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Deep TroubleWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
Co-op submarine action for up to 6 players where you pilot and salvage.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Deep Trouble (5h 32m in total). The problem that came up most: no tutorial and unclear opening objectives for new players, in 6 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 5h 32m analysed · English · analysed in the week of 26 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 49
- Ideas
- 3
- Highlights
- 10
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 171 in all.
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- Stream 1, 39 min analysed: 29 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 2, 41 min analysed: 15 problems, 5 highlights.
- Stream 3, 36 min analysed: 15 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
- Stream 4, 43 min analysed: 18 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 5, 53 min analysed: 10 problems, 1 highlight.
- Stream 6, 51 min analysed: 16 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 7, 35 min analysed: 21 problems, 2 highlights.
- Stream 8, 33 min analysed: 24 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
Problems (49)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #8Confusion
no tutorial and unclear opening objectives for new players
6 of 8 streams · 20 moments
20 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
players and ocean clip into geometry, characters fall through floor
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Confusion
swimming and re-entering the sub from outside is unclear
3 of 8 streams · 9 moments
9 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Confusion
no clear way to take the ship deeper
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Confusion
held items and manual cannot be dropped, method unclear
3 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
default look sensitivity too high until changed in settings
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Confusion
how to heal the damaged ship is not remembered or taught
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Confusion
no clear way to repel sharks and fish attacking the sub
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Confusion
oxygen refill is not obvious or explained
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
controller players get stuck in the vessel rename menu
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bug
lobby arm sticks to the screen and looks stretched
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #15Confusion
random color button turns parts green and colors are hard to change back
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
death is not communicated to the dead player or their teammates
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
unclear how found items are used or combined
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
scanner purpose is not explained
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
hud gauges for oxygen, stamina and speed are easy to mix up
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
lobby ready toggle is hard to find
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
character creator colors look alike and preview seems not to update
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bug
lobby is laggy and ready up is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
player stuck inside the engine hole while repairing
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
oxygen delivery is heavy and the claw is unclear
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
hazards like the explosive clam and unknown items give no warning
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
oxygen loss and the meter doubling as health are not communicated
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
dead players are locked in place and bodies are hard to carry
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
sub crane is undiscovered and its grab misbehaves
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
winch reeling behaves unpredictably
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
repair supply count is not visible when repairs run out
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
controls feel too sensitive and swimming is hard
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
diving controls and driver visibility are poor
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
sudden deaths from enemies and the engine feel unfair
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
carrying oxygen is heavy and slows the dive
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
joining a running party requires a restart
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
proximity voice is too quiet in the lobby
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Quit
run restarted after oxygen ran out and revives were gone
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
items appear or vanish without explanation
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
bodies and pieces get stuck or spawn inside terrain
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
color options behave unexpectedly in customization
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
carry weight and stamina limits are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
hook, punch and boot actions are not taught
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
claw and reel mechanics need to be discovered by trial
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
action controls are hard to remember after the update
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
hard to navigate back to the starting vessel
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
locked chests are not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
cannot enter the wetsuit body in the secret
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Confusion
carrying and picking up bodies is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
fish interfere with the claw and cargo
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
unknown pickups can explode and kill the carrier
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
swimming drains stamina too much
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
laggy performance
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (3)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #52Comparison
game likened to other survival co-op titles
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Suggestion
crew has no clear way to fight hostile sea creatures
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Suggestion
jump is bound where it gets pressed by accident
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (10)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #53Highlight
mermaid statue and underwater art style are liked
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Highlight
character customization offers fun, silly options like burgers and animals
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Highlight
difficulty feels balanced compared to earlier builds
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Highlight
sound effects improved over the earlier build
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Highlight
dead bodies named after friends are a hit
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Highlight
naming the sub and its cozy interior are enjoyable
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Highlight
angelfish that revive teammates are a favorite discovery
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Highlight
taking air from another diver is a liked new feature
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Highlight
puffer fish chase feels fair and fun
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Highlight
talking mouths on characters feel good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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