Adventure · June 28, 2023
DAVE THE DIVER (2023)
・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.
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 129.3k Steam reviews | Top 1% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 97% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 15% |
| Metacritic | 90/100 | Genre average 77 — top 4% of Adventure titles |
| Concurrent peak | 3.4k players | Top 1% in Adventure by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 27 h average | Top 12% for session depth among Adventure |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Pixel Graphics · 654
- Casual · 563
- Management · 557
- Adventure · 532
- Relaxing · 514
- Exploration · 485
- Fishing · 480
- RPG · 479
- Underwater · 455
- Simulation · 441
- Singleplayer · 441
- Farming Sim · 389
- Rogue-lite · 356
- Story Rich · 354
- 2D · 347
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (11)
- English
- Korean
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Traditional Chinese
- French
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Italian
- Russian
Reception Metrics
Steam community
97%Overwhelmingly Positive · 129.3k reviews
125.5k positive · 3.9k negative
Metacritic
90/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
126.8k
Peak concurrent players
3.4k
Press Quotes
“It’s easily one of the best games I’ve played this year so far.” 9/10 – IGN “Dave the Diver is packed with activities and full of heart.” 91/100 – PC Gamer “One of the year's most addictive games.” 10/10 – EuroGamer Germany
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
27h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
17h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
5h
Current engagement
Achievements
43
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 28, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Base price | $10.99 -45% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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