SilentTide

SilentTide is an independent, distributed game-development micro-studio creating proprietary PC and console titles. The two-person team is developing its debut project, Silent Tide, an atmospheric underwater first-person shooter adventure with roguelike and survival-horror elements.

The game places players in the role of an isolated corporate diver descending into deep-ocean trenches, where surreal submerged environments, cosmic-horror threats and ancient secrets shape the experience. Its creative focus combines tense exploration and combat with a deep-sea setting built around environmental atmosphere and procedural gameplay.

Development focus

The studio’s work centers on:

• Underwater FPS mechanics and first-person combat presentation
• Roguelike and survival-oriented gameplay design
• Procedural level generation and kelp-forest environment design
• 3D creature modelling and rigging
• First-person weapon models and arm animations
• Atmospheric sci-fi and cosmic-horror storytelling
• Unity engine development

Building the vertical slice

To support the project’s vertical slice, SilentTide recruited freelance specialists for focused development work. A level-design and testing role covered a prototype underwater kelp-forest level, procedural generation algorithms, asset-placement rules and the transition from graybox design to final art. A separate 3D modelling and animation role focused on deep-sea creatures, weapon assets and custom arm animations for underwater combat.

SilentTide operates as a remote indie team and develops its own internal IP rather than offering external work-for-hire or consulting services. Silent Tide remains in early prototype and active development as the studio’s first known release.