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Still Wakes the Deep
game·M·Jun 18, 2024·
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Still Wakes the Deep
game
M
June 18, 2024
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Still Wakes the Deep: 1/10 wokeness – pure Lovecraftian horror on a authentic all-male 1975 oil rig, zero politics/DEI, just gripping story and survival.
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Detailed Analysis
Still Wakes the Deep is a narrative-driven horror game set on a 1975 Scottish oil rig, featuring a predominantly white, male crew of rough working-class oil workers, which aligns authentically with the historical and cultural setting without any forced diversity, race/gender-swapping, or identity politics.
The story focuses on Lovecraftian horror, personal family drama, and survival amid disaster, with no progressive themes like systemic oppression, LGBTQ+ representation, critiques of traditional masculinity, or social justice messaging. One female character, medic Evin Finlay, appears realistically in a support role without emphasis on gender dynamics or empowerment narratives.
No involvement from DEI consultancies like Sweet Baby Inc., no developer statements pushing activism or inclusion mandates, and no localization censorship. Reception is positive across critics (Metacritic 74, OpenCritic 76) and users (7.5, 70), with close scores and no review bombing, backlash, or 'go woke go broke' complaints; isolated Steam jokes about 'diversity' or 'pro-immigration' stem from ironic or misread interpretations of working-class banter, not actual content. A single user review praises it explicitly as 'not woke in the slightest,' highlighting pure entertainment value unburdened by ideology.
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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We've run a full content analysis on Still Wakes the Deep and scored it 1/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Still Wakes the Deep?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Still Wakes the Deep's overall score.
Is Still Wakes the Deep appropriate for kids?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Still Wakes the Deep is rated M. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score video games?
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