How to solve the generator puzzle in Still Wakes the Deep

Still Wakes the Deep is an engrossing horror game, layering a choking atmosphere on top of genuinely terrifying moments. But it ain’t no Resident Evil, and puzzles are few and not too challenging. But there is a more traditional puzzle in Still Wakes the Deep where you must restart a generator.

The generator puzzle appears appropriately deep into Still Wakes the Deep. Caz is tasked with delving into the oil derrick’s lower depths to restart a generator and return power to the platform sometime after dealing with Muir and Trots. Per the norm, it’s not as simple as flipping a switch. Nope, you have to flip several switches. Of course, there’s more to it in regard to Caz’s task (plus there’s that whole thing with the grotesque mutant hunting you down), but figuring out this puzzle is a key step.

Still Wakes the Deep: How to solve the generator power puzzle

To solve the generator puzzle in Still Wakes the Deep, you must flip the series of switches on in a certain order. On the Master Power panel, there are five switches which indicate sections on the derrick. From left to right, these are: Accommodation, Administration, Processing, Deck, and Engineering. Right above the switches are pieces of tape that once told you the sequence you needed to restart the generator. The only one that isn’t worn off completely is the tape under Engineering, which reads “1.” This is where we start.

Flipping the switches turns them from red to green. Normally, you will have to keep flipping them, turning them green until you’re done. Flipping the wrong switch means starting over. For the sake of time, here’s the order to turn the generator on and solve the puzzle:

Generator power puzzle order

1. Engineering
2. Processing
3. Administration
4. Deck
5. Accommodation

Once that’s done, you’ll need to grab the key. You can find it in a box against the wall behind you. After taking the key, escape the room by prying open the vent cover to the left of the power panel.

The rest is up to you! Good luck, and try not to get tentacled. That came out wrong, but you know what I mean.