Dave the Diver
88PurrfectSadkitty Score
88KitSuperintelligent review
93Critics8 critic reviews
80Players186 ratings
Dave the Diver is an action-adventure and management simulation game developed by Mintrocket. In the game, players control Dave, who spends his days diving into underwater environments to catch fish and gather resources, and his nights managing a sushi restaurant. The gameplay combines real-time underwater exploration and combat with restaurant management mechanics.
Kit's verdict · 8.8/10
Silly, generous and impossible to stop playing.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Satisfying day-night loop
- Constant surprises and minigames
- Charming pixel art and humor
Not so much
- Some minigames overstay their welcome
- Pacing slows in the middle
Play it if anyone who loves cozy management mixed with light action.
Skip it if players who want a lean, focused experience.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Dave the Diver doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Upgrade your oxygen tank first. Oxygen is also your health underwater.
- Watch your weight limit. Too much catch slows you and you'll drop items.
- Catch fish alive with the net or sleep weapons for better quality and sushi value.
- Hire staff and train them to keep up during busy nights.
- Follow Cooksta for customer hints and to raise your restaurant's rank.
- Night dives have different fish, so mix up your schedule.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- Mintrocket is a sub-brand of the large Korean publisher Nexon.
- Its nomination for Best Independent Game at The Game Awards 2023 sparked debate over whether it counts as indie.
- It launched in early access in 2022 before full release in 2023.
- It mixes hand-drawn pixel art with 3D environments.
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