Games like Dave the Diver

3.9average player rating•5 games

A two-part loop: perilous daytime dives for ingredients, then fast, hands-on sushi service to bankroll sharper gear. These picks chase that gather-then-manage rhythm, across shopkeeping, cooking under pressure, and oxygen-pinched exploration.

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Games5

Avg. Metacritic82

Avg. player rating3.9/5

Avg. playtime7h

Main genreAdventure

Released2017–2023

What these games share

The genres these 5 picks have in common, straight from their store data.

Adventure4 of 5
Indie4 of 5
Action3 of 5
RPG2 of 5

The picks

Ranked by player rating, Metacritic breaks ties.

1
Subnautica
AdventureIndie
Oxygen is the clock — descend for resources, craft better gear, and push deeper between panicked swims to safety.
4.2/5Player ratingMC83View game
2
DREDGE
AdventureRPG
Fishing as progression — sell the catch, upgrade the rig, and brave nights that warp routes and judgment.
4.2/5Player ratingView game
3
PlateUp!
ActionStrategyCasual
Dinner rush as roguelite — design your layout, automate between days, and juggle orders at relentless pace.
3.9/5Player ratingView game
4
Moonlighter
ActionAdventureIndie
Run-the-shop after the run — haul loot, set prices, and bankroll upgrades for deeper, riskier runs.
3.8/5Player ratingMC82View game
5
Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe
ActionAdventureRPG
Hunt, then plate — gather ingredients in timed bouts, then cook to order under a ticking clock.
3.6/5Player ratingMC81View game