theBlu

theBlu (2022)

Wevr, Inc · December 28, 2022 · Casual, VR, Adventure, Simulation, Immersive Sim

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About theBlu

✦ AI summary

theBlu is a deeply immersive VR experience that puts you face to face with majestic ocean creatures and habitats across multiple episodes and environments. Each beautifully crafted moment captures the awe and wonder of the underwater world, from encounters with massive whales to the bioluminescent mysteries of the deep.

theBlu: is a deeply immersive VR series that allows audiences to experience the wonder and majesty of the ocean through different habitats and come face to face with some of the most awe inspiring species on the planet. The series, which is directed by Jake Rowell (Call of Duty, Final Fantasy, Superman Returns), has been designed as beautiful moments in passing or a collection of memories that powerfully tap into the vast potential of VR. The debut episode, featuring an incredible close encounter with an 80 foot whale, is already recognized as one the most iconic room scale VR experiences to date (a Sundance Film Festival 2016 selection).

Dive into more DLC experiences:
  • Reef Migration
    Witness the magnificence of an undersea migration on the edge of a coral reef.
  • Luminous Abyss
    Venture into the deepest region of the ocean to discover the iridescent abyss.
  • Hammerhead Cove
    Sun lit Caribbean waters welcome you to a realm where one creature reigns supreme.

theBlu — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

theBlu is a visually stunning VR experience praised for its impressive aquatic graphics and detail that impresses newcomers to VR, particularly with its iconic whale encounter, though some find the core experience too brief. The main complaint centers on the limited content in the free version and the need to purchase additional experiences separately, combined with reports of DLC installation issues and a lack of updates in years. Players generally recommend it as a free introduction to VR for others, but opinions differ on whether the paid expansions justify further investment.

Not recommended May 11, 2026
boring, the fact you only get one experience is just lame. Then you have to pay to get the other 3?, 3 being a piss take!; not worth it and no updates for almost 4 years!
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Recommended Apr 18, 2026
Visually, I can't say this is 100% the best VR visuals I have seen, for I have seen many to compare it to. But, it is one of the most top stunningly detailed VR experiences one can get to see in VR. Not much else can match it, or it's depth of field, and mass of full on 3D fish is one of the most impressive things about it. One will not be disappointed. The one downside is to me, it's too short, unless one clicks on the aquarium option in one of the few experiences that has it, for endless joy. And there is not many experiences to view, as of yet. Oh' but they are soo good. As for the price, one be a fool to complain. The mane program and first experience that comes with it, is 100% free. You can't beat that with a stick. And each other extra is about $2 each. Not the kind of price I'd loose any sleep over paying for what I be getting. If you like fish aquariums on the PC, and want a space to relax in with some exceptional in VR visuals to zone out in, you can't go wrong with this. I just hope to see a few more experiences made, even if they may cost a bit more for each. Do I recommend this as is? That is a big "YES!" ^.^
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Recommended Aug 6, 2026
Great intro experience. (not sure why it says I on;y have 0.1 hours in this) I've run a bunch of friends through this to get their VR Legs. Guaranteed to have people go "Ooooh! Ahhh! OMG A GIANT WHALE!?!?"
Not recommended Jun 16, 2026
The game is a 5 minute video. It's an okay video, but really not that impressive. If you want more, you have to pay and the first video didn't grab me enough to care. If you love whales maybe this game would be worth it, but for most people, even for free, it's very meh and probably not worth the effort of downloading it.
Recommended May 24, 2026
best 12 minuets ever... minus a few to boot
Recommended May 17, 2026
the game is short and good but PLS FIX YOUR ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ DLC IT WON'T INSTALL

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