Scarlet Tide: Survival Wave
By @BiancakesS2
Steer your ship through a crimson sea, blast enemy vessels, and collect scrap to upgrade your hull and firepower against endless waves.
How to play
- Drag or use keys to steer your ship while your cannons automatically fire straight ahead.
- Destroy enemy scouts and cruisers to collect the scrap they drop before it drifts away.
- Spend scrap during the wave to instantly repair 20 hull HP or boost your firing speed.
- Grab temporary perks like 8-second double damage, 7-second shields, or a 5.5-second laser beam.
- Use banked scrap in the main menu to unlock permanent global stats and new ships.
Controls
- Touch
- Drag anywhere on the screen to steer your ship around the sea.
- Keyboard
- Use the WASD or Arrow keys to move your ship in any direction.
- Mouse
- Click and drag the mouse to steer your ship through the enemy fire.
More about this game
Command a naval vessel against the endless Scarlet Tide. Your cannons auto-fire straight up while you steer to dodge incoming shells and laser beams. Destroying scouts and cruisers drops scrap, which you spend mid-run to repair your hull by 20 HP or increase your fire rate. The difficulty scales up as enemy ships gain speed and health each wave, culminating in a massive boss encounter at wave 10. A run ends when your hull's health reaches zero, returning you to the hangar.
Tips
- Cruisers drop 20 scrap compared to a scout's 9, and have a 58% chance to drop perks. Prioritize taking them down quickly to secure better upgrades.
- The wave 10 boss alternates between firing a wide shell barrage and charging a massive vertical laser. Watch for the blue targeting flash to dodge the 32-damage laser.
- Save 75 scrap for the Gacha system between runs. It can unlock rare ships or grant Abyss Pearls and Void Cores needed for the Quad Strike global upgrade.
Questions
How do I unlock the Quad Strike upgrade?
You need to buy it in the global upgrades menu for 160 scrap, plus 2 Abyss Pearls and 1 Void Core. You can find these rare materials by spending 75 scrap on the Gacha pull.
What do the different perk icons mean?
The red '2' doubles damage for 8 seconds, the blue 'S' grants a 7-second shield, the yellow '3' gives triple shot, the snowflake freezes enemies for 4.5 seconds, and 'M' attracts scrap.
Can I switch my ship during a run?
Yes, if you pause the game, you can switch to any other ship you have unlocked. Your maximum health and fire rate will adjust based on the new ship's base stats.