Dave the Diver
Official Description (Ad Blurb)
・Explore the mysterious Blue Hole!
An enchanting sea full of all kinds of giant creatures and fish species. Aren't you curious about marine creatures that you never know when and where they will appear? Collect fresh ingredients while avoiding the threat of menacing creatures. Wonderous marine ecosystems and mysterious ancient artifacts. A sea full of mysteries and puzzles.
・A sushi restaurant only open at night.
Use the fresh ingredients you caught to make and sell special sushi!!
If word gets around, a special customer may pay a surprise visit.
If you run a sushi restaurant and raise money, you can explore deeper!
・Danger lurks in the deep sea!
Beware! The strange Blue Hole caused by an strange phenomenon harbors an unknown creature that awaits you.
Always make sure your gear is well strengthened. It will be essential to defending yourself against giant creatures.
Source: Steam Store Description
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- デイヴ・ザ・ダイバー - Japanese spelling
- 潛水員戴夫 - Traditional Chinese spelling
- 潜水员戴夫 - Simplified Chinese spelling
- 데이브 더 다이버 - Korean spelling
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Average score: 89% (based on 39 ratings)
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Awards
- Golden Joysticks 2023
- Best Indie Game - Nominated
- Best Game Trailer (Official Release Month And Accolades Trailer) - Nominated
- PC Game of the Year - Nominated
- The Game Awards 2023
- Best Indie Game - Nominated (leading to a controversy due to Mintrocket being a division of Nexon)
- 27th D.I.C.E. Awards (2024)
- Adventure Game of the Year - Nominated
- Outstanding Achievement in Story - Nominated
- Outstanding Achievement in Game Design - Nominated
- 24th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards (2024)
- Game of the Year - Nominated
- 2024 BAFTA Games Awards
- Best Game - Nominated
- Debut Game - Nominated
- Family - Nominated
- Game Design - Won
- New Intellectual Property - Nominated
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As of December 2023, the game sold over 3 million copies.
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Game added by BOIADEIRO ERRANTE.
Macintosh added by Plok. Nintendo Switch added by A.J. Maciejewski.
Additional contributors: Plok.
Game added October 30, 2022. Last modified April 27, 2024.