Is Scale the Depths Free? Where to Play
Short answer: yes, you can play Scale the Depths free in your browser right now — no download, no account. The full game with all four worlds is a $6.99 one-time purchase on Steam. Here is exactly where it is available, what each version costs, and the truth about the mobile “versions” you may have seen advertised.
▶ Play free right now
The free browser version is on the homepage — it loads instantly and plays with keyboard and mouse. No install, no sign-up.
Play Scale the Depths free →◇ Every way to play
| Platform | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Browser (this site) | Free | Play instantly — no download, no account. Keyboard + mouse. |
| Steam (PC) | $6.99 | Full game, four worlds. One-time purchase, no microtransactions. |
| itch.io | Free demo | The original viral demo (4.5/5) that started it all. |
| Mobile (iOS / Android) | Not official | No official release. Mobile ads are unauthorized clones the developers disowned. |
| Nintendo Switch / consoles | Not available | No console release announced as of 2026. |
◇ Free browser version vs the $6.99 Steam game
The free versions — the browser build here and the original itch.io demo that racked up over 210,000 players — cover the Loch Ness world and run about one to two hours. They are the complete loop: catch, scale, serve, upgrade. Plenty to decide whether the game is for you.
The $6.99 Steam release opens the other three worlds (Huatulco, Outer Banks, and Point Nemo), adds dozens more fish and customers, and runs roughly eight to fifteen hours for a full 100% run. It is a single purchase — no microtransactions, no ads, no DLC paywalls. Given the 97% positive rating and 115,000+ wishlists at launch, it is an easy upgrade once the free version hooks you.
? Frequently asked
Is Scale the Depths free?
Yes — the browser version on this site and the original itch.io demo are both free to play with no account. The full game, with all four worlds, is a one-time $6.99 purchase on Steam. There are no microtransactions, ads, or DLC paywalls in any version.
Where can I play Scale the Depths online for free?
Right here. The free browser version runs directly on this site with no download — use A/D to move, E to interact, and the mouse to scale fish. It is the fastest way to try the game before deciding on the $6.99 Steam release.
Is Scale the Depths on mobile?
No. There is no official iOS or Android version. Any mobile app advertising itself as Scale the Depths is an unauthorized clone — the developers have publicly disowned them. To play on a phone, use the free browser version on this site instead.
How much is Scale the Depths on Steam?
$6.99 — a single one-time purchase with no microtransactions or ads inside the game. The Steam release includes all four worlds (Loch Ness, Huatulco, Outer Banks, Point Nemo) and takes roughly 8–15 hours to complete.
What's the difference between the demo and the full game?
The free demo includes only Loch Ness and runs about 1–2 hours. The $6.99 Steam release adds Huatulco, Outer Banks, and Point Nemo, dozens more fish, and the full story — roughly 8–15 hours depending on how much you explore and 100%.
⌬ Sources
- Scale the Depths on Steam — official price ($6.99), platform, and full-game scope.
- Steam Community discussions — developer statements on the unauthorized mobile clones.