The Trench
Released Oct 2022
As captain of the Pandora sub, you must explore the Trench and retrieve data from the Neptune wreckage. But beware - the trench is home to unimaginable horrors that will test your courage. Can you survive the terrors of the deep and complete your mission, or will you become the next victim?
85% positive · 164 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $3.99
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Evaluation
The Trench is a self-described "short horror game" that launched on October 12, 2022 as a complete, contained experience. The store description presents it as a finished product with a defined premise, fixed feature set, and no mention of future updates, DLC, or ongoing content. There is no DLC listed, no roadmap, and no developer announcements of planned additions. The only post-launch communication from the developer was a security patch on October 3, 2025, which addressed a Unity Engine vulnerability — routine maintenance with no bearing on content plans. The game launched as a finished product and shows no signals of intended post-launch content expansion.
Evidence
Store description presents The Trench as a self-contained short horror experience with a fixed feature set and no mention of DLC, updates, or ongoing content.
Developer applied a security patch to address a Unity Engine vulnerability. Routine maintenance with no content additions or future plans mentioned.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Omar Chapa Hernandez
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The Trench is a short horror game where you as captain of the Pandora submarine, are the only one who can brave the depths of the Trench - a dark and treacherous abyss. Your mission is to retrieve crucial data from the wreckage of the Neptune, a doomed sub that met its fate in the shadowy depths of the trench. But be warned - the trench is home to unimaginable horrors that will test your courage and cunning to the limit. Can you survive the terrors of the deep and complete your mission, or will you succumb to the horrors of the Trench?
FEATURES
- A short, intense horror experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat
- Atmospheric and claustrophobic environment in a high tech submarine
- A gripping narrative adventure with full voice acting
- Interactive terminal with on-screen controls for a fully immersive experience
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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