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theBlu

PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR • 2022

Should you play it?

Experience the wonder and majesty of the ocean through a series of habitats and come face to face with some of the most awe inspiring species on the planet.

What works

  • Incredible immersion and sense of presence
  • Beautiful and realistic underwater visuals
  • Relaxing and peaceful atmosphere
  • Great introduction to vr for newcomers
  • Educational and awe-inspiring marine life encounters

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short experiences with limited replay value
  • Minimal interactivity and no gameplay mechanics
  • Confusing or cumbersome menu/navigation in updated versions
  • Additional content locked behind paid dlc
  • Lack of content updates and limited exploration freedom

What to play next

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Similarity map

How to compare these games

Compare nearby games

Each card is a nearby game on the similarity map, compared with theBlu. Swipe sideways to move between games. Titles already listed in What to play next are left out.

  • Cover and title: open that game’s page.
  • What works / keep in mind: the same highlights as the desktop comparison panel.
  • Bars: the main motivational differences versus this game.
How to use the graph

Similarity map

Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
  • Distance on an axis: how large that difference is (ring scales show +/− points).
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
  • Dotted line: link between this page’s game and the one selected for comparison.
  • Hover a dot to preview that game in the panel on the right; click to keep that comparison.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom.

How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with theBlu. These titles are not in What to play next.

theBlu: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Progression, Story.

Last update: 26/08/2026