Desktop Tide released on Steam on October 11, 2026 at $3.00, developed by Unwind Studio.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5248560), checked 2026-10-13
News · desktop-tide · 2026-10-11
Desktop Tide Out Now at $3.00: A Little Ocean That Lives on Your Windows Desktop
Desktop Tide is out now at $3.00 - a desktop aquarium that lives at the edge of your Windows screen, where fish grow while you work.
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Baseline date: 2026-10-11. Always confirm in-game for anything time-sensitive.
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The aquarium lives along the edge of your Windows desktop and can be moved or resized, with a larger management view when you want to get closer.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5248560), checked 2026-10-13
Fish never go hungry, get sick or die - feeding is optional, and growth plus pearl income continue while you are away within offline limits.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5248560), checked 2026-10-13
FAQ
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Do fish die in Desktop Tide?
No - fish never go hungry, get sick or die, and feeding is optional.
Does it progress while closed?
Yes - fish growth and pearl income continue while you are away, within the game's offline limits.
Is there DLC?
No - the moonlit theme and wider collection unfold through normal play.
How much is it?
$3.00 on Steam.
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What the game is
Desktop Tide is a desktop aquarium game released October 11, 2026 at $3.00.
A little sea lives at the edge of your day while you work, study or unwind.
Move or resize the aquarium to fit your space; open the larger management view to make the ocean your own.
Fish and neighbors
Raise young marine fish, give them names, and choose who swims beside you.
Drop in live food and watch the chase, or touch a curious creature to see how it responds.
In Moonlit Coral Bay, the Pearl Octopus hides in a shell, peeks out, lifts a little stone and reacts to your touch.
Discovery and who it is for
Drifting treasure chests arrive over time - choose a voyage route and a discovery wish, then open finds to meet new residents.
Arrange favorites and restore habitats for fish, seagrass, algae and microbes.
The moonlit theme and wider collection unfold through normal play with no separate expansion purchase - it suits ambient idle fans (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-10-13).
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store.steampowered.com/app/5248560
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Last checked: 2026-10-11Related
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