Call of the Sea

Call of the Sea is an otherworldly tale of mystery and love set in the 1930s South Pacific. Explore a lush island paradise, solve puzzles and unlock secrets in the hunt for your husband’s missing expedition.

Call of the Sea is a adventure, puzzle and story rich game developed by Out of the Blue Games and published by Raw Fury.
Released on December 08th 2020 is available only on Windows in 14 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 4,799 reviews of which 4,259 were positive and 540 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 6.99€ on Steam and has a 65% discount.

The Steam community has classified Call of the Sea into these genres:

Adventure Puzzle Story Rich First-Person Female Protagonist Lovecraftian Indie Atmospheric Mystery Exploration Casual Colorful Singleplayer Investigation Narration Walking Simulator Historical Surreal Emotional 3D

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: 64-bit Windows 7/8.1/10
Processor: AMD FX-6100/Intel i3-3220 or Equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 7750, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or Equivalent
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 15 GB available space
Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Reviews

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Nov. 2024

Beautiful game, great story with good puzzles along the way! Would recommend getting on sale as it is short and doesn’t have replay ability. Did play really well on steam deck aswell 💖

Oct. 2024

I really enjoyed the storytelling, especially the mixture of ancient murals, journal entries and protagonist's memories. It also completely subverted my expectations. Without spoiling any of the story, it's clear from the outset that there's something very old and very dangerous hidden on the tropical island you spend most of the game exploring. So naturally I expected the tone of the story to slowly descend into horror and darkness. And then it didn't. Instead it stayed stunningly beautiful and occasionally downright cozy till the very end. There are no chases, no fights, no jumpscares, just a calm stroll across a beautiful island .. and beyond. The puzzles are on the easier side, essentially exploring the area for clues and then using those clues to advance.

Aug. 2024

If you like visually appealing, story-driven puzzle games, this one is for you. I really enjoyed the art style and general aesthetic of the game. I found the writing and story line to be pretty decent, but the visual design and fantasy elements helped elevate it and make it more interesting for me. The pacing of the story and cut scenes felt about right; it's maybe about 6 hours of gameplay for one playthrough. (I bought it on sale, so that doesn't seem like a bad value at all to me.) The abundance of written notes and recordings all over the campsites is a bit silly if you stop to think about it, but it's easy enough to forgive as a necessary narrative mechanism. The puzzles never feel repetitive, and with the automatic journal notes as clues, they generally feel appropriately challenging. Enough to make you think about it, but not enough to keep you too long from carrying on with the story. Only one of them ended up feeling a bit tedious, mostly due to the amount of walking back and forth to complete it. Overall, the story, the style, the setting combine to make for a quality game that I enjoyed.

May 2024

Call of the Sea piqued my interest at first with its pretty art and interesting premise, especially since it seemed to perfectly scratch my Lovecraftian itch. I just didn’t know when I picked it up that it would so quickly become one of my favorite indie games! I simply fell in love with the game almost instantly, and let me explain why. Story You play as Nora Everheart who is looking for her husband after he’s gone missing on a mysterious island while searching for a cure to Nora’s strange disease. The premise itself is captivating enough, but the way the story unfolds is simply brilliant. Instead of just being told what happened, you get to piece it all together by exploring this beautiful island and checking the letters and campsites left behind by Nora’s husband and his crew. You find out what happened bit by bit while slowly getting attached to the characters and becoming immersed into the events of the story. It feels like you’re part of the journey, uncovering secrets and untangling mysteries right alongside Nora. And let me tell you, the more I found out, the more I became curious! And the way it all ties up together in the end is simply beautiful and heartbreaking that it just brought me to tears. Gameplay Other than exploration, the game consists mostly of puzzle sequences which always felt fresh and unique every time. The puzzles were just the right mix of challenging and satisfying: never too obtuse or too simple. I admittedly looked up a guide a couple times during the game, but I don’t think it spoiled the fun at all. It was usually stuff I didn’t notice in the first place anyway. For the most part though, it definitely made me feel super smart when I solved the puzzles myself which was incredibly rewarding. Atmosphere To say that the atmosphere is one of the game’s strong suits would be an understatement. As soon as you step on the island, there’s an air of mystery and eeriness all around you. But as you explore the island, it transforms into this insanely beautiful landscape with attention to detail that just takes your breath away. The soundtrack and especially the voice acting were also wonderful and helped me become totally immersed in this world. Verdict All in all, Call of the Sea was a total gem of a game. I simply couldn't put it down once I had picked it up! Also, finishing up all the achievements was a breeze, so it's a win-win for us completionists. If you're into mystery, puzzle-solving, or just plain good storytelling, this game's a must-play. Seriously, do yourself a favor and give it a go!

March 2024

Searching for Her Husband in An Emotional Lovecraftian Tale When I first played Call of the Sea in 2020, I remember having so much fun and really enjoying it. With the release of American Arcadia last year, I wanted to replay this game before going right onto Out of the Blue’s newest title. I can say that that decision was one of the best I’ve made. The year is 1934, and the setting is the South Pacific. The main character, Norah, is following the trail of her missing husband, who went on an expedition to find a cure for her illness. When she arrives on a lush tropical island, his expedition and crew are nowhere to be seen. What happened to them, and what other mysteries does this island hold in store for Norah? This adventure will change her life forever as she learns who she is. All the while surrounded by beautiful sights and solving puzzles along the way. I won’t reveal much about the overall plot in this review, as I recommend others check it out, but the game is one of the best I’ve ever played. I love this game's vibe: a Jules Verne-type fantastical adventure with Lovecraftian elements like Dagon and Fish People. That basic idea caught my attention and made me adore this game so much more. Also, the story is very intriguing and engaging, and I wanted to know what was next. The voice acting is really something special, with Cissy Jones and Yuri Lowenthal giving perfect performances as Norah and Harry, respectively. Gameplay-wise, it is a linear experience with clever but not too challenging puzzles; I liked that. What also helped keep me hooked was the game’s beautiful soundtrack. It added to the emotion of everything, especially the ending, which always makes me cry. I honestly feel like an emotional mess after playing. Call of the Sea is a game I can’t recommend enough. Its story is rich with characters you want to learn more about and who you genuinely care for. It will always be on my top list of video games of all time. That’s how good it is! 5 out of 5 ★★★★★!

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