Shifting Tides

Shifting Tides is a British independent game studio best known for its atmospheric puzzle adventure game The Sojourn. During development, the studio focused on combining intricate spatial puzzles, environmental exploration and a distinctive visual style.

The Sojourn is a first-person puzzle adventure game that takes players into a mysterious world of light and darkness. The main element of the game is solving increasingly complex spatial puzzles, which require players to make proper use of the surrounding environment and special gameplay mechanics.

A significant part of the gameplay involves switching between the world of light and darkness. The dark dimension alters the properties of the environment and allows players to use mechanisms that are otherwise inaccessible. Players must carefully plan each move and combine various abilities to clear a path forward.

The Sojourn features several expansive areas, each with its own architecture, and gradually introduces new types of puzzles. The game does not focus on combat, but primarily on logical thinking, observing the surroundings and discovering the story through the environment.

Another striking feature of the game is its audiovisual presentation. Colourful, surreal locations contrast with the dark, alternative version of the world, creating a serene yet mysterious atmosphere.

The Sojourn was released in 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, and later also for Nintendo Switch. The game was published by Iceberg Interactive.

Thanks to The Sojourn, Shifting Tides has established itself as an independent studio specialising in original puzzle-adventure games. For players who enjoy games based on spatial puzzles, exploration and atmospheric settings, The Sojourn represents the studio’s flagship and best-known project.