Tide Runner

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About this game

The tide breathes in and out, and every retreat leaves treasure on the wet sand. In Tide Runner you play a daring beachcomber racing the sea itself.

When the water pulls back, tap to dash up the beach and scoop up clams, spirals, starfish and rare golden shells. Push deeper for richer finds, but keep one eye on the tide gauge: when the warning horn sounds, a surge is racing in. Swipe down to retreat and cross the white dune line to bank everything you carry. Get caught above the line and the wave steals your haul and one of your chances.

Every cycle the tide turns faster, so greed and rhythm are everything. Banked shells become coins for the Tide Shop: Swift Boots for longer dashes, a Conch Horn for earlier warnings, a Life Buoy for extra chances, a Lucky Starfish for more golden shells and a Shell Magnet for wider pickups.

Simple one-touch controls, hand-drawn cartoon beaches, synthesized seaside sounds and an endless risk-versus-reward loop that fits in your pocket. How much treasure can you bring home before the sea takes it back?