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Highwater

Highwater is a whimsical 3D adventure set in a flooded post-apocalyptic world where rising waters have reshaped civilization. Players navigate by boat through a sprawling archipelago, recruit allies, and engage in turn-based puzzle combat while attempting to escape to Mars. The journey balances humor and melancholy, featuring a radio soundtrack and environmental storytelling. As you explore, you'll uncover the fates of a submerged society, make choices that affect your companions, and solve tactical encounters where positioning and ability use determine survival. The game blends exploration, narrative depth, and strategic combat into a distinctive experience about hope and resilience in the face of ecological collapse.

Action Adventure Puzzle
Highwater
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (10, 11)
Developer:
Demagog Studio
Publisher:
Rogue Games, Inc.
About this game

Highwater Overview

Highwater is a whimsical, 3D adventure game with an isometric turn-based puzzle-combat system set in a flooded, post-apocalyptic world. Navigate by boat, discover islands, find new allies to help battle foes, and experience a humorous tale about friendship in this melancholic and atmospheric escape.

Amid the Great Climate Catastrophe, the flooded region of Hightower has become a kind of safe zone between the two dry regions: the nearly global ravaged land of the War Zone, and the fortified city of Alphaville, where the ultra-rich live behind giant walls.

With life on Earth becoming untenable for humans, and rumors of an escape to Mars floating around, Nikos begins a risky journey, picking up friends along the way. First to Hightower, then beyond to cross the impenetrable border of Alphaville, battling insurgents and stealing food along the way. Will Nikos and his friends manage to sneak onto the rocket in time?

GAME FEATURES:

Rich, Story-Driven Adventure

Earth may be flooded, but it’s one heck of a view on the water. With a sense of humor, determination, and some great tunes, Nikos and friends will work together to explore the water-filled environment around them and embark on an adventure to evacuate to Mars and start a new life.

3D Exploration & Discovery

Float along the vast waterways freely in your boat and explore the many different islands of a beautiful world where you’ll encounter danger, interact with fellow citizens, gather resources, and fight for a chance to escape to a new life.

Turn-Based Combat With A Twist

Take on your enemies in a classic turn-based combat system where careful tactics and puzzle solving will help you come out alive. Interact with the environment and items around you: knock down a tree, push a shopping cart into an enemy, or duck behind a turned over car to gain the advantage.

Original Radio Tunes

The world may be ending, but there’s still time to enjoy some good tunes. As you cruise along the water, Highwater Pirate Radio is the key source not only of unique and original music, but also for commentary on your ticket to survival.

Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core i3
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 650M or equivalent
  • DirectX: DirectX 9.0
  • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Highwater:
    • Run or double-click setup_highwater_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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