Publisher Kasedo Games and Norwegian development studio Megapop have announced that Life Below is out now on Steam for PC.  

Life Below is a reef-building strategy game where players grow coral ecosystems, attract wildlife, and help life return to an ocean under pressure. Inspired by real marine biology, the game offers a fresh take on the city-builder genre, one seen from nature’s point of view. 

Rather than focusing on endless expansion and extraction, Life Below asks players to nurture living systems where every species plays a role. As reefs grow and biodiversity increases, players must carefully balance fragile ecosystems against invasive species, rising temperatures, devastating hazards, and the unpredictable forces of the sea. 

Following a warmly received Steam demo, strong player feedback, and as a winner at the Unity Awards 2025, Life Below launches with a teeming selection of marine species, atmospheric original music by composer Julie Buchanan, and narrative design by acclaimed game writer Rhianna Pratchett. 

“Most city builders are built around endless expansion and consumption,” says Lise Lie, Game Director on Life Below. “With Life Below, we wanted to explore a different kind of growth, one where the goal is to help an ecosystem flourish instead. Seeing players become emotionally invested in coral reefs and marine life has been incredibly meaningful for everyone working on Life Below.” 

Launching alongside the game are a meticulously crafted Special Edition and a Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) Supporter Pack, with all revenue going directly toward ocean conservation. 

Take a look at the trailer and then tell us what you think. Will you buy and play Life Below?