About DREDGE
Dredge is a single-player game that invites players to play mini-games with a dark twist. You are a fisherman, and your goal is to navigate your way through the water, fish, and look for treasures at the bottom. You do that through mini-games. Because the boat you start with is quite small, you need to make sure all of your items and fishing equipment fit, which can feel like playing a game of Tetris. You can earn money to upgrade your boat by selling everything you catch.
The game has a dark twist. Fishing and sailing during the day is nice and relaxing, but everything changes at night. When it gets foggy, your anxiety levels rise, and you have to be on high alert to dodge sea monsters. Your boat loses stability, and you have to work extra hard to stay afloat.
Why Should I Play Dredge?
You should give Dredge a go if you’re looking for a game with a twist. It combines relaxing mini-games with surprise elements of horror that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
In the game, you take on the role of a fisherman who’s trying to make a living selling his catch. You sail the ocean on a flimsy boat, catch fish, and look for treasures at the bottom. To make sure your boat stays afloat, you have to arrange your equipment and catch carefully. The game starts you off with a small boat that you can later upgrade using the money you make from selling fish. A bigger boat with a stronger engine and lights will keep you safer at night, which is when the fun begins.
While the game may seem relaxing during the day, the nighttime is full of surprises. The fog rolls in, there are spooky sounds all around, and sea monsters come out of the water to attack your boat. You will panic, but you have to keep sailing.
The game is also plot-driven, with secrets to unravel and side quests to go on. In between all the fishing and survival, there is a mystery for you to solve.
Is Dredge Free-to-Play?
No, Dredge is not a free title. If you want to play on a mobile device, you can test the game with a free trial before committing to the full thing. You can also access the mobile version for free with a Google Play Pass subscription.
If you want to play on PC or a gaming console, you need to purchase the game once. It often goes on sale, so look out for that.
Where Can I Download Dredge?
The PC version of Dredge is available for download on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
You can download the game for PlayStation 4 and 5 in the PlayStation Store. iOS and Mac users can find the game in the Dredge App Store. Android users can download the game app on the Google Play Store. Finally, Nintendo Switch users can buy it through the Nintendo eShop.
What Games Should I Play If I Enjoy Dredge?
If you enjoyed the narrative and mystery elements of Dredge, there are more games you can try.
Keep Driving invites players to get behind the wheel and embark on a road trip in the 2000s. You take on the role of the driver, who just got their first car and wants to drive across the country to get to a music festival. You have to make sure your fuel, car durability, money, and energy all stay high throughout the trip, or you won’t make it. You will enjoy this game if you like the retro vibe of the 2000s and the open road.
Strange Antiquities attracts players with its cozy atmosphere and a bit of mystery. You take on the role of an apprentice in an occult shop, where you have to help your customers find what they’re looking for. The game trains your deduction skills by making you explore clues and match the right item to the right description. Strange Antiquities has a spooky vibe that is perfect for a fall gaming session.
What Remains of Edith Finch is a plot-driven first-person game. You take on the role of Edith Finch—the sole survivor of what seems to be a family curse. Edith visits her family house to uncover its secrets and get to the bottom of her family members’ mysterious deaths. As you walk through the house, you discover their causes of death. The gameplay changes with every person, keeping you on your toes.
