Hollow Tide Expedition

Hollow Tide Expedition is a slower, moodier adventure about uncovering what happened to a flooded city. You wander, solve environmental puzzles, and piece together the story from notes and the environment itself.

The touch controls are forgiving, which suits the pace — this isn't a game you fail at, it's one you sink into. The art direction does a lot of heavy lifting and the ambient sound is genuinely eerie.

Explore every side room before moving the story forward; most of the best moments are optional and easy to miss if you rush.

What we liked

• Gorgeous, moody atmosphere
• Relaxed, no-fail pacing
• Rewards careful exploration