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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.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.
What reviewers agree on
66 of the 101 reviews raise this.
“Very atmospheric with a gorgeous art style. I really just enjoyed going around and fishing to catch everything possible and fill out the journal. The minigame to catch fish isn't too difficult and is fairly…”
“What an incredibly journey. Adore the setting, the story and the characters, loved the mechanics. A gem of a game. More tentacles in part 2 ye?”
“A small and cozy fishing game that let's you admire the beauty of the sea in varied environments. Strongly recommended if you're looking for a relaxing experience”
38 of the 101 reviews raise this.
“Played on Steam Deck, pure bliss. Whatever you do, don't rush through this peaceful little game; it evokes a feeling similar to reading a Lovecraft novel. A truly inspired atmosphere carries you and your little vessel…”
“This has been one of my favourite games to date honestly!!! I've been playing it every chance I get, and have been absolutely delighted with every single freaky looking fish abberation I catch! The characters are also…”
“Very atmospheric with a gorgeous art style. I really just enjoyed going around and fishing to catch everything possible and fill out the journal. The minigame to catch fish isn't too difficult and is fairly…”
26 of the 101 reviews raise this.
“Cool game and a true "cosmic horror" ending, but it doesn't mean the game itself is scary - 2/10 on scariness scale, and my horror tolerance is average (I couldn't finish some horror games I've played).”
“This has been one of my favourite games to date honestly!!! I've been playing it every chance I get, and have been absolutely delighted with every single freaky looking fish abberation I catch! The characters are also…”
“What an incredibly journey. Adore the setting, the story and the characters, loved the mechanics. A gem of a game. More tentacles in part 2 ye?”
14 of the 101 reviews raise this.
“Good blend of casual/farming/story/progression/tension in my opinion. The map was big enough but not overwhelming. I chose to complete the main story (ending the game) before one hundred percent-ing it as i felt i…”
“Dredge tricks you into thinking it’s some chill “go fish and relax” thing… You go out like “yeah quick trip” and next thing you know it’s night, your engine is screaming, and you’re hauling back to port because the sea…”
“I enjoyed the first half of the game, but it felt kind of empty towards the end. I was expecting more from the NPCs; everyone seemingly became lifeless, and the endgame felt lackluster. It's a great core gameplay loop…”
10 of the 101 reviews raise this.
“Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will [strike] BE HAUTED BY SOME ELDRITCH HORROR [/strike] eat for a lifetime. Dredge is this little game that has a very simple mechanic with a…”
“Super fun and casual game. Art work is amazing. Story was pretty good. Sound was awesome. Concept is original.”
“Loved this game. Simple enough while still extremely clever. The ambiance is fantastic, the soundtrack is great, and the game simply delivers. Worth your time for a more mellow gaming experience that will get you hooked.”
6 of the 101 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“A fishing-based adventure game with puzzle-like progression and light horror elements layered on top. The early game is the most enjoyable part, especially the boat customization and making money, which gives a…”
“The game definitely has good elements but I don't think ends up being a net positive experience. Doesn't feel like a fishing game, feels like the vast majority of content is chore quests with fishing just serving to…”
“Nice little fishing game, mechanics are a little basic and you honestly don't do a whole lot of actual fishing once you have enough money for upgrades and get further in the story, but I liked it for what it was.”
5 of the 101 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“A fishing-based adventure game with puzzle-like progression and light horror elements layered on top. The early game is the most enjoyable part, especially the boat customization and making money, which gives a…”
“Review After 100% Achievements Very fun open world style fishing game with a little pinch of horror to it. Has a tetris inventory that hurts you if you crash. The boating controls actually feel nice so crashing only…”
“The game definitely has good elements but I don't think ends up being a net positive experience. Doesn't feel like a fishing game, feels like the vast majority of content is chore quests with fishing just serving to…”
5 of the 101 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“Great game. Would not have suspected that you could make the role of commercial fisherman fun in anyway. As in most games I start out with reading or listening to the story then after a pretty short time when I feel…”
“I enjoyed the first half of the game, but it felt kind of empty towards the end. I was expecting more from the NPCs; everyone seemingly became lifeless, and the endgame felt lackluster. It's a great core gameplay loop…”
“best game have played in a while,i have no words the game itself is a masterpiece my only problem is that is a little short.10/10 game insane plot twist amazing puzzles and quite scary fish”
3 of the 101 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“Great game. Would not have suspected that you could make the role of commercial fisherman fun in anyway. As in most games I start out with reading or listening to the story then after a pretty short time when I feel…”
“I enjoyed the first half of the game, but it felt kind of empty towards the end. I was expecting more from the NPCs; everyone seemingly became lifeless, and the endgame felt lackluster. It's a great core gameplay loop…”
“Although I don't think this game is worth paying full price for, I got this game on sale and really enjoyed it. This game is pleasing to the eye and the gameplay+story are enjoyable. My only two complaints are the…”
Counted across 101 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 95.8% positive rating · as of 2026-05-20
“Fishing mystery with Lovecraft horror and Tetris inventory. One of the things that makes this game good to play is that the boating controls are actually nice and easy and straightforward, so if you crash into something it's because you're zooming around too carelessly (which I…”
— a player, Steam review · 18 hrs played“If you haven't played it, play it. It's more than a fishing game, There's a mystery to unravel as you explore a substantially large area of sea dotted with islands. It can go from feeling somewhat spooky with strange happenings everywhere, to somehow being relaxing and beautiful…”
— a player, Steam review · 16 hrs played“This friggin' game is awesome. Part fishing simulator, part lovecraftian nightmare -- this game is equal parts relaxing and casual and cerebral and challenging. I got so excited about the game I'm trying to 100% the achievements -- collecting all the different fish from the…”
— a player, Steam review · 47 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-11 13:44 UTC · history via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-07-25.
Price tracking
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Latest official news
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Screenshots
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Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.
| Genres | Adventure, RPG |
| Player tags | Exploration · Fishing · Lovecraftian · Adventure · Open World · Mystery · Inventory Management · Atmospheric · Psychological Horror · Horror · RPG · Simulation (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Trading Cards · Camera Comfort · Color Alternatives · Custom Volume Controls · Adjustable Difficulty |
| Languages | English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 60 |
| Estimated owners | 1,000,000 – 2,000,000 (SteamSpy) |
| Official site | https://www.dredge.game/ |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD Phenom II X4 965 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 8800 GT 512MB | Radeon HD 6570 1GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: 720p @ 30 FPS