Whalefall

Game premise and objectives

Whalefall is a single-player PC game where you control a marine biologist named Chessa. The game revolves around studying a rare phenomenon known as a whalefall, which is a microecosystem that develops around a whale's corpse on the ocean floor. You take on research tasks such as taking photographs of different species, collecting soil samples, and writing reports, all while navigating the feelings of being watched and unraveling the mysteries that might be lurking in the depths.

Gameplay mechanics

The game consists of two main gameplay sections: the capsule and the research desk. In the capsule, you interact directly with the whalefall, facing challenges like mechanical malfunctions that threaten your survival. The capsule is a specially designed submarine that allows you to conduct in-person research at the ocean floor. At the research desk, which acts as a refuge from the depths, you can explore Chessa's background and the unfolding situation through point-and-click mechanics, interacting with various items for additional lore.