Lovecraftian to the fishbone, Dredge regresses the high seas to catch a glimpse of the abysmal terror in a delightfully casual fishing adventure.


Dredge possesses a strange quality of being sweet and almost too casual while giving justice to one of the world's most renowned horror writers, HP Minecraft. Or is it Lovecraft? 😊 Anyway, the best part about the game is that it does not pressure or punish the player too much; it gives time to explore and unwind and still manages to convey what makes Lovecraftian horror unique through a simple day and night cycle. Sanity is fragile. Every night, sinister sea fog becomes a conductor and a metaphor for a fogged mind. Is there salvation when you fight the abyss of madness in and around you? Not gonna lie: sometimes I think we already live in a Lovecraftian world…Take these themes away from the game, and you will end up with an arcade fishing simulator.

Core mechanics revolve. If you think that statement is missing something, I can assure you it is not. Several mini-games depict "fishing" or "dredging," and all constitute a wheel with revolving indicators. Not one is even remotely difficult. The main idea is to give a sense of time passing by and revert your focus from the clock rather than give a formidable challenge. The tricky part is to get the necessary equipment and have it on board if you require some particular catch and, well, locating the fishing spot in the first place. Some fish are nocturnal, forcing the fisherman to step out of his comfort zone. That is when things become obscure. Naturally, the fisherman should confront his demons: in the deep of the night, the deep of the ocean, and the deep of the mind.

Played on Steam Deck. Verdict for Deckers: Excellent.

The game isnt very long, hard or engaging, but my god is it a comfy experience. I wish the game was 100 hours long, it is a very chill and relaxing experience to play through. No matter what kind of games you are used to, this will be a positive and relaxing experience, i truly wish i knew more games like this.

Enjoyed this game a lot, though it was shorter than I was expecting.