Demon Tides is a premium action-adventure game that invites you to sail across mysterious oceans and explore vibrant islands steeped in lore.  You take control of a spunky crew as they traverse an open-world sea teeming with hidden wonders. With a blend of action and exploration, this title promises a fresh take on the 3D platformer experience.

This game shares many elements with Sea of Thieves, especially with its sea-faring theme and freedom to roam. However, Demon Tides brings a faster-paced platformer system and nonlinear gameplay that allows you to chart your path through a kingdom full of surprises.

Setting the stage for high-seas adventure

Demon Tides takes you on a journey across the open seas of Ragnar’s Rock, where you’ll join Beebz and her quirky crew as they explore a vibrant, mysterious world. You’re free to chart your own course, uncovering ancient ruins, deserted outposts, and forgotten shrines along the way. Each area has its own visual style and challenges, rewarding your curiosity and encouraging you to dive deeper into the world around you.

As you make progress, you’ll start to uncover the game’s hidden story through cinematic moments and subtle environmental clues. There’s no strict path to follow—you're invited to piece the narrative together through your own exploration. Optional challenges and scattered hints slowly reveal the lost history of a fallen kingdom, letting you connect the dots in a way that feels natural and personal, depending on where you choose to go.

You can leap, dash, float, and grapple your way through each area. Along the way, you’ll collect talismans that let you tweak your abilities or playstyle. Custom checkpoints help you tackle tougher sections at your own pace, and the Floating Fashionista—a traveling hub—allows you to upgrade gear and take a breather. The full game isn’t out yet, but a free demo version gives you a taste of its vibrant, open-ended world.

A promising start for ocean explorers

Demon Tides shapes up to be a promising adventure, combining smooth platforming and a focus on exploration. Its blend of freedom, storytelling, and satisfying movement makes it stand out in the genre. With its emphasis on nonlinear gameplay, it has the foundation to grow into something fun once the full version arrives. For now, the demo version is worth trying if you're curious about what it has to offer.