DAVE THE DIVER

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

EnglishAdventureCasualRPGJune 28, 2023
Masterpiece
GamePickHub score
96% of 144,299 Steam reviews positive
Metacritic 90
$19.99
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At a glance

● Pros

  • Acclaimed: 96% of 144,299 Steam players recommend it
  • Metacritic critic score 90
  • English supported
  • Full controller support
  • Steam Deck Verified

● Cons

No notable downsides in the data.

Great for

  • Exploration and storytelling
  • Short, light play sessions
  • Growing characters and getting lost in a story

Summarized automatically from Steam reviews, Metacritic, language support, price and spec data.

What players talk about

How often each topic comes up in 49 Steam reviews (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) · 98% of them recommend the game

  • Story👍 8
  • Amount of content👍 8
  • Grind & repetition👍 6
  • Graphics👍 6
  • Price👍 5
  • Freedom & exploration👍 5
  • Atmosphere👍 5
  • Addictiveness👍 5
  • Difficulty👍 4
  • Music & sound👍 4

Counts how many reviews mention each topic, split by whether the review recommends the game.

“What an incredible game. Beautiful art style, addictive gameplay and relaxing music.”
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About the game

・An adventure, RPG, management hybrid

Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night.

It’s easy to get hooked on the satisfying gameplay loop!

・Casual combat and gathering gameplay with rogue-like elements

Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures.

Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown.

Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind!

・Eccentric characters with a lighthearted narrative

Quirky but lovable characters and a story full of in-jokes, spoofs, and other humorous scenes provide an approachable and enjoyable gameplay experience.

・A beautiful sea environment with attractive 2D/3D Art

A combination of pixel and 3D graphics provides a stunning art style that showcases breathtaking underwater scenery. This oceanic adventure is set in the real marine environment of a Blue Hole filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures.

・Ample additional content to complement the main gameplay loop

Minigames, side quests, and multiple storylines provide many hours of entertainment and varied gameplay.

Source: Steam store page (provided by the developer/publisher)

PC requirements

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i3 Dual Core
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTS 450 / AMD Radeon HD 5570
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 (Hexa Core) / i7 (Quad Core)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB / AMD RX 480
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

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