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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 bit Processeur : Intel Core i3 Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA Geforce GTS 450 / AMD Radeon HD 5570 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 bit Processeur : Intel Core i5 (Hexa Core) / i7 (Quad Core) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 3GB / AMD RX 480 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device

DAVE THE DIVER

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Released June 28, 2023
sample: 495 reviews posted after launch (141 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 158,918 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over 300 deep-sea divers have logged upwards of 25 hours plunging into its waters, cementing an overwhelmingly positive historical approval of 97 percent across nearly 159,000 reviews. Recent post-launch reception remains exceptionally high with 94 percent positive feedback out of 495 sampled assessments.

What it's about: DAVE THE DIVER est un jeu d'aventure RPG décontracté en solo qui propose de l'exploration et de la pêche en haute mer le jour, ainsi que la gestion d'un restaurant de sushis le soir. Rejoignez Dave et ses amis excentriques alors qu'ils cherchent à découvrir les secrets du mystérieux Trou Bleu.

In-game

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« I'm an older former spear fisherman. Due to injuries unable to dive anymore. This beautiful game has taken me back in time and has given me hours of fun and relaxation, »
👍 anonymous review · 548 h played11440147
« THIS GAME IS great and iam only 7 years old so its good for young kids and my dad plays to so its good for adolts »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played9222207
« W for Bancho. Mf carried the entire restaurant with pure aura and cooking skills. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played421
« first game that actually cured, well not really cured, but got me away from league of legends for a while »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played421
« I really like Dave the Diver, but I do think it's suffering a bit from feature creep. Does the game really need that many systems and side activities that bogs down the main gameplay loop? »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played1
« It should notify you when a game you started 2 years ago adds a AI Generated Content Disclosure in 2026 onwards so you don't continue playing it after a big hiatus tbh yuck »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« It's very slow and grindy, and just not fun TBH. The presentation is great! But that's about it. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« This game is an ADHD Gamers Dream. So much variety and tributes to all types of game genres »
👍 anonymous review · 341 h played4111
« This game made me search ''Games like Dave The Diver'' on the internet just to find anything remotely like it to scratch that itch. Would reccomend to everyone. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played11

In players' words

« I'm an older former spear fisherman. Due to injuries unable to dive anymore. This beautiful game has taken me back in time and has given me hours of fun and relaxation, »
👍 anonymous review · 548 h played11440147
« It should notify you when a game you started 2 years ago adds a AI Generated Content Disclosure in 2026 onwards so you don't continue playing it after a big hiatus tbh yuck »
👎 anonymous review · 18 h played
« THIS GAME IS great and iam only 7 years old so its good for young kids and my dad plays to so its good for adolts »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played9222207
« It's very slow and grindy, and just not fun TBH. The presentation is great! But that's about it. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« W for Bancho. Mf carried the entire restaurant with pure aura and cooking skills. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played421
« This game is an ADHD Gamers Dream. So much variety and tributes to all types of game genres »
👍 anonymous review · 341 h played4111
« first game that actually cured, well not really cured, but got me away from league of legends for a while »
👍 anonymous review · 45 h played421
« This game made me search ''Games like Dave The Diver'' on the internet just to find anything remotely like it to scratch that itch. Would reccomend to everyone. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played11
« I really like Dave the Diver, but I do think it's suffering a bit from feature creep. Does the game really need that many systems and side activities that bogs down the main gameplay loop? »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=126
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=50
Content / longevity
85 % pos · n=34
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=30
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=16
Performance
83 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay126109611
Story / writing504613
Content / longevity342923
Graphics / art303000
Audio / music161600
Performance6501
Value for money6600
Stability / bugs4103
Interface / UX4004

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 38 h on median; those who dislike it: 27 h.

<2h
50 % (n=6)
2-10h
88 % (n=52)
10-25h
96 % (n=121)
>25h
94 % (n=316)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€8.49€11.74€14.99€18.24€21.492023202420252026€9.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 27, 2022 · All-time low: €9.99 (Jun 11, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 43 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 35,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

5 review videos analyzed: 3 positive2 mixed0 negative

Créateurs et joueurs s'accordent sur l'excellence du gameplay, de l'audio et des graphismes, salués unanimement pour leur qualité. En revanche, l'interface utilisateur divise : les joueurs la critiquent vivement, tandis que les créateurs la jugent globalement acceptable, avec quelques réserves mineures.

Gameplay
100 % pos · n=5
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2

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Small streamers to support

LIVE IchinoseKuri 58 viewers · EN — 🌰 I slept so much this week [Mute]LIVE Morikomo 28 viewers · EN — swimmin for the fishies ✦ dave the diver | first: enoki (@drethemoose) ♡LIVE Kumakwa 18 viewers · EN — (18+) Tipsy Potoo pretends to know what he is doingLIVE LordAstarion 16 viewers · EN — [ENG] Nice Chill Fishing with Dave The Diver! // !vgen !discord

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h35

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the praise with 109 positive mentions out of 126 total gameplay discussions.
  • Narrative elements captivate players, earning 46 positive mentions out of 50 for the story.
  • Visual presentation delights the community, recording 30 positive mentions out of 30 for graphics.
  • Abundant content keeps divers hooked, showing 29 positive mentions out of 34.
  • Audio design hits the right notes with 16 positive mentions out of 16.

Weaknesses

  • Interface navigation frustrates users, drawing 4 negative mentions out of 4 for the UI.
  • Technical glitches surface occasionally, registering 3 negative mentions out of 4 regarding bugs.

Who is it for?

Players seeking a relaxing, humorous, and endlessly addictive aquatic loop combining exploration with management will find themselves completely hooked.

Is DAVE THE DIVER worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 158,918 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

A masterclass in casual adventure that effortlessly hooks players for dozens of hours despite minor interface bumps. Backed by universal acclaim and thriving post-release engagement, it stands as an absolute catch.

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