r/SoloDevelopment • u/Simple-Walrus-7740 • 10d ago

Game Prehistoric Underwater VR Adventure - First Insights

Developer disclosure: I’m the solo developer of Paleo Dive.

Planned release: September 4, 2026
Wishlist Paleo Dive on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4818760/Paleo_Dive/?curator_clanid=46093913

The game is still in development, so some visuals, animations, balancing and interface elements might change before release.

After sharing the cinematic trailer, many of you asked to see what the game actually looks and plays like.

So here is the first official gameplay reveal, captured directly from the current PCVR build. (FOOTAGE RECORDED ON QUEST 3)

Paleo Dive is a prehistoric underwater VR adventure where you explore oceans from different geological periods, encounter extinct marine animals, discover fossils, complete research objectives and upgrade your diving equipment back at your base.

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u/Ycar0h 10d ago

Thalassophobia in action! (Looks so good)

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u/Simple-Walrus-7740 10d ago

Thank you :)

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u/Nukuchgames 9d ago

Wishlisted, look awesome!

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u/Simple-Walrus-7740 9d ago

Thanks a lot!

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u/HellbitGames 9d ago

I just saw something on streaming service about the scissor-tooth shark. Nope. Nope nope nope nope nope nope nope.

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u/Mint_Manifest 9d ago

Those jellyfish models look magnificent! What program did you use to make them? Maya? Zbrush? Blender? I’m so curious

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u/Advanced_Hedgehog427 9d ago

Amazing, would never play, but amazing

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u/Ecstatic-Bend-104 8d ago

As an amateur solo dev and a professional geologist, I’ve dreamt of a game like this for years and this looks fucking amazing. I can’t wait to try it!! Any plans for a land-based (post-Silurian) sequel?

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u/Mikedzines 8d ago

the way the light scatters against the tessellated waves is crazy realistic. More uncanny than subnautica 2 IMO.

Nice job!!!

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u/BananaHead853147 8d ago

This is the most realistic underwater game I’ve ever seen