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
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.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 126 | 109 | 6 | 11 |
| Story / writing | 50 | 46 | 1 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 34 | 29 | 2 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 36 h on median; those who dislike it: 27 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 27, 2022 · All-time low: €9.99 (Jun 11, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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.
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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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