About Fathom — A Catalogue of Abyssal Specimens
Fathom — A Catalogue of Abyssal Specimens is a free online Word & Quiz game that runs right in your browser. There is nothing to download and no account to create: press Play and you are in. It works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile.
A deep-sea typing dive on an engraved naturalist's chart. Write the name each specimen carries before it reaches your bathysphere; every name sinks you deeper, from the twilight zone to the hadal trench, as the ink wash closes in.
How to play
Press the Play button to load the game. Most games are played with the mouse or by tapping the screen; keyboard games use the arrow keys, WASD or the space bar. Read the in-game instructions for the exact controls, and use the fullscreen button for the best experience.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fathom — A Catalogue of Abyssal Specimens free?+
Yes. Fathom — A Catalogue of Abyssal Specimens is completely free to play in your browser. You do not need to download anything or create an account.
Can I play Fathom — A Catalogue of Abyssal Specimens on my phone?+
Yes. Fathom — A Catalogue of Abyssal Specimens works in modern mobile browsers on iPhone, iPad and Android phones, as well as on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook computers.
Is my progress saved?+
Scores and progress are stored locally in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
Who made Fathom — A Catalogue of Abyssal Specimens?+
Fathom — A Catalogue of Abyssal Specimens is an open-source game by Tobias Müller (GPTGames), published under the MIT license.
Credits
Created by Tobias Müller (GPTGames). Open source under the MIT license. Source code ↗
