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These Darker Tides

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81%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, gameplay
stability, story
92% User Score Based on 39 reviews

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These Darker Tides is a single player management game with a horror theme. It was developed by PixelDripGames and was released on March 6, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Welcome [EMPLOYEE] to your new job protecting Deep Sea Cables from creatures of the deep. We're not liable for loss of limbs, sanity, or life while on the job. Don't forget to keep your desk clean and your eyes on those cameras!

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews
atmosphere4 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Unique and varied gameplay modes that keep the experience fresh and interesting, often compared favorably to games like Five Nights at Freddy's.
  • Strong atmospheric horror with effective tension and creepy elements, relying more on dread and isolation than gore.
  • Developer actively engages with the community to address bugs and provides patches, improving the overall experience.
  • Several bugs affecting achievements and minor gameplay elements, causing frustration for completionists.
  • Relatively short game length, which some players found disappointing.
  • Some gameplay mechanics and scares can feel repetitive or rely too heavily on jump scares rather than building sustained horror atmosphere.
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Darker Tides is generally praised for its creepy, claustrophobic tension and effective unsettling dread, especially in certain modes. However, some users feel the game relies too heavily on cheap jump scares rather than building a deeper horror ambiance. Overall, the atmospheric elements are impactful but occasionally undermined by less subtle scare tactics.

    • “Darker Tides was a lot of fun, had great creepy atmosphere, and has a few glitches here and there but nothing super game breaking.”
    • “Some good jump scares, but the majority of the spook is just atmospheric dread.”
    • “Some cheap jump scares here and there, but the game creates a lot of unsettling atmospheric tension, coupled with the fact the game takes place in such a claustrophobic setting.”
    • “Also, the game relies way too much on cheap jumpscares instead of an actual horror atmosphere.”
    • “The only game mode where the atmosphere has an impact is mode 3.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring an interesting and fun mechanics with a compelling loop. While it may not be as scary as expected, players appreciate the variations influenced by early choices, adding replay value.

    • “Game was really fun, not as scary as I hoped but the mechanics are interesting and fun.”
    • “We enjoyed the gameplay of 'These Darker Tides' overall!”
    • “It seems like there are some gameplay variations depending on the choice you make at the very beginning.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers an enjoyable experience with a compelling atmosphere despite some bugs and glitches. While stability issues are present, they are generally not game-breaking and are actively being addressed by the developers.

    • “Great yet difficult game, but very buggy.”
    • “Darker Tides was a lot of fun, had great creepy atmosphere, and has a few glitches here and there but nothing super game breaking.”
    • “Was a little buggy but from the Steam discussion page, looks like they are addressing these issues as fast as possible.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is complete and playable, but users report issues with achievements related to the alien and ghost story modes not unlocking despite multiple completions.

  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users praise the graphics for being visually impressive and high-quality.

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These Darker Tides is a management game with horror theme.

These Darker Tides is available on PC and Windows.

These Darker Tides was released on March 6, 2025.

These Darker Tides was developed by PixelDripGames.

These Darker Tides has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its stability.

These Darker Tides is a single player game.

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