter, Roguelite.

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User Reviews
This game is simple to learn and highly addicting. Early levels get you used to the game and the harder levels will certainly challenge you. Looking forward to playing even more hours and seeing what more the developer comes up with. Would def recommend!
This game is so freaking cool! Not only does it have smooth movement and awesome sound effects, its also very detailed and artistic. There's so many different combinations of characters/weapons that its replayability is quite high for a game of this category. I cant wait for a mobile version!!!
Amazing game. Really makes you think, don't it? What if shrimp were people? Crazy.
Shrimp Survivors is a game like no other. A transcendent experience that exceeds even the highest triple A standards. I am writing this before the creator of this game inevitably gets hired as game director for a major studio. In a world where constant betrayals by respected publishers and developers has become the norm, Shrimp Survivors stubbornly sticks to purely a game without any unneeded or unwanted distraction. It stands as the sole pinnacle of gaming the likes of which only legendary games like Half-Life and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare have ever reached previously, and gaming itself will never be the same now that it's out.
I actually really enjoy this game. I hope to see this ported to mobile, as I could see myself spending hours playing this when i'm bored. Not bad at all Lean Hog!
A very easy game to pick up and learn with a lot of depth to it. Spent hours on it getting to difficulty 14.
You buy now! (It's worth every penny)
It's visibly unfinished and needs a good bit of polish still, and its not particularly well balanced but for 4 dollars its a very good time.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- Storage: 208 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires mouse to select UI, but combat can be Dualshock controller.
Recommended
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
FAQ
How much does SALTWATER cost?
SALTWATER costs $3.99.
What are the system requirements for SALTWATER?
Minimum: Minimum: Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Storage: 208 MB available space Additional Notes: Requires mouse to select UI, but combat can be Dualshock controller. Recommended: Recommended: Memory: 8 GB RAM
What platforms is SALTWATER available on?
SALTWATER is available on Windows PC.
Is SALTWATER worth buying?
SALTWATER has 100% positive reviews from 12 players.
When was SALTWATER released?
SALTWATER was released on Feb 10, 2025.
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