Set up the table
On the game home screen, scroll below Saved Matches and Daily Voyage to New Match. Choose 2 players for solo vs AI. Player 2 starts as Easy AI.
A strategy game by SquidStudios
Tideways
The living ocean.
Build a thriving ecosystem one fish at a time. Choose your moves, plan around four changing seasons, and watch a clever fish power set off a chain reaction.
Plays in your browser. No app install needed.
Jump in
Your ocean is ready.
Start the full web game in a new tab. In the game, scroll past saved matches to New Match. Choose 2 players to play solo against Easy AI, then tap Start New Match.
Launch the web demo
First voyage
Start your first match
Choose a match length
Pick Classic for 20 turns per player or Quick for 12, then tap Start New Match.
Grow your ocean
Use Play Fish, Forage, Nurture, and Draw Cards. Plan around the season goal and use fish powers to build scoring chains.
Grow your own living ocean
Every turn gives you a choice. Shape your habitats, make the most of your fish, and find the right moment to score.
Three habitats
Grow an ecosystem across the Coast, Reef, and Open Ocean. Each habitat opens different choices.
Fish with a purpose
Discover 22 unique species, each with its own primary power and place in the food web.
Chain reactions
Set off sequences of fish powers to collect food, grow your ocean, and earn Reef Points.
Four seasons
Adapt your plan as Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter bring new goals and opportunities.
Play your way
Solo strategy or a shared table.
Try your plans against a computer opponent, or pass the device around for a local game with 2–4 players. Tideways keeps each player's match on the device.
- Choose Easy, Normal, or Hard computer opponents.
- Mix human and computer seats in the same game.
- Resume an in-progress match on the same device and browser.
Tideways guides
Learn the basics, plan your next match, and choose how you want to play.
How to play Tideways
Start a match, use the three habitats, and follow the four seasons.
Strategy tips
Plan around seasonal goals, fish powers, migrations, and scoring.
Solo and multiplayer modes
Compare AI opponents with local pass-and-play on one device.
Build an ocean that comes alive.
Take your first turn in Tideways. The full browser game is ready to play.
Frequently asked
Can I play Tideways in my browser?
Yes. Launch the web demo above to play the full Tideways game in a modern browser. The first load may take a little longer while game assets download.
Can I play solo or with friends?
You can play solo against Easy, Normal, or Hard computer opponents, or play locally with 2–4 seats on one device. Live online multiplayer is not currently available.
Will my match be saved?
Tideways saves an in-progress match in your browser so you can continue on the same device. Clearing browser data or using private browsing may remove that save.
How does a Tideways match work?
Build across three habitats, play fish with distinct powers, and plan for four changing seasons. Fish powers can trigger chains that grow your ocean and earn Reef Points.