# Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville

> a hidden object adventure video game developed by GrandMA Studios in 2012

**Wikidata**: [Q115902368](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115902368)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/whispered-secrets-the-story-of-tideville

## Summary
Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville is a hidden-object adventure video game developed by Ukrainian studio GrandMA Studios and published by Big Fish Games. Released on 2012-10-07, it is a single-player puzzle/adventure title distributed digitally for Microsoft Windows and macOS.

## Key Facts
- Publication date: 2012-10-07.
- Developer: GrandMA Studios (Ukrainian video game developer; inception 2011; headquarters in Kyiv).
- Publisher / distributor: Big Fish Games; also distributed on Steam (Steam application ID 564450).
- Genre: hidden object game, puzzle video game, adventure video game.
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows and macOS.
- File size (Windows): 842 megabytes.
- Game mode: single-player.
- Price: US$19.98 (point in time: 2022-12).
- Age ratings: USK 6 and PEGI 7 (PEGI category: Horror / Fear).
- Languages: English, German, French.
- Country of origin: Ukraine. Narrative location (setting): United Kingdom.
- Part of series: Whispered Secrets (related entry: Whispered Secrets: Into the Beyond).
- Input device: computer mouse.
- Distribution format: digital distribution.
- Common platform identifiers: rawg (whispered-secrets-the-story-of-tideville-collector), lutris, mod_db, steamgriddb (ID 15598), pcgamingwiki, GameSpot, HowLongToBeat (ID 48869), MobyGames.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of game is Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville?
A: It is a hidden-object adventure game with puzzle elements, presented as a single-player experience.

### Q: Who made and published the game?
A: The game was developed by GrandMA Studios (a Ukrainian developer) and published/distributed by Big Fish Games. It is also available on Steam.

### Q: On which platforms can I play it?
A: The game is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS through digital distribution channels such as Big Fish Games and Steam.

### Q: How big is the game and what does it cost?
A: The Windows build is listed as 842 MB. The recorded price was US$19.98 as of December 2022.

### Q: What age rating does it have?
A: It carries a USK 6 rating and a PEGI 7 rating (PEGI category noted as Horror / Fear).

## Why It Matters
Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville represents a digitally distributed entry in the casual hidden-object/adventure market from a Ukrainian developer. Released in 2012 and distributed through established casual-game channels such as Big Fish Games and Steam, the title illustrates how small studios outside major markets contribute to niche genres that combine narrative, puzzle-solving, and collectible-object gameplay. Its multi-language support (English, German, French) and presence on cataloguing sites and databases (rawg, MobyGames, PCGamingWiki, HowLongToBeat, etc.) show the game's integration into the broader ecosystem of casual and indie PC releases. The metadata indicating a Collector’s Edition on certain platforms demonstrates how publishers position games in the market with added packaged editions. Finally, the game's ratings (USK 6, PEGI 7) and mouse-driven input reflect its design toward family-friendly, casual play on desktop platforms. These factors together make it a representative example of early-2010s hidden-object releases and of GrandMA Studios’ output.

## Notable For
- Being developed by GrandMA Studios, a Kyiv-based Ukrainian studio founded in 2011.
- Combining hidden-object, puzzle, and adventure genres in a single-player PC title.
- Distribution through major casual-game channels (Big Fish Games) and Steam (Steam app ID 564450).
- Availability in multiple languages (English, German, French) and presence across many game databases and IDs.
- Classified and rated for younger audiences (USK 6; PEGI 7, Horror/Fear).

## Body

### Overview
- Title: Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville.
- Native label: Whispered Secrets: The Story of Tideville.
- Aliases: WS: The Story of Tideville; WS-1.
- Instance of: video game.
- Narrative location: United Kingdom.
- Country of origin: Ukraine.
- Distribution format: digital distribution.

### Development and Publisher
- Developer: GrandMA Studios.
  - GrandMA Studios is a Ukrainian video game developer.
  - Inception year: 2011.
  - Headquarters: Kyiv.
  - Reported employees: 40 (point in time November 2021).
- Publisher / Distributor: Big Fish Games.
  - Big Fish Games is a casual gaming company based in Seattle, United States.
  - Big Fish Games inception: 2002.

### Release and Editions
- Publication date: 2012-10-07.
- Some platform and database entries reference a "Collector's Edition" variant in distribution metadata and IDs.
- Distributed on Big Fish Games and Steam (Steam application ID 564450).

### Technical Details
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows; macOS.
- Data size (Windows): 842 MB.
- Input device: computer mouse.
- Game mode: single-player.
- Steam-related identifiers: Steam application ID 564450; steamgriddb ID 15598.
- Other platform/database identifiers: rawg_game_id (collector suffix), lutris, mod_db, pcgamingwiki, GameSpot, HowLongToBeat (48869), MobyGames (IDs 89097 and 87440; 89097 qualified as collector's edition).

### Classification and Ratings
- Genre labels: hidden object game; puzzle video game; adventure video game.
- Age ratings: USK 6 (USK identifier provided); PEGI 7 (category noted as Horror / Fear).
- Price recorded: US$19.98 (point in time: December 2022).

### Series and Related Works
- Part of the Whispered Secrets series.
- Related entry in series: Whispered Secrets: Into the Beyond (listed as related work).

### Languages and Localization
- Language support: English, German, French.
- Website listing: Big Fish Games product page in English.

### Cataloguing and Metadata
- Multiple database entries across gaming metadata services, indicating distribution and archival across platforms:
  - rawg, lutris, mod_db, steamgriddb, pcgamingwiki, GameSpot, HowLongToBeat, MobyGames, VGList, Internet Game Database, GamerProfiles, IsThereAnyDeal.
- These identifiers reflect presence on retail, archival, and community platforms.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839