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DREDGE

DREDGE

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

96%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperBlack Salt Games
PublisherTeam17
Release DateMar 30, 2023
-60%
$26.99$10.79
Peak Players12.7K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Adventure
RPG
AI Review Summary

DREDGE is a unique 'cozy-horror' fishing adventure that masterfully blends relaxing gameplay mechanics with an unsettling Lovecraftian atmosphere. While highly praised for its striking art style and satisfying inventory management, some players find the core loop repetitive and the narrative slightly thin toward the end.

Pros

  • Atmospheric blend of relaxing fishing and eerie cosmic horror elements.95%
  • Engaging ship upgrade systems and unique inventory management mechanics.90%
  • Beautifully constructed environments and a striking visual art style.90%
  • Perfectly paced gameplay that is particularly well-suited for players with ADHD.80%
  • Fun and accessible fishing mini-games that keep the core loop engaging.75%

Cons

  • The core gameplay loop can feel repetitive and lose momentum in the late game.85%
  • The story and world-building can feel vague, sometimes requiring external research to fully understand.65%
  • The price-to-playtime ratio is a concern for some, with the main experience feeling short for the cost.60%
  • Late-game progression involves a significant amount of tedious backtracking.55%
  • DLC content is perceived by some as not offering enough value for the additional price.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is frequently cited as a great experience for Steam Deck users.
  • Reviewers highlight the 'Aberration' fish variants as a cool visual feature, though some wish they had more mechanical depth.
Confidence: 57%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 6, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
856
Peak · last 90 days
1.8K
All-time peak
12.7K

Price

Current price
$26.99$10.79-60%
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
96%
All-time positive
96%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews56.5K
Positive: 54.2K (96%)Negative: 2.4K (4%)

6%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

21h

Avg Playtime at Review

92%

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