DAVE THE DIVER

Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 6, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 1640 total reviews in window · weighted 215 up / 17 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →

• 90
  Pure Nintendo

  trust 70Dec 4, 2023

  “Dave the Diver is successfully combines two very different genres. The deep-sea diving is action packed, full of exploration and a great soundtrack. The restaurant-sim side is put together in a way that’s challenging without being overwhelming. I highly recommend this title!”

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• 95
  The Punished Backlog

  trust 70Jul 14, 2023

  “Dave the Diver is a magical, mesmerizing, unforgettable gem. Mintrocket’s debut game isn’t just one of the best indie games of the year, it’s also quickly become one of my favorite games of the last decade. Its world is beautiful, tantalizing, and surprisingly dangerous. Dave and the cast are well-written and meticulously animated. The sushi makes me hungry every time I play. Dave the Diver more than delivers on its promise as a fun maritime adventure and role-playing game. Part salt-water exploration game, part sushi restaurant management sim, the game becomes so much more than the ocean blue aesthetic that initially meets the eye.”

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• 90
  TheReviewGeek

  trust 69Jul 22, 2023

  “Dave the Diver is a delightfully delicious game packed full of charm. It’s a title that doubles up as both an adventure sim and a restaurant tycoon, and harmoniously blends both beats together to create one of the best symphonies of 2023. This is an an absolute must-play.”

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• 80
  Fintendo

  trust 69Dec 5, 2023

  “"Take a dive into the world of restaurants."”

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• 90
  GameMAG

  trust 69Nov 26, 2023

  “Dave the Diver is an eventful experience where every new dive is an adventure of its own that always come hand in hand with an unexpected plot developments.”

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• 90
  INDIANTVCZ

  trust 69Aug 14, 2023

  “Dave the Diver is a huge surprise this year. The game just came out of nowhere and was fantastic. The seemingly primitive title has much more to it than one might expect, so we strongly recommend not underestimating it. If you like underwater adventures with good humor, this will be the game for you.”

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• 95
  GamesHedge

  trust 69Jul 18, 2023

  “DAVE THE DIVER is an astonishingly addictive game, and the best bit is that every time you think that you have seen everything from the game, it comes out and throws something new your way to experience. The subtle mix of RPG mechanics with deep-diving and restaurant management sim is really good, and it keeps the gameplay loop fresh. While playing DAVE THE DIVER, it feels like you are in a completely new world as it has lovable characters, a fully functional social media platform, an underground environment that feels alive, and a thriving restaurant that looks really cool. DAVE THE DIVER is literally the best single-player experience for me since the beginning of this year, and I am sure that you are going to love it as well. If you are looking for a casual yet highly addictive game to burn off hours of your time, and you have a PC, look no further than DAVE THE DIVER on Steam.”

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• 90
  Nintendo Life

  trust 68Oct 27, 2023

  “In a year dominated by titanic, big-budget releases like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Wonder, Dave the Diver steps up to the plate and knocks the ball clear of the park with a heaving swing. Its charming animations and writing supplement a mechanically dense experience that never stops dangling a new carrot to chase. It's one of the few games to come out this year that rivals Mario Wonder's all-out density and charm while doing something almost completely new. You owe it to yourself to pick up this outstandingly funny, enthralling, and weird gem.”

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• 90
  PLAY Zine

  trust 67Sep 15, 2023

  “Dave the Diver is an absolute must-play if you are in the mood for some sushi and relaxation. It has its tense moments, but with its beautiful surroundings, an absurd amount of activities, and just pure hearted and wholesome nature, you will be sucked into this magical lagoon of heavenly food and fun.”

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• 100
  Hu3br

  trust 67Jul 6, 2023

  “A charming, fantastic mashup of genres that delivers on all fronts. Dave the Diver is funny, cozy, fascinating to explore, with a solid cast and even more amazing cinematics. It treats its world as a tangible place other than a “place to gather resources”. Its management aspects don’t overdo anything but are just enough to keep you invested. Easily one of the best games of 2023 so far.”

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• 80
  RPGamer

  trust 67Nov 10, 2023

  “Dave the Diver is wondrous genre mash-up of adventure RPG and restaurant management sim that becomes so much more than the sum of its many parts. Its constant flow of new ideas, surprises, and engaging mechanics make it a highly enjoyable mash-up.”

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• 80
  VGamingNews

  trust 65Feb 8, 2024

  “I would strongly recommend Dave the Diver to anyone who enjoys adventure/explorer games, especially if they are fans of retro graphics and some really daft, but excellent, comedy. Having already sunk a good 25-hours into the game, I still feel like I have so much more to do and am really looking forward to seeing what other surprises I can unearth. So come on, jump in! The water is warm… and there’s only a few sharks.”

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…and 91 more tracked reviews.

1. 8/10 Hotfix

   Aug 10, 2026
2. 8/6 Patch Notes

   Aug 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window
3. In the Jungle DLC | Mini Update #3

   Jul 22, 2026
4. 7/7 Patch Notes

   Jul 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
5. 7/3 Hotfix

   Jul 3, 2026
6. 7/1 Hotfix

   Jun 30, 2026
7. 6/30 Hotfix

   Jun 30, 2026significant · resets scoring window
8. In the Jungle DLC | Mini Update #2

   Jun 29, 2026
9. 6/28 Hotfix

   Jun 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
10. 6/25 Bug Fix Notice

    Jun 25, 2026significant · resets scoring window
11. 6/22 Hotfix

    Jun 22, 2026
12. 6/21 Hotfix

    Jun 21, 2026
13. A Quick Update on the In the Jungle DLC

    Jun 19, 2026
14. 6/19 Additional Hotfix

    Jun 19, 2026
15. 6/19 Additional Hotfix

    Jun 19, 2026
16. 6/18 Additional Hotfix

    Jun 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
17. [MacOS only] 6/18 Hotfix

    Jun 18, 2026
18. The New Story DLC ‘In the Jungle’ Is Out Now!

    Jun 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
19. 6/18 Bug Fix Patch Notes Notice

    Jun 18, 2026significant · resets scoring window
20. 2/19(Thu) Hotfix

    Feb 19, 2026
21. 1/21(Wed) Hotfix

    Jan 21, 2026
22. 1/20(Tue) Hotfix

    Jan 20, 2026
23. 1/13(Tue) Hotfix

    Jan 13, 2026significant · resets scoring window
24. 11/17(Mon) Hotfix

    Nov 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
25. 10/01 (Wed) Hotfix

    Oct 1, 2025
26. [Windows only] 9/28 (Sun) Hotfix

    Sep 28, 2025
27. [macOS only] 9/27 (Sat) Hotfix

    Sep 27, 2025
28. 9/26 (Fri) Hotfix

    Sep 26, 2025
29. 9/2 (Tue) Hotfix

    Sep 2, 2025
30. 8/18 (Mon) Additional Hotfix

    Aug 18, 2025
31. 8/18 (Mon) Hotfix

    Aug 18, 2025
32. 8/18 (Mon) Bug Fix

    Aug 18, 2025significant · resets scoring window
33. 6/30 (Mon) Hotfix

    Jun 30, 2025
34. 5/15 (Thu) Hotfix

    May 15, 2025
35. 4/22 (Tue) Hotfix

    Apr 22, 2025
36. 4/16 (Wed) Hotfix

    Apr 16, 2025
37. 4/11 (Fri) Hotfix

    Apr 11, 2025
38. 4/10 (Thu) Hotfix

    Apr 10, 2025
39. Dave the Diver: Ichiban’s Holiday DLC & Updates

    Apr 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
40. 1/13 (Mon) Hotfix

    Jan 13, 2025

…and 24 earlier patch announcements.