Games Like DREDGE

DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

Why similar: Fishing 61.7% ★, Exploration 14.1%, RPG 6.5%, Adventure 5.6%, Simulation 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares DREDGE’s addictive catch-sell-upgrade loop and aquatic exploration, just with a lighter tone and more management elements.

LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 47.8%, Exploration 17.4%, Open World 8%, Horror 5.8%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the clearest match for DREDGE’s lonely nautical exploration, eldritch horror, resource management, and uncovering strange secrets across a hostile sea.

SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 57.5%, Exploration 16.3%, RPG 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like DREDGE, it mixes route planning, upgrades, eerie exploration, and rich cosmic weirdness, even if it swaps the sea for the stars.

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

Why similar: Open World 31%, Exploration 22.9%, Horror 19.5%, Survival Horror 10.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-ended ocean exploration, inventory pressure, creature encounters, and constant fear of what lies below evoke DREDGE’s strongest feelings even without the fishing focus.

Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!

Why similar: Fishing 62.1% ★, Sailing 24.4% ★, RPG 6.9%, Adventure 5.1%, 3D 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a similarly satisfying loop of fishing, preparing catches, and slowly uncovering a seaside mystery while exploring surrounding waters.

Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.

Why similar: Fishing 74.3% ★, Horror 9.6%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Adventure 6.2%, 3D 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: It specifically blends fishing with a quiet but uncanny horror mood, making it one of the most direct tonal matches on the list.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.3%, Mystery 21.8%, Exploration 16.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Simulation 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It scratches the same itch for cozy-but-creepy mystery solving and gradual discovery of occult secrets beneath a calm surface.

Stan, a professional diver in the North Sea, is struggling to overcome a life-changing loss during an extended mission underwater. Stuck in his self-imposed solitude, he starts to experience strange events and will have to make the most significant choice of his life...

Why similar: Exploration 34.9%, Adventure 18%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Story Rich 11.1%, Open World 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its solitary underwater exploration and melancholy narrative capture the reflective, ominous side of DREDGE’s seafaring mood.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Mystery 51.9%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Story Rich 11.6%, Horror 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: While it lacks fishing, its maritime setting and methodical unraveling of a supernatural mystery mirror DREDGE’s investigative appeal.

Face the supernatural dangers of the Olympic Exclusion Zone with a car as your only lifeline in this driving survival adventure! Scavenge resources, load up your trusty station wagon, and drive like hell to make it through alive.

Why similar: Exploration 24.8%, Survival Horror 22%, Horror 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: Though it uses a car instead of a boat, the loop of risky expeditions, inventory management, vehicle upgrades, and creeping anomalies feels remarkably DREDGE-like.

Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.

Why similar: RPG 35.7%, Adventure 29.6%, Open World 21.1%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its lonely vessel-based exploration, upgrades, crew management, and oppressive underwater atmosphere make it feel like a gloomier mechanical cousin to DREDGE.

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 11.9%, Exploration 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This one leans fully into maritime horror, offering the same dread-soaked offshore isolation that gives DREDGE its sinister edge.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.8%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Horror 9.2%, Mystery 8.1%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a heavier narrative take on Lovecraftian investigation and psychological unease for players who were drawn to DREDGE’s cosmic-horror side.

Catch & Cook is a fishing adventure game in which you are not only a fisherman, but also a restaurant owner. Explore the ocean, catch fish and cook them in your own restaurant. A wide variety of fish, recipes and gameplay mechanics await you. So, what are you waiting for?

Why similar: Fishing 49.5% ★, Sailing 20.1% ★, Exploration 10.2%, RPG 5%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on fishing, exploration, and turning your catches into progression, echoing DREDGE’s satisfying core gameplay loop with less horror.

An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.

Why similar: Atmospheric 34.8%, Stylized 27.1%, Adventure 20.2%, Mystery 13.4%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: The lonely vessel journey, environmental storytelling, and quiet sense of danger make it a great pick for DREDGE fans who loved the travel and atmosphere most.

Intergalactic Fishing is a fishing RPG that features procedurally generated content and graphics. Travel to lakes all over the universe and catch unique fish, explore uncharted lakes and sell data, complete quests, upgrade your gear, compete in fishing tournaments, design your own lures, and more!

Why similar: Fishing 61.2% ★, Exploration 11.1%, Open World 9.9%, RPG 6.3%, Simulation 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a good mechanical match if your favorite part of DREDGE was exploring new waters, catching unusual fish, and steadily upgrading your capabilities.

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Open World 18.5%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Exploration 14%, Survival Horror 13.4%, Horror 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive atmosphere, resource management, and constant tension make it a great choice if DREDGE’s creeping dread mattered more to you than the sea itself.

Commercial fishing on the Barents Sea! Take the helm of your very own fishing boat in Fishing: Barents Sea and explore the vastness of the Barents Sea in search for the best fishing zones. Start out small and earn officially licensed Scanmar Equipment and the officially licensed Hermes trawler.

Why similar: Fishing 66.8% ★, Open World 19%, Simulation 7.7%, Sailing 4.4% ★, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: Like DREDGE, it centers on catching fish, upgrading your vessel, and venturing farther out, though it is much more simulation-focused.

Sailing simulator featuring realistic sailing physics and a vast open world to explore. Embark on cargo delivery missions, customize your boat, try fishing and cooking. A relaxing day sail, or an epic ocean voyage? Your sailing adventure starts here!

Why similar: Fishing 41.9% ★, Sailing 22.6% ★, Open World 13.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: If you loved DREDGE’s act of navigating open water and managing cargo on long trips, this offers a more grounded and simulation-driven version of that fantasy.

Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.

Why similar: Fishing 44.5% ★, Exploration 19.9%, Atmospheric 10%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its boat-based exploration, inventory and crafting management, and emotional sense of discovery make it a strong softer-toned alternative.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Lovecraftian 41.3%, Horror 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Survival Horror 11.3%, Mystery 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It trades fishing for pure cosmic dread, but the oppressive Lovecraftian mood and gradual descent into the unknown fit DREDGE’s darker themes well.

Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.

Why similar: Fishing 61.6% ★, Open World 14.8%, Simulation 10.2%, Exploration 6.4%, Sailing 4.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is a strong pick for players who mainly want the boat handling, fishing progression, and working-the-water side of DREDGE without the horror.

Raft™ throws you and your friends into an epic oceanic adventure! Alone or together, players battle to survive a perilous voyage across a vast sea! Gather debris, scavenge reefs and build your own floating home, but be wary of the man-eating sharks!

Why similar: Open World 73.9%, Adventure 14.1%, Simulation 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Indie 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Exploring open waters, gathering resources, and gradually improving your floating home taps into a similar survival-and-expansion rhythm.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Exploration 22.1%, Mystery 19.5%, Open World 16.9%, Horror 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same curiosity-driven exploration and layered mystery solving that make DREDGE’s world so compelling to comb through.

Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!

Why similar: Fishing 70.9% ★, Open World 14.1%, RPG 7.4%, Adventure 5.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its simple but satisfying fishing progression makes it a worthwhile lighter follow-up if the catch-and-upgrade loop was your main draw.

Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.

Why similar: Fishing 83.5% ★, Atmospheric 7%, Simulation 5.1%, RPG 3.1%, Indie 1.4%

Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.

Why similar: Fishing 93.3% ★, Adventure 4.7%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the fishing and serene exploration but turns DREDGE’s formula into a gentle, cozy experience instead of an ominous one.

Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.8%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Psychological 12%, Horror 9.3%, Survival Horror 9%

UMIGARI is a first-person harpoon fishing game set in the foggy waters off the coast of Japan. Hunt fish with your harpoon, sell your catch, buy fuel, and upgrade your gear. Alone at sea, the more you explore, the stranger the fish become.

Why similar: Fishing 28.9% ★, Lovecraftian 19.5%, Sailing 12.6% ★, Inventory Management 10.9%, Exploration 6.5%

The world needs you Adventurer! Embark on an RPG pixel adventure where you’ll play as Baelin the humble fisherman, who must rise-up to become the hero of Honeywood. Battle fish with precision timing and magic spells, upgrade your abilities, defeat evil and rebuild Honeywood.

Why similar: Fishing 75.6% ★, RPG 7.7%, Adventure 5.9%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Open World 4.6%

Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 20.6%, Mystery 18.4%, Survival Horror 18%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a good fit for players chasing DREDGE’s claustrophobic ocean fear and psychological pressure rather than its fishing systems.

A lovecraftian roguelike. Dive into procedurally generated undersea caves. Collect gold, upgrade your equipment, and Feed the Deep.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 49.2%, Exploration 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Horror 9.2%, Stylized 6%

VOID SAILS is a single-player adventure where you captain a flying ship across uncharted space. Sail through mysterious worlds, battle powerful foes, and make story-defining choices. Uncover dark secrets in a game where every discovery could bring you closer to the truth—or to madness.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.3%, Sailing 21.9% ★, Exploration 11%, Mystery 8.8%, Psychological 5.8%

Explore the ruins of the human race and discover the thriving wildlife that blossomed after our extinction in this underwater action/adventure. Encounter monstrous creatures and let curiosity guide you through an inevitable voyage of extinction.

Why similar: Adventure 44.5%, Exploration 33%, Indie 16.6%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its underwater exploration and eerie ancient-sea atmosphere echo DREDGE’s fascination with what lies hidden beneath the surface.

To make some money from an old man, you are asked to fish at the forbidden Shinto shrine.

Why similar: Fishing 43.7% ★, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Mystery 7.7%, Horror 7.6%, Psychological 6%

Sunken Engine Lovecraftian Ship Repair Simulation. Restore your father’s old shipyard. Each arriving ship carries a dark mystery to be solved. Keep your customers satisfied while dealing with the strange and eerie happenings on the island.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 52.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Simulation 6.9%, Horror 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.9%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Survival Horror 17%, Mystery 12.7%, Atmospheric 8%

A short first-person point & click survival horror game where you're a prisoner tasked with crabbing for priceless Southern King Crabs to pay off your debt to the Feudostate. Navigate the harsh waters of the Antarctic and defend your ship from the threats that dwell under the icy waters.

Why similar: Fishing 73% ★, Atmospheric 8.3%, Horror 6.9%, Adventure 5%, 3D 2.6%

The loan shark is coming for you. Catch enough fish to repay your debt before it is too late. Go fish.

Why similar: Fishing 55.2% ★, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Mystery 9.3%, Horror 6.7%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!

Why similar: Fishing 63.4% ★, Sailing 18.3% ★, Exploration 9.4%, Psychological Horror 3.4%, Simulation 2.6%

A knowledge-based progression game. Explore and solve the strange misteries of the interconnected fantasy worlds trapped inside an esoteric book and discover the roots of a terrible evil. No stats, no log, no savefiles. Only pure knowledge is your progress.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.6%, Mystery 18.8%, Exploration 17.7%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Adventure 7%

When lost in the Depths, the only way to go is up. You will Escape- one way or another.

Why similar: Fishing 39% ★, Mystery 16.2%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Exploration 10.6%, Horror 10.6%

Enter the dangerous world of king crab fishing in the deadly Bering Sea! Take command of your own fishing vessel, use realistic equipment, combat hazardous Alaskan waters and become the world's best crab catcher!

Why similar: Fishing 46.4% ★, Sailing 20.4% ★, Open World 15%, Simulation 7.5%, Adventure 6.8%

Far Fishing is a short and relaxing fishing game. Set off on a journey to the edge of the world, catching a variety of fish and upgrading your boat along the way.

Why similar: Fishing 76% ★, Exploration 14.8%, Adventure 4.8%, Simulation 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

You've made a mistake trying to summon a beast from the depths. Explore a huge manor to solve your mess. Can you find the sacred grimoires before being consumed by the darkness?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.6%, Inventory Management 25.4%, Exploration 16.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Mystery 4.3%

A Game Boy styled fishing horror adventure

Why similar: Fishing 59.1% ★, Horror 16.3%, Adventure 13%, Simulation 7%, Indie 2.7%

Play as Sam and fish to your hearts content, sell fish you've caught, collect better gear, and use it to explore the depths of the mysterious lake, but be warned as no one knows what lies at the bottom. Wretched Depths is a PSX-style horror fishing game created by students at the University of Utah.

Why similar: Fishing 50.3% ★, Mystery 10.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Horror 9%, Psychological Horror 8%

Dive into a world of despair in the world of Underwater. Take the role of an unknown inmate entering the a deep sea prison where mutants roam and barely any traces of human life remain. You will have to use all your ingenuity to escape and avoid becoming the meal of the hideous denizens.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.4%, Mystery 14.5%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Exploration 8.3%

A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 41.5%, Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Mystery 10.2%, Exploration 7.6%

Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?

Why similar: Exploration 37.2%, Atmospheric 25%, Adventure 15%, Story Rich 11.6%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.5%, Mystery 16.3%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Simulation 5.9%

Whisker Waters is the ultimate RPG adventure that blends light fantasy and the art of fishing into a mesmerizing world. As a player, you'll create and play as your very own Cat character and embark on a whimsical fishing journey like never before.

Why similar: Fishing 50.5% ★, Inventory Management 15.3%, Open World 9.5%, RPG 6.7%, Exploration 5.2%

Operate an oil-drilling submarine while taking instructions from a mysterious voice. Fail your quota, and they’ll cut your oxygen. This is deep-sea horror. Obey or drown.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21%, Mystery 19%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Horror 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Ascend from your shelter. Ruin everything. Escape the wretched island. ⚔️🔨🎣🌱🌵🍰 Explore. Fight. Level up. Survive. Gather. Craft. Harvest. Hunt. Build. Farm. Solve puzzles. Fish. Cook. Live. Enjoy the bittersweet post-apocalypse.

Why similar: Fishing 44.3% ★, Open World 22.8%, Exploration 12.4%, RPG 6.2%, Atmospheric 4.6%

Dreadline: Net Quota is a chaotic co-op game for up to 6 players set on dangerous seas. Catch fish with different rods or spearfishing, keep your boat afloat as systems fail, and survive unpredictable encounters without drowning as everything falls apart.

Why similar: Fishing 54.1% ★, Exploration 10.4%, Survival Horror 9.9%, Horror 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.9%, Open World 13.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Horror 8.6%

Lake Minnewaska is a narrative driven first person fishing game. Fish, explore, and uncover the secrets of Lake Minnewaska as you guide Sosa's journey in becoming a better father.

Why similar: Fishing 53.5% ★, Exploration 9.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Stylized 5.8%, RPG 5.8%

A mysterious signal. A missing crew. And the one man trying to piece it all together. As Abe Douglas, dive deep into a fully underwater metroidvania to explore massive oceanic biomes, battle monstrous bosses, and piece together a mystery that threatens not only your crew, but your own sanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Mystery 10.8%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!

Why similar: Open World 43.3%, Exploration 25.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Adventure 10.6%, 3D 5.5%

Following Seas is a game about ships and the sea. Transport cargo, fish, and fight the weather in an unforgiving open world. Featuring elements of realistic ship management, you can use the stars to navigate, batten the hatches, and get lost beyond the edges of the map.

Why similar: Fishing 43.2% ★, Sailing 22.4% ★, Open World 12%, Exploration 8.7%, Simulation 5.1%