Dredge

GamingTrendJackson Lustberg

100/100

Dredge is an indie horror gem that will be looked upon fondly by anyone with an affinity for adventure and mystery. Every part of the game is engaging and otherworldly, yet distinctly down to earth. From the charming low-poly graphics, to the deeply emotion-invoking soundtrack, to the heartfelt story, Dredge understands how to make the player feel immersed in its dark yet beautiful world.

Impulse GamerS. Masoud Kazemi

Dredge is an indie fishing game developed by Black Salt Games. It tells the story of a nameless fisherman that travels around, selling fish and helping

GinxTVWessel Minnie

9/10

Dredge boasts addictive inventory management in a not-so-cozy, otherworldly fishing experience. The game's surreal story kept us guessing thanks to mysterious characters, Lovecrafting undertones, and a constant, creeping fear of the dark.

WayTooManyGamesJordan Hawes

9/10

There is something so alluring about the Lovecraftian Eldritch horror themes in video games. The blend of insanity and the manifestation of crazy cosmic horror is such a great theme to play with in games. Mostly due to the freedom a developer has to really play with the players minds themselves. The slow slip into madness and horror is something I love, and Black Salt Games does a great job at it in Dredge.

SiliconeraJenni Lada

9/10

Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark... Switch version reviewed.

Capsule ComputersTravis Bruno

9/10

Dredge’s enjoyable gameplay loop of fishing, selling, and upgrading all set on an ocean where horrors await beneath the waves and beyond the fog makes for an unforgettable indie experience.

Worth PlayingAndreas Salmen

8.5/10

Prepare for a fishing trip filled with hapless inhabitants, mysterious far-flung islands, and seas that are brimming with deep, dark secrets.

TheSixthAxisTuffcub

8/10

Dredge successfully balances a rather serene fishing game with something rather more dark and sinister lurking beneath the surface. Despite the spooky eyes, tentacles, and things going splash in the night, it's really quite relaxing.

KeenGamerMason Crystal

8/10

The winds of Eldritch horrors blow in DREDGE. Take your trawler onto the open sea seeking fortune and answers. Improve your ship, venture into dangerous waters, and uncover the mystery surrounding the Lovecraftian fog that permeates the world. But will your voyage into the Abyss lead to answers or plunge you deeper into madness?

VGChartzLee Mehr

7.5/10

Despite some nasty snags on the line, DREDGE is nevertheless a rare catch.I'll admit, the idea of trekking across the deep blue sea, hoisting whatever I find beneath the foamy [...]

Gideons GamingGaming Gideon

Unscored

Ultimately Dredge is a charming, atmospheric game with excellent exploration gameplay and clever puzzles punctuated by tense moments of fear and dread of what lurks in the dark. I just wish it leaned more into being the game it pretended to be with a larger focus on its simulation gameplay. Because in the end, Dredge makes you think you’re getting a fishing sim with horror elements when what you’re really getting is an enjoyable adventure puzzle game with tacked-on simulation elements.

StartMenuCee

Unscored

Dredge managed to succeed my already high expectations with the sheer amount of charm and attention to detail. My inner Call of Cthulhu nerd kept getting so inspired that I started taking notes for my next TTRPG campaign, but I can't help but wonder if they weren't the one inspired by it in the first place. Some of the settings and events seem to be nodding towards some adventure books I've read in preparation for my game, as do some of the letters in bottles you can find throughout the ocean, but then again these are pretty common themes in Lovecraft's works so it wouldn't be surprising if it...