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Tainted Tide

The world is drowning, and the Tainted are evolving. Scavenge, upgrade your raft, and survive each passing day in this roguelite survival RPG. Master match-3 combat, dodge deadly attacks, craft powerful abilities, and fight to finish a mission humanity cannot afford to lose.

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THE TIDE IS TAINTED

In 2032, humanity is on the brink of extinction.

The Tainted are mutating across land, sea, and sky, leaving destruction in their wake. The Stormfleet Expedition was humanity's chance to stop Whitepulse, the monster connected to this growing nightmare. But the mission has fallen apart, and soldier Riv Winters is left fighting for survival in a world where the ocean offers no refuge.

With a battered raft, limited supplies, and a mission that may cost him everything, Riv must survive the horrors of the open sea and make his way to Whitepulse alone on the Tainted Tide.

Welcome to Tainted Tide — a roguelite survival RPG combining resource management, crafting, match-3 combat, and bullet-hell.

SURVIVE ONE MORE DAY

Every day is a struggle between what you need now and what might save you later.

Your action points are limited. Food and water are scarce. Your raft is your lifeline, and every resource matters. Decide how to spend your day: fish for supplies, gather valuable materials, upgrade your equipment, or invest in your life raft's resource generators.

Every decision has consequences. A tempting reward might be worth the risk of an ambush, but a single mistake can leave you unprepared when night falls.

BUILD YOUR FLOATING LIFELINE

Your raft is more than a place to sleep. It is your workshop, your shelter, and your last line of defense.

Scavenge the remains of the old world and turn salvaged materials into a sustainable survival system. Upgrade your fishing equipment, water purifier, solar panels, salvage collector, and fish net to improve your daily income.

Manage your resources carefully, craft useful items and combat abilities, and prepare for the threats ahead.

MATCH, FIGHT, SURVIVE

The Tainted won't let you survive in peace.

Battle mutated creatures in a tactical match-3 combat system. Match colored orbs to generate mana, unleash abilities, manage your defenses, and exploit enemy weaknesses.

But choosing your attacks is only half the battle.

When enemies unleash their attacks, you must move, react, and dodge dangerous projectiles and attack patterns in real time. Learn their patterns, find your openings, and stay alive long enough to strike back.

CRAFT YOUR OWN WAY TO SURVIVAL

Strength alone won't save you. Preparation and the right combination of tools can make the difference between victory and another disastrous run.

Craft powerful abilities to expand your combat options.

Discover artifacts that grant valuable effects and advantages.

Develop your strategy around buffs, debuffs, shields, and damage-over-time effects.

Invest in permanent upgrades to strengthen future runs and push further into the unknown.

Adapt to the enemies you face, make the most of the resources you find, and build a strategy capable of surviving the horrors of the deep.

THE OCEAN HOLDS MORE THAN SECRETS

Strange signals, unexpected encounters, drifting supplies, and dangerous discoveries can change the course of your journey.

Each event presents a choice: take the risk for a potentially valuable reward, or turn away and live to fight another day. Traders and the remnants of the old world may offer opportunities.

YOUR MISSION ISN'T OVER

Deep beneath the waves, something monstrous awaits.

Every victory brings resources and experience. Every defeat teaches you something about the threats ahead. Keep improving your equipment, refine your skills, and become strong enough to face the horrors that stand between you and your mission.

Whitepulse still lives.

How much are you willing to sacrifice to give humanity a future?

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