Minimum:
Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP SP3 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel Core HD Graphics 3000/4000, NVIDIA 8800 GT, ATI Radeon HD 4850 or better DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Notes supplémentaires : NOT SUPPORTED: ATI Radeon X1600, Intel GMA950, NVIDIA Geforce 7050
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, Windows 8 Processeur : Intel Core i5 2.8Ghz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce 450, AMD Radeon HD 5670 or better DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Its slap‑stick, physics‑driven comedy turns every awkward movement into a comic spectacle—something that keeps players laughing for over 25 hours in 37 reviews. 94 % of 10 662 Steam reviews are positive, and the game’s 133 positive gameplay mentions out of 158 total praise it for its fun, chaotic controls. The humor is the glue: 50 instances of the word "humour" crowd the discussion, underscoring why it feels like a family‑friendly, absurdist party game.
What it's about: Octodad: Dadliest Catch est un jeu sur la destruction, l'illusion et la paternité. Le joueur incarne Octodad, un sympathique poulpe qui tente de mener une vie ordinaire en se faisant passer pour un humain.
In-game
« This is the best game ever. I used to watch Markiplier play this back in 2014. This game bring me so much joy and memories. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1« good game, but if I saw him, I definitely would've realized he was an octopus. 9.9/10 for lack of realism »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1« As someone with over 100+ years experience in being an octopus i can firmly say that this game is a realistic depiction of the daily life of an octopus! »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played1« A classic game from 2014, it is super fun still all these years later. depending on how good you at the controls you can beat the game not 100% in like 1.7 hours, there is a lot of cool things you can and nice ties, great soundtrack too »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« I highly recommend this game. It's infuriating, very very infuriating. I recommend it to blow off some steam. you can also terrorize people by throwing stuff at them. this game made my childhood. I HIGHLY recommend :) »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played1« This was on my to get list for a while, I was originally introduced to this masterpiece from Videogamedunkey, many many years ago, I recommend giving it a play through :) »👍 anonymous review · 204 h played1
« C'est joli mais je n'ai encore trouvé aucun Pokemon. Je dois mal jouer. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Ce gros jeu de fdp a des déplacement a vomir pour les jeux dans l'aquarium, j'ai trop la rage pour un jeu qui dois être normalement fun. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« On aime ou on déteste, trop de bug physique aléatoire, on se retrouve bloqué dans le décor. Pas de fun pour moi »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« absolute SCAM, i thought i was gonna play as a OCTOdad not a NORMAL DAD. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« very clunky controls, did not age well, not a fun mechanic to play »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« jeux boucler en 2h30 , mais avec de grosse poilade. en fait tous se trouve dans le worshop , le mode histoire tiens simplement de didactiels à la sortie. Et le must , un mode Coop pour controler le poulpe à 2 »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
In players' words
« This is the best game ever. I used to watch Markiplier play this back in 2014. This game bring me so much joy and memories. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1« C'est joli mais je n'ai encore trouvé aucun Pokemon. Je dois mal jouer. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« good game, but if I saw him, I definitely would've realized he was an octopus. 9.9/10 for lack of realism »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1« Ce gros jeu de fdp a des déplacement a vomir pour les jeux dans l'aquarium, j'ai trop la rage pour un jeu qui dois être normalement fun. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« As someone with over 100+ years experience in being an octopus i can firmly say that this game is a realistic depiction of the daily life of an octopus! »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played1« On aime ou on déteste, trop de bug physique aléatoire, on se retrouve bloqué dans le décor. Pas de fun pour moi »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« A classic game from 2014, it is super fun still all these years later. depending on how good you at the controls you can beat the game not 100% in like 1.7 hours, there is a lot of cool things you can and nice ties, great soundtrack too »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« absolute SCAM, i thought i was gonna play as a OCTOdad not a NORMAL DAD. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« I highly recommend this game. It's infuriating, very very infuriating. I recommend it to blow off some steam. you can also terrorize people by throwing stuff at them. this game made my childhood. I HIGHLY recommend :) »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played1« very clunky controls, did not age well, not a fun mechanic to play »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« This was on my to get list for a while, I was originally introduced to this masterpiece from Videogamedunkey, many many years ago, I recommend giving it a play through :) »👍 anonymous review · 204 h played1« jeux boucler en 2h30 , mais avec de grosse poilade. en fait tous se trouve dans le worshop , le mode histoire tiens simplement de didactiels à la sortie. Et le must , un mode Coop pour controler le poulpe à 2 »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=158
Story / writing
95 % pos · n=43
Content / longevity
73 % pos · n=15
Graphics / art
89 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Value for money
40 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
158
133
13
12
Story / writing
43
41
1
1
Content / longevity
15
11
0
4
Graphics / art
9
8
0
1
Multiplayer
7
7
0
0
Audio / music
5
5
0
0
Value for money
5
2
0
3
Stability / bugs
4
0
1
3
Interface / UX
4
1
0
3
Performance
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.5 h.
<2h
85 % (n=55)
2-10h
96 % (n=333)
10-25h
99 % (n=73)
>25h
100 % (n=37)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 30, 2014 · All-time low: €0.92 (Jan 30, 2019)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2,6 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,2 % of players.
Story – 41 positive mentions out of 43 (95% positivity) illustrate that the simple narrative is well received.
Audio – 5 positive mentions out of 5 indicate the soundtrack and sound effects consistently enhance the experience.
Weaknesses
Performance – 1 mention, all negative, signals that occasional frame‑rate hiccups are a concern.
Bugs – 3 negative mentions out of 4 (75% negativity) point to sporadic glitches that frustrate some players.
UI – 3 negative mentions out of 4 (75% negativity) suggest navigation or layout issues.
Price – 3 negative mentions out of 5 (60% negativity) reveal that a few users find the cost above expectations.
Content – 4 negative mentions out of 15 (27% negativity) reflect that some find the game’s length or variety lackinggym.
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy physics‑based party games, love cooperative play, and appreciate absurd, family‑friendly humor will find Octodad a delightful experience. It especially appeals to those who want a quick, entertaining session that can be revisited for extra laughs.
Is Octodad: Dadliest Catch worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 10,662 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 13,99€.
Verdict
Octodad: Dadliest Catch delivers a consistently positive, humor‑driven experience that resonates with fans of quirky party games. While a handful of performance and UI issues detract from its polish, the overwhelmingly positive gameplay, multiplayer, and comedic elements keep players returning for hours of light‑hearted fun.
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