Perfect Tides

Perfect Tides is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Meredith Gran that released on February 22, 2022. The game captures the emotional complexity of adolescence through a narrative-driven experience set in the year 2000.

Core gameplay features include a classic 90s-style point-and-click interface where you collect inventory, interact with characters and objects, and explore your island home. The game contains over 45 beautifully designed rooms that you can navigate across day and night cycles throughout four seasons.

Story and themes center on Mara, an internet-obsessed young writer navigating life on an island paradise. The narrative explores family dynamics, mainland public school experiences, and the search for love, friendship, and personal growth. The game has been praised for its honest portrayal of teenage struggles—critics called it "devastatingly honest" and noted it "perfectly captures the intensity and struggle of adolescence".