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Dave the Diver Dive by Day. Serve Sushi by Night.

An adventure, RPG, and management hybrid — all in one unforgettable game.

10/10Metacritic 96
Overwhelmingly PositiveSteam · 135,805 reviews
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About the Game

Welcome to the Blue Hole

Dave the Diver is a unique hybrid game that blends deep-sea exploration and fishing by day with sushi restaurant management by night. Dive into the mysterious Blue Hole, a seemingly bottomless ocean trench teeming with over 200 species of marine life. Each dive is different — the ecosystem shifts, rare creatures appear, and hidden caves reveal new secrets.

By night, you run "Bancho Sushi," a high-end sushi restaurant where every fish you caught becomes a dish on the menu. Keep your customers happy, manage your staff, set prices, and expand your operation. The profits fund better diving gear, unlocking deeper and more dangerous waters.

Winner of the "Sit Back and Relax" award at The Steam Awards 2023, Dave the Diver has captivated millions of players with its charming pixel art, surprising depth, and endlessly satisfying gameplay loop.

Game Info

Title
Dave the Diver
Developer
MINTROCKET
Publisher
MINTROCKET
Release
June 28, 2023
Steam Rating
96% Positive
Price
$19.99 USD

Core

Dual Gameplay Loop

By day, explore the ever-changing Blue Hole — harpoon fish, collect resources, and discover hidden caves. By night, serve sushi made from your daily catch. Each half of the loop feeds the other in a perfectly balanced rhythm.

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Exploration

Over 200 Sea Creatures

Harpoon, net, and trap over 200 species of marine life, each with unique behaviors, habitats, and optimal capture methods. From common mackerel to legendary leviathans, the Blue Hole is full of surprises.

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Gameplay

Restaurant Management

Hire and train staff, upgrade your sushi bar, design the menu, set prices, and manage customer satisfaction. Every decision affects your bottom line. Serve VIPs, handle busy rushes, and unlock new recipes.

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Progress

Equipment Upgrades

Forge better harpoons, oxygen tanks, wetsuits, and underwater vehicles using profits and rare materials. Each upgrade lets you dive deeper, stay longer, and take on bigger prey.

Story

Rich Story & Characters

Meet a colorful cast including Bancho the sushi master, Cobra the weapon vendor, Duff the marine biologist, and many more. Branching side quests, character events, and a surprisingly heartfelt story await.

Extra

Mini-Games & Side Content

Photograph rare creatures for Duff, serve VIP customers, manage a fish farm, race seahorses, play a rhythm game, and much more. The Blue Hole is full of surprises beyond fishing.

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Screenshots

Screenshots

Exploring the Blue Hole with harpoon in hand
Serving sushi at Bancho Sushi restaurant
Upgrading diving equipment at the weapon shop
Facing a giant squid in the deep ocean
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Watch

Official Trailer

See the underwater adventure in action

Latest Expansion

In the Jungle

The biggest expansion yet — venture beyond the ocean into a lush jungle biome. Build a village, explore an underwater lake, craft tranquilizer weapons, catch exotic creatures, and master a guitar minigame. Available now for $9.99.

The Verdict

Our Take

What We Like

  • Brilliant dual gameplay loop that stays satisfying for 40+ hours
  • Charming pixel art with beautiful lighting and water effects
  • Surprisingly deep systems — from restaurant management to equipment crafting
  • Humorous writing with memorable character moments
  • Constant variety: every dive and every night feels different
  • Regular content updates — free crossovers (Godzilla, DREDGE) plus major expansions (In the Jungle)

Watch Out For

  • Some late-game grinding required for certain upgrades
  • Later biomes can feel less visually distinct than early ones
  • Controller recommended — keyboard controls can feel awkward
  • The gameplay loop may feel repetitive to some players after extended play

System Requirements

System Requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i3 Dual CoreIntel Core i5 or better
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 TiNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or better
Storage10 GB available space10 GB available space

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Dave the Diver is a hybrid adventure/RPG/management game. By day you dive into the ocean to catch fish and explore; by night you run a sushi restaurant serving your catch. The game blends action, strategy, and simulation elements into a unique, addictive loop.

The main story takes about 25-30 hours. For 100% completion including side quests, upgrades, and endgame content, expect 40-50 hours.

Dave the Diver is available on PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch / Switch 2, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One / Series X|S, and macOS. The game supports full controller play on all platforms.

Dave the Diver has received extensive post-launch support. Free DLCs include DREDGE (Dec 2023), Godzilla (May 2024), and Dave & Friends crossover (Oct 2024). Paid expansions include Ichiban's Holiday — a Like a Dragon crossover (Apr 2025) — and In the Jungle (Jun 2026), the biggest expansion with a new jungle biome, village, and weapons.

In the Jungle (June 2026, $9.99) is the biggest paid DLC for Dave the Diver. It adds an entirely new jungle biome with an underwater lake, a buildable village outpost, jungle-specific weapons and tranquilizer tools, exotic creatures like Red-Bellied Piranha, a guitar minigame, daily farming, and new story characters. It's available as a separate purchase on Steam.

No, Dave the Diver is a single-player game. There is no multiplayer or co-op mode.

Yes! Dave the Diver is verified for Steam Deck and runs great on it. The game also has full controller support.

Ready to Dive In?

Join millions of players exploring the Blue Hole. Available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation.

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