Narrative Adventure Under the Waves Sinks to $2.52 With Coupon Code

Digital retailer Playsum has discounted the narrative adventure game Under the Waves by 92 percent, bringing the price down to approximately $2.52 when using the coupon code CHEERS. The deal is currently active on their storefront and represents a historic low for the title, which was released in late 2023.

According to the listing, the discount applies across multiple currencies. European customers can pick up the title for €2,09, while UK buyers will pay £1.74. For those keeping track of exchange rates in the Americas, the price is C$3.33 in Canada and R$6,39 in Brazil. You essentially have to pay more for a single replacement capacitor for a Game Gear than for this entire video game.

A Deep Dive for Pennies

Developed by Parallel Studio and published by Quantic Dream, Under the Waves is a narrative-driven adventure set in a techno-futurist 1970s version of the North Sea. The player controls Stan, a professional diver working in isolation while dealing with personal grief. It features a mix of submarine piloting and swimming exploration.

The publisher, Quantic Dream, is historically known for high-budget interactive dramas like Detroit: Become Human and Heavy Rain. However, this title fits into their publishing label for third-party indie developers. It offers a more focused, atmospheric experience than the sprawling branching narratives usually associated with the company.

The Bottom Line

Finding a game less than two years old at a 92 percent discount is an anomaly in the current digital marketplace. Usually, price cuts this aggressive are reserved for titles that have been out for a decade or are being delisted due to licensing expirations.

For preservationists and digital hoarders, this is a low-risk addition to the library. Even if you don't plan to play it immediately, securing a DRM-free or Steam key (depending on the specific redemption method provided by Playsum) at this price point is simply good library management. We all need one more title to add to the backlog that we promise we will definitely, absolutely start playing next weekend.