Operation: Forge the Deep
BYU Materials Innovation Lab · BYU Mechanical Engineering · Nov 28, 2022
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Operation: Forge the Deep - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Solve real materials science problems, contribute to science, and survive a new ice age in a puzzle adventure that combines engineering problems with a unique puzzle that will challenge how you look... Explore historical player activity and pricing for Operation: Forge the Deep. Player-count data was last observed Sep 30, 2026.
Genre
Casual
Developer
BYU Materials Innovation Lab
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Latest News
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Structured language support (1)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Third-party requirements shown by Steam
Requires 3rd-Party Account: In-game account creation
Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Operation: Forge the Deep EULA
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fresh · checked 2026-09-29
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System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5 5000 series or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: intel Onboard Graphics
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i7 6000 series or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 730 or better
macOS Requirements
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Minimum:
- OS: macOS 10.15.x (Catalilna) or higher
- Processor: M1 Chip or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
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Pricing
Free to Play
Additional Information
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Single-player
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Online Co-op
Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Additional Information
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DEJUS Rating
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Brazilian rating
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About This Game
Solve real materials science problems, contribute to science, and survive a new ice age in a puzzle adventure that combines engineering problems with a unique puzzle that will challenge how you look at the world around you.
Detailed Description
There is real science happening here. You are helping materials scientists at Brigham Young University find out how materials work at almost atomic levels! Your contributions here matter, and are helping to publish real scientific data to the world!
Follow the story as the world is struggling against a new ice age, trying to survive sub-zero temperatures while energy sources are running out. Reggie feels this personally as his family struggles to find heating for their home, in spite of creating incredible new inventions. What Reggie doesn't realize is that this invention holds the key to solving many of the problems the city is facing! Work with a team of engineers to solve the many issues facing the city, and uncover an undersea energy source that could keep everyone warm:
Follow the story as the world is struggling against a new ice age, trying to survive sub-zero temperatures while energy sources are running out. Reggie feels this personally as his family struggles to find heating for their home, in spite of creating incredible new inventions. What Reggie doesn't realize is that this invention holds the key to solving many of the problems the city is facing! Work with a team of engineers to solve the many issues facing the city, and uncover an undersea energy source that could keep everyone warm:
- Solve real materials science problems the team faces
- Learn how materials work in real life situations
- Dive deep into a harsh environment
- Face increasing challenges as weaknesses appear
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Operation: Forge the Deep free to play?
Yes, Operation: Forge the Deep is free to play on Steam.
What genre is Operation: Forge the Deep?
Operation: Forge the Deep is a Casual, Simulation, Strategy game.
Who developed Operation: Forge the Deep?
Operation: Forge the Deep was developed by BYU Materials Innovation Lab and published by BYU Mechanical Engineering.
What platforms does Operation: Forge the Deep support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.