Dave the Diver
Dive for fish in the morning, run a sushi restaurant at night. Dave the Diver is a delightful genre mashup that has no right being as good as it is — and keeps surprising you.
Dave the Diver is the kind of game that shouldn’t work and absolutely does. In the morning, Dave dives into a mysterious infinite Blue Hole, spearing fish, discovering ruins, fighting sea creatures, and gathering ingredients. At night, he runs a sushi restaurant, serving customers and managing staff.
The two halves complement each other perfectly. The rarer the fish you catch diving, the better the dish you can serve that night. The more money you make at the restaurant, the better gear you can buy for the next dive.
What keeps it from feeling like a grind is the constant escalation. New areas open in the Blue Hole. New characters join your story. Side quests reveal unexpected depths in every character. A farming section. A rhythm game. References that will delight genre fans.
Why PixelPick recommends it: One of 2023’s most pleasant surprises. A cozy game with just enough danger to keep things interesting.
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