DREDGE

Fishing with a darker edge

DREDGE is a role-playing fishing game from Black Salt Games for players who want exploration, boat upgrades and an uneasy atmosphere in the same package. You command a fishing boat across an archipelago, catch marine life for local buyers and investigate the strange things found beneath the water. The calm rhythm of fishing is gradually complicated by fog, isolation and dangers that become more serious after dark.

Explore, recover and improve your boat

Fishing is only part of the routine. You can dredge for lost objects and artifacts, then use what you find to open up new lines of progress. Selling catches and recovered items gives you resources for boat improvements, while research lets you access more specialized equipment and reach areas that were previously out of range. This gives each trip a practical purpose beyond filling your hold.

Risk changes after sunset

DREDGE is built around deciding how long to stay out. Night fishing can offer unusual catches, but darkness also brings supernatural threats and puts more pressure on your return journey. The boat’s limited grid-based storage adds another decision: arrange what you carry carefully, or head back before a promising expedition becomes costly. Players who prefer steady planning and discovery may find this loop more appealing than combat-focused role-playing.

What the numbers show

The listing carries a 4 rating from 2,498 ratings and has reached 100,000+ installs. Those figures are useful context, but they do not describe the same thing: the rating reflects user sentiment, the count shows how many ratings support it, and the install figure indicates reach. Black Salt Games is listed as the developer.