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Embark on an idle deep-sea adventure, piloting an exploration probe to uncover the mystery of a silent ocean. Harvest energy, discover unique species, and upgrade your vessel as you descend through increasingly challenging zones. Enjoy offline progress and optional purchases to support development.
What's New in The Long Descent
1.1
August 9, 2026
The deep got a lot deeper. THE PRESSURE VAULT — A jar that quietly banks Pearls as you descend, build and refit. Crack it for the whole hoard, plus a bonus that grows with every crack. A FORGIVING DAILY CALENDAR — 28 days of supply drops. Miss a day and it waits for you; nothing resets. Milestone payouts every seventh day. OPTIONAL REWARDED BOOSTS — Double a dive, double your offline haul, claim free Pearls, bank time, or stack a x2 production boost. Every one is a button you choose to press. Nothing auto-plays, nothing interrupts a run, and Remove Ads turns them all into free one-tap claims. ELUSIVE SPECIES — The deepest fish of every zone now appear only in Dive Runs. Completing a zone means truly diving it. THE ENDLESS DEEP IS A REAL PLACE — Every generated zone past 31 has its own painted vista, arrival and log entry. Descend past the Sun, past Voyager, past a light-year. The landmarks never stop. DIVE REPORTS — Every run ends on a card: your score, how long you lasted, what came up in the net, and what was new to the log. AN HONEST STORE — Value packs, permanent upgrades, new hulls, four UI themes and a developer tip jar. Every amount on a tile is the amount you get. ALSO — Objectives that never run dry, 51 achievements, share cards, edition rerolls, save-code backup, and a sleeker menu. Runs lighter on battery, and dives play smoother. Everything stays beatable for free. Good luck down there.
MoreIn-App Purchases
$0.99
100 Pearls
A handful of pearls for the ship's store.
FAQ
What is The Long Descent?
The Long Descent is an idle deep-sea odyssey where you pilot an exploration probe to discover why the ocean went silent. You'll harvest energy, descend through distinct zones, and catalogue unique species.
Does The Long Descent have ads?
Yes, The Long Descent contains advertisements. However, no ads are forced; every ad is a button you choose to press, and you are paid for watching them.
Can I play The Long Descent offline?
Yes, The Long Descent offers offline progress. Your drones continue to work and gather resources while you are away from the game.
What kind of gameplay mechanics does The Long Descent feature?
The Long Descent features idle progression, resource harvesting, ship upgrades, creature cataloging, and a skippable reflex minigame for energy boosts.
How does progression work in The Long Descent?
You descend through 31 zones, with each zone increasing your output and deepening the story. You must reinforce your ship's hull at zone boundaries and can permanently strengthen your vessel by trading depth for Cores upon surfacing.
What platforms is The Long Descent available on?
The Long Descent is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices.
Are there in-app purchases in The Long Descent?
Yes, The Long Descent offers optional Pearl bundles for purchase to support development. These bundles include bonus Pearls, and the game states there are no fake sales.
How often is The Long Descent updated?
The Long Descent was last updated on August 9, 2026, with version 1.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future content.