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Content notice: Horror Themes
Very Positive — 93% positive (81 reviews) · 14 achievements
Last updated 30 Sept 2026
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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Indie, Simulation · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
As [EMPLOYEE] at These Darker Tides, your task is to safeguard Deep Sea Cables. Navigate treacherous underwater environments, monitor security cameras, and keep your workspace tidy—sanity isn't included in the job description.
About this game
Here's what Deep Sea Cable Management taught me about B2B sales:
Time Managment
While on the job it's important to maintain your equipment. If any of those cameras break or get dirty then you can't perfom to the best of your abilities! Make sure to pick the right time to perform repairs though as something might be creeping up on you without you even knowing it.
Diversification of Skills
In todays fast paced environment you have to be up to the task of taking on multiple roles if you want to get ahead and face any challenge that life throws at you. Try 3 distinct challenging game modes.
Observation
A keen eye and attention to detail is needed to pick up on the slightest of changes in your environment. If you aren't paying attention, then I'm not paying you! So watch those cameras for any problems and ward them away with your trusty flares or soon you'll find yourself without a job ŏ̷̡r̵̦͝ ̸͚̾y̸̼̑o̶̥͋u̷̞͆r̶̰̃ ̷̨̄l̸̠̊i̴̯͝f̸̣̀e̸͚͂ !
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
UI and softlocking fixes
Hotfix Notes: Fixed the signal WASD not locking in when hitting the correct wavelength as the arrow keys do. Fixed players accidentally double clicking on an interactive object after closing it to bring up an empty UI box and softlocking mouse. Disabled ability to enter reset codes on final day in Alien Gamemode and triggering wrong day ending.Read full article on Community Announcements (PixelDripGames)Patch NotesOfficial
Day Selector
Features: Now once you complete a story mode, if you enjoyed it so damn much that you want to revisit different days without playing the whole story through again, on NewGame you can select specific days to play. Added WASD controls to work with the signal aligment in the ghost story modeRead full article on Community Announcements (PixelDripGames)Patch NotesOfficial
Achievements and You
Currently there is an issue where some players aren't getting certain achivements and no players are getting the achievement for completing the Mermaid story mode which has led to confusion over if the game mode was completed successfully. Until we can work out why, some achievements have been removed from Steam, however their progress is saved in game so once the issue is fixed achievements will be unlocked automatically. Thanks!Read full article on Community Announcements (PixelDripGames)Patch NotesOfficial
V1.1 Patch Notes
Thanks everyone who has already tried out These Darker Tides, the reception has been great and so has the feedback! Bug fixes: People were unlocking achievements for progressive tasks immediately, this has been fixed. I'm not sure if you already have the achievement if you get to keep it but at the very least your progress is stored in game so you won't have lost any progress towards the goal. The paper toss minigame now resets correctly between game modes At the end of the Ghost storymode the movespeed resets correctly if you want to have another go at the final day Fixed resetting interaction with the monitor after the end of the Mermaid game mode so you can jump right into playing a different mode without having to exit and restart the game. It is not slightly easier to get the alternate ending to the Mermaid story mode (only mode with 2 endings). However this doesn't affect your gameplay/ability to complete the game it's just some extra flair.Read full article on Community Announcements (PixelDripGames)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Updates - Hotfixes and Changes to Controls
These Darker Tides now has a release date, March 7th 2025! - Added an in game manual that highlights the different parts of each camera and camera slot per game mode for reference in game. - Changed firing flares with "F" to the Space Bar. - Reduced time penalty on missing minigames windows. - Stopped mermaids from doubling up when attacking the top hatch - Fixed the wrong camera part showing as damaged on occasionRead full article on Community Announcements (PixelDripGames)
