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DAVE THE DIVER

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Addictive and varied gameplay loop
  • Charming story and characters
  • Beautiful pixel art and animations
  • Relaxing yet engaging experience
  • Frequent updates and mini-games

Things to keep in mind

  • Late game can feel repetitive or boring
  • Some mechanics and mini-games may overwhelm
  • Limited replay value after completion
  • Time-limited dlc criticized
  • Some clunky boss fight mechanics

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Yaoling: Mythical Journey

  • Cubic Odyssey

  • Astrometica

  • SteamWorld Heist II

  • YAR: Forgotten Throne

  • Nexomon: Extinction

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like DAVE THE DIVER but with less leadership over others

  • DREDGE

  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

  • Castle of Illusion

  • Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

  • Catmaze

  • Summer in Mara

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DAVE THE DIVER: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026