Dave the Diver: A Fun and Addictive RPG
Need a Stardew Valley alternative? If you’re a fan of farming games, you’re probably familiar with the likes of Harvest Moon, Farmville, and Story of Seasons. However, there’s always room for more, which is where Dave the Diver comes in. A new indie title from developer Soma Games, Dave the Diver is a charming RPG game that takes the best elements from games like Stardew Valley and creates a unique and fun experience of its own.
Released on PC, Switch, and Xbox, Dave the Diver is already receiving praise from many players. Some praise the gameplay and characters, while others dismiss the game as clickbait with no substance. But despite its problems, Dave the Diver is a game you should try if you want a fun, lighthearted experience with addictive gameplay.
“I found myself completely invested in the story and wanting to know what would happen next.”
Many reviews praise Dave the Diver’s gameplay, which is similar to Stardew Valley. You start off with a small home, a fishing pole, and little money, but as you progress, you can expand your home and farm to grow more and more crops and catch more fish. The game has a great progression path that gives you just enough incentives to keep you coming back to play more.
“It’s really fun, with a great atmosphere and sense of progression,” one user writes. “The dialogue can get a bit repetitive and it’s not exactly the most challenging game out there, but it has a lot of charm and I enjoyed it.”
However, some users find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, with little to do beyond fishing, farming, and crafting. “If you’re looking for a game with more substance, I’d recommend Stardew Valley or even Dredge (a game with very similar gameplay) instead,” another user writes.
Despite the mixed reviews, many players recommend the game, especially to fans of Stardew Valley. Some players even express disappointment with the sushi side of the game.
Despite their love for Stardew Valley, several players didn’t enjoy Dave the Diver, but there are a lot of funny comments and off-topic discussions in the thread, which makes for a lighthearted read. You’ll find a few people discussing the controversy surrounding the game’s developers, but otherwise, the conversation is mostly lighthearted and fun.
If you’re a fan of Stardew Valley, or just farming games in general, check out our list of the best Stardew Valley mods to enhance your experience. You can also read our guide to the best Nintendo Switch games for other recommendations, or check out our review of the best Xbox games for our thoughts on Microsoft’s platform.
Funniest Comments from the Dave the Diver Review on Steam
“I love Stardew Valley. I’m also a huge fan of sushi. This game is a huge disappointment to me.”
“I’m waiting to see if they add a fishing contest to the game.”
“I’m not going to lie, I love this game. It’s not just like Stardew Valley, it’s better.”
“It would be hilarious if the devs added a quest to find the devs and beat them with a fish.”
“I’m enjoying this game more than I did Stardew Valley,” one user writes, while another replies, “You’re a liar.”
“Dave the Diver is a game that’s hard to hate,” one user writes. “The gameplay is addictive and the characters are memorable. It’s also portable, so it’s a great game to play on the go.”
“I love Stardew Valley, but the fish market and fishing in general is so boring.”
“I love Stardew Valley but don’t have time to play it anymore. I’m glad I can play something like this on the go instead.”
“I’m a big fan of Stardew Valley, but there’s so much dialogue and it’s so repetitive.”
“I’m not saying this game is better than Stardew Valley, but if it was, it would be a disaster.”
“I just want a fishing mini-game where you can fight against Stardew Valley characters.”
