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DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE is a exploration, fishing and lovecraftian game
developed by Black Salt Games
and published by Team17.
Released on March 30th 2023 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil and Polish.
It has received 43,966 reviews of which 42,127 were positive and 1,839 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam with a 60% discount, but you can find it for less on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD Phenom II X4 965
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia 8800 GT 512MB | Radeon HD 6570 1GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 720p @ 30 FPS
MacOS
- OS: MacOS Big Sur 11.4
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4650U, Apple M1
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000, 1.5GB
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Dredge is a game for weirdos who want a nice, calm fishing adventure but would also occasionally like a heart attack. Overall, I enjoyed it.
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DLC buying guide: The Pale Reach - Buy it about half way through the base game. Once you are comfortable with the gameplay. Blackstone Key - Glorified tip button. Buy before playing if you already know you will enjoy the game and want to support. The Iron Rig - Buy it at about half way through, and then progress along side the base game.
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I played through the whole game on steamdeck and absolutely loved it; runs flawlessly and looks great too. The gameplay loop immediately hooked me and I really enjoyed upgrading my ship and exploring the world. The game has such a strong identity with all aspects from the art design and music to the game systems and story working in tandem to create an atmosphere that is both relaxing and creepy. The Lovecraftian/ cosmic horror themes are such a perfect match for this type of game and it can be genuinely scary at times, particularly in the early game, getting caught out at sea when night creeps in makes you feel so panicked as you try to navigate your way through the fog with your only source of light blinking out back to the nearest dock before something finds you. If you haven't played this yet it is definitely worth it and the DLCs are pretty great too. <3
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DREDGE is a masterclass in quiet dread—an elegant blend of fishing simulator, exploration RPG, and creeping cosmic horror. Developed by Black Salt Games, this atmospheric indie title invites you to cast your line into dark waters and discover that some things are better left unfished. What begins as a tranquil, almost cozy fishing game slowly transforms into something far more unsettling—and that slow descent is what makes DREDGE so special. At its core, DREDGE is about fishing, managing your boat, and exploring a beautifully bleak archipelago. You start small: catch fish, sell them at port, upgrade your ship. It’s addictive in the best way—part inventory Tetris, part resource management. But there’s an eerie catch: the deeper you go and the darker it gets, the stranger—and more dangerous—things become. Night brings madness. Lovecraftian abominations lurk just beneath the waves, your sanity wanes, and hallucinations start to warp your perception. You’ll begin to second-guess whether that glowing shape in the distance is a lighthouse… or something with teeth. It’s this juxtaposition of routine and rot that defines DREDGE. The fishing is relaxing, the exploration is rewarding—but there's always a sense of unease gnawing at the edges. Visually, DREDGE nails its tone. The art style is stylized but grounded, with angular boats, looming cliffs, and murky seas. The color palette shifts subtly from cozy pastels to oppressive shadows as the day-night cycle turns. Creature designs are nightmarish without being grotesque—more suggested horror than jump-scare terror. The sound design is crucial. The ocean sounds peaceful at first, but soon, the creaking of your hull and distant cries add a thick layer of tension. The minimalist soundtrack builds slowly, then surges just when panic sets in. It’s not overwhelming—but it knows how to get under your skin. The world of DREDGE is filled with strange locals, cryptic ruins, and half-buried secrets. Each island you visit has its own self-contained story—sometimes tragic, sometimes terrifying. The writing is minimal but effective, hinting at a world where people have made peace with the unnatural… or been consumed by it. There’s no exposition dump, no grand cosmic reveal—just notes in bottles, ruined shrines, and ominous warnings. It lets your imagination do the heavy lifting, which is often scarier than anything spelled out. Upgrading your ship is satisfying. You’ll slowly unlock better engines, longer fishing lines, and sturdier hulls—all essential for surviving longer trips into deeper, darker waters. There are side quests, mutated fish to catalog, relics to dredge up, and secrets to uncover. A single playthrough takes 8–12 hours, but multiple endings and lore breadcrumbs give you reason to return. DREDGE is a rare gem—a game that balances chill mechanics with creeping existential dread, creating a vibe unlike anything else in recent memory. It’s a fishing game for horror fans, a horror game for explorers, and a reminder that sometimes the most unsettling monsters are the ones you reel in yourself. Serene, sinister, and superbly designed—DREDGE hooks you, then haunts you. Rating: 9/10
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10/10, would return to the depths… but I question what I’ve awakened. Works eerily well on Steam Deck btw Dredge is like if a fishing sim and a Lovecraftian horror game had a baby , and it turned out to be both surprisingly relaxing and deeply unsettling. On the surface, you’re just a fisherman cruising around catching fish, upgrading your boat and living your best sea life. But beneath the waves something... otherworldly is stirring and trust me, it’s not just the fish. The fishing itself is straightforward. You cast your line by steering your boat to fishing spots marked on the map, and then you use a minigame mechanic to reel in your catch. Depending on the fish, the minigame changes in difficulty, with some requiring quicker reflexes and others just patience. It’s peaceful at first, but the deeper you go, the more you realize you're not just catching cod—you’re glimpsing ancient, eldritch horrors that should not be. The game lures you in with the chill vibes of upgrading your boat and collecting fish but before you know it, you're uncovering bizarre, unspeakable things beneath the waves. Imagine going from “Oh, this is fun!” to “What in the name of is that thing ?!” And you’re not just fishing for fun — there’s a whole eerie narrative unfolding as you explore strange islands and try to make sense of... well, whatever is going on. It’s as if the ocean is calling you like a siren song from the deep, pulling you toward madness. The deeper you venture, the more you realize that you might not be at the top of the food chain anymore—and the true horrors that lurk beneath the surface might not even be of this world. - I would suggest getting the DLCs when they are on sale if you want more of the strange, unsettling world that Dredge creates.
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DREDGE is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.
DREDGE is currently available at a 60% discount. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.
DREDGE received 42,127 positive votes out of a total of 43,966 achieving an impressive rating of 9.40.
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DREDGE was developed by Black Salt Games and published by Team17.
DREDGE is playable and fully supported on Windows.
DREDGE is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
DREDGE is not playable on Linux.
DREDGE is a single-player game.
There are 5 DLCs available for DREDGE. Explore additional content available for DREDGE on Steam.
DREDGE does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
DREDGE does not support Steam Remote Play.
DREDGE is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Black Salt Games
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