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DAVE THE DIVER

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.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperMINTROCKET
PublisherMINTROCKET
Release DateJun 28, 2023
$19.99
Peak Players98.3K
Metacritic90
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Adventure
Casual
RPG
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Dave the Diver is a highly addictive hybrid of deep-sea exploration and restaurant management that consistently surprises players with its depth and charm. While it features a polished loop and engaging story, some players find the abundance of mini-games and systems to be overwhelming or pacing-heavy.

Pros

  • Addictive gameplay loop blending fishing and restaurant management95%
  • Consistently introduces new mechanics and systems to keep the experience fresh90%
  • Beautiful pixel art and high-quality animations85%
  • Surprisingly deep and engaging story with quirky humor80%
  • Excellent value for money with significant content suitable for all ages75%

Cons

  • Suffers from feature creep with an overwhelming number of side activities and systems65%
  • Pacing can feel slow or repetitive for those seeking a more focused experience55%
  • Reliance on quick-time events and unskippable animations can be frustrating45%
  • Core gameplay mechanics may feel sub-par for players expecting a pure diving simulator40%

Notable Mentions

  • Strong performance and popularity on Steam Deck
  • Significant enjoyment found in post-game content after the main story
  • Quirky humor and memorable cutscenes
Confidence: 59%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 14, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
17.1K
Peak · last 90 days
63.8K
All-time peak
98.3K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
95%
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews161.5K
Positive: 155.9K (97%)Negative: 5.6K (3%)

14%

Reviews from Steam Deck

2%

Dev Response Rate

39h

Avg Playtime at Review

79%

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