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Depth Dwellers is a first-person shooter released in 1994 for MS-DOS. Developed and published by TriSoft, the game is set in a science fiction universe where players assume the role of a soldier sent on a covert mission.

The player controls the son of Earth's ambassador, deployed to the endangered planet Ora. The objective is to thwart the RI, a tyrannical race enslaving the native Depth Dwellers to plunder a valuable resource called Zendle. Each episode begins with a text screen outlining the chapter's storyline and primary goals, which can be referenced during play. Progression through the game's levels is structured around locating one or more keys to unlock a transporter room, granting access to the next stage. Key gameplay involves rescuing enslaved Depth Dwellers found chained in mines or wandering corridors, using a transport beam to teleport them to safety. Players also complete various objective-driven scenarios, such as destroying enemy communication systems to prevent reinforcements.

As players explore the labyrinthine mines, they collect an arsenal of weapons from defeated enemies or hidden secret areas. Available armaments include a rapid-fire pulse laser, a rocket launcher, a flamethrower, and a mine-dispensing weapon. These tools become increasingly necessary for navigating the environments and confronting opposition while working toward the overarching mission of disrupting the RI's operations.