Underplayed Gems

Waking Tides (2024)

Waking Tides cover
Developer
AirshipFx
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
2.8 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A haunting first-person exploration through a fog-shrouded oil rig where augmented reality blurs the line between reality and nightmare, fostering a steady sense of dread and wonder.

atmosphericmysterioussurrealtensepsychological horrorexplorationslow-pacedimmersive

What players say

Players praise the Lovecraftian atmosphere and visuals but call this a very short walking simulator that feels unfinished. The augmented reality hints are neat but mostly a gimmick, and many say the story ends abruptly and the key items are too hard to spot.

Screenshots

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