Underplayed Gems

Breakwaters: Crystal Tides (2021)

Breakwaters: Crystal Tides cover
Developer
Soaring Pixels Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
3.1 of 5, 999 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You explore a dangerous open ocean, harvest crystals to manipulate water, build defenses against destructive titans, and survive by gathering resources and trading.

exploratorysurvivalcraftingbuildingopen worldproceduralactionsingleplayer

What players say

Players praise the water physics and building systems but warn that development stalled after years in early access, with the last minor update in 2025. Many say controls feel clunky and performance is poor. Some still find the exploration and titan fights fun, but most advise waiting for a full release.

Trailer

Screenshots

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