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Casual · Arcen Games

Tidalis

Tidalis
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Mixed · 64% of 239
DeveloperArcen Games
Metacritic 75 ↗
GenreCasual
Wait for a sale Chip's verdict · US updated 34 min. ago

No real discount right now, sitting 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. One to watch rather than buy today.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $1.24 · 16d ago
Player reviews 64% positive of 239
Metacritic 75
Quality score 66/100
Value score 0/100

Offers

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Tidalis is a block-based puzzle game with casual appeal, hardcore depth, and an addictive new "streams" mechanic. The game is brimming over with riffs and variants on that core mechanic with 20 game modes, dozens of special blocks and items, and 115 levels in the adventure mode alone.

Tidalis is a block-based puzzle game with casual appeal, hardcore depth, and an addictive new "streams" mechanic. The game is brimming over with riffs and variants on that core mechanic with 20 game modes, dozens of special blocks and items, and 115 levels in the adventure mode alone. The basic rules of the game are this: blocks fall down into the board and have a color and an arrow direction. If a stack of blocks exceeds the height of the board, you lose. In order to clear blocks, you must right-click and drag paths through the arrows to set up chain reactions of like-colored blocks.
If this sounds simple, that's because it is -- you'll be lining up lengthy chains within minutes. But you'll be surprised how much brainpower it takes to set up combos of multiple chains, and the many brainteaser-style puzzles include some real stumpers. Tidalis has co-op and competitive multiplayer modes (both online and offline); action-oriented modes and timer-less brainteasers; a lengthy, casual-friendly adventure mode; twenty unique game modes providing innumerable twists to the basic gameplay; dozens of special blocks and items; and over fifty minutes of beautiful music to go with the painterly art.
In short, several games' worth of content are built on top of this core mechanic, which you'll quickly find to be as iconic as it is novel.

Key Features:

  • Puzzle game with casual appeal, hardcore depth, and an addictive new mechanic.
  • Two-player co-op and competitive play (both local and networked).
  • A wide selection of both action-oriented or brainteaser-like levels.
  • Casual-friendly adventure mode, hardcore-focused custom games and vs modes.
  • 20+ game styles, and dozens of items and special blocks.
  • Rich, painterly art style and beautiful music.
  • Players can create and share whole new themes, levels, and adventures.
  • Options for colorblind players, players averse to lots of light and motion, and older computers.

Media

Trailers and screenshots straight from the store page

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Latest news

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $1.24 2026-06-27
3-month low $1.24
12-month low $1.24
Current $4.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $4.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $1.24

Tidalis price history and best deals

Tidalis for PC currently sells from $4.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $1.24, set on 2026-06-27.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Tidalis now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $4.99 a good price for Tidalis?
$4.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $1.24 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Tidalis?
Tidalis is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Metacritic 75
Steam reviews Mixed · 64%
64% positive of 239
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Tech
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
  • OS *: Windows XP SP2 or later
  • Processor: 1.4Ghz CPU minimum, 1.8 Ghz recommended for background animation or multiplayer
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
  • Graphics: 800x600 or greater screen resolution (32 bit color, 1280x720 recommended)
  • Hard Drive: 600 MB
  • Other Requirements: Internet Connection or LAN required for networked multiplayer. Single-computer multiplayer is also available.
Minimum
  • OS: Mac OSX Intel CPU and "Snow Leopard" 10.6 or later
  • Processor: 1.4Ghz CPU minimum, 1.8 Ghz recommended for background animation or multiplayer
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
  • Graphics: 800x600 or greater screen resolution (32 bit color, 1280x720 recommended)
  • Hard Drive: 600 MB
  • Other Requirements: Internet Connection or LAN required for networked multiplayer. Single-computer multiplayer is also available.
Minimum
  • OS: Ubuntu 10.10 or later, although other unsupported distros may very well work
  • Processor: 1.4Ghz CPU minimum, 1.8 Ghz recommended for background animation or multiplayer
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
  • Graphics: 800x600 or greater screen resolution (32 bit color, 1280x720 recommended)
  • Hard Drive: 600 MB
  • Other Requirements: Internet Connection or LAN required for networked multiplayer. Single-computer multiplayer is also available.
Facts
DeveloperArcen Games
PublisherArcen Games
GenresCasual · Indie
ModesSingle-player · Multi-player · Co-op
Ratings
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