The Tide (2020)

Developer: Dexter Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 58 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A story-driven interactive VR experience where you slowly uncover a mysterious survival horror through atmospheric episodes.

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What players say

Players say The Tide is a short, mostly passive VR horror experience based on a web comic, with a heavy reliance on jumpscares and monster close-ups. There is a clear split: some find it intense and unique, while others, especially fans of the original web comic, say the story is incomplete and the game lacks interaction, making it overpriced at full price.

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