Dave the Diver

Dive for fish by day, run a sushi restaurant by night, and get swept up in adventure in your free time.

Dave the Diver combines two excellent gameplay elements, but still feels like more than the sum of its parts. Deep sea diving and sushi restaurant management are equally enjoyable and complex, making for a supremely addicting gameplay loop. Not only is it the surprise hit of the summer, but it’s one we’ll be having a discussion about when it’s time to look back on 2023’s best games.

A triumph in just about every way, Dave the Diver is undoubtedly going to be one of 2023’s biggest success stories. This gorgeous adventure keeps you hooked no matter what you’re doing. Whether you’re serving up sushi, catching fish or exploring the depths of the oceans for long-lost secrets, you’ll struggle to pull yourself away. We just love it. Even if it does leave us craving sushi – but it’s ...

The first time I dove into the watery world of Dave the Diver, I was instantly hooked by its whimsical dialogue, vibrant 2D graphics, and addicting gameplay. However, despite the character's 2D design, the landscape takes a different shape through its 3D environment, changing the dynamic of the overall art style.

Dave the Diver is the perfect example of how a genre mash-up should work without being overwhelming.

In a world full of fear and uncertainty, Dave the Diver is here to offer a lighthearted story and engaging gameplay. It doesn’t try to follow trends or emulate big AAA titles. It doesn’t have an in-game shop to try to get you to spend more money. It’s simply a silly, fun game about a diver named Dave, and I can’t put it down.

Dive into a deep oceanic adventure! Explore the depths of the sea by day, and as the sun sets, step into the shoes of a sushi bar manager. The gameplay loop evolves, revealing new systems, intriguing creatures, and uncharted territories. Equip and upgrade your gear to explore the deep Blue Hole, where friends, foes, and surprises await. Switch version reviewed.

Dave the Diver is an exceptional adventure RPG that everyone should play, even if it isn't perfect on the Steam Deck.

If Dave the Diver proves anything, it's that one shouldn't make judgements based on appearances. Not only does the loveable lead character exceed the expectations of his cohorts at every turn, but the game itself goes well beyond what it looks like. At a glance, this is a charming adventure about exploring the sea, catching fish, and running a sushi restaurant. It is all that, but it also refuses ...

A wonderfully strange and imaginative indie adventure that delights in terms of its visuals, storytelling, and enjoyably unpredictable gameplay.

Every moment in Dave the Diver feels unique the first time through. The constant changing of side-missions, the cutscenes when upgrading weapons or fish dishes, and the eccentric cast of characters, all blend together so well into a game that, when viewed just from the surface, might seem shallow. But players willing to dive into the meat of the game will find even more enjoyment than they bargain...

Dave the Diver brings its unique mix of adventure RPG and restaurant management sim gameplay to Nintendo Switch. This underwater adventure is a wonderful achievement from first time developer Mintrocket.