DAVE THE DIVER

DAVE THE DIVER

Steam Deck Verified

MINTROCKET · Pixel Graphics · Jun 28, 2023

Yes, worth buying.

At $19.99. It has been as low as $9.99.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
160k player reviews
High confidence
Buy it if you like
  • Story and characters: 173 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 112 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 39 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 160k player reviews · updated 4 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
63% of themes are praise37% are divided0% are caveats
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
However, while the mechanics are introduced with perfect timing, they often feel more like tools of convenience than essential systems, with many features appearing for a specific quest only to never be needed again.
173 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
I feel like the game offers a refreshing take on the roguelike genre, focusing on a fluid and incredibly fun loop that prioritizes symmetrical progression over punishing difficulty.
112 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Visually and auditorily, the game is a triumph of polish and atmosphere, utilizing a vibrant pixel art style that masterfully navigates between humor, "faux-horror," and genuine beauty.
39 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
The sound design is peerless, creating a submerged world that feels alive through meticulous foley and environmental sounds.
17 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
A really fun game to play while unwinding, I was playing it on my Steam Deck (runs flawlessly btw) and I was having so much fun.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love5 themes
Story and characters173 reviews
Gameplay112 reviews
Graphics39 reviews
Audio17 reviews
Steam Deck16 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Combat21 reviews
71%
Difficulty18 reviews
72%
Interface17 reviews
71%
Players complain% still recommend

No recurring complaints surfaced in this sample.

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway. 4 more themes were each raised by fewer than 6 sampled reviews and are not shown.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $19.99. The lowest we've tracked is $9.99.

3 points recordedtoday · $19.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
43
total to unlock
Rarest-achievement stats coming soon
Average playtime
Not tracked yet

We’ll surface hours-played once playtime ingestion ships.

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