About the Game
・An adventure, RPG, management hybrid
Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night.
It’s easy to get hooked on the satisfying gameplay loop!
・Casual combat and gathering gameplay with rogue-like elements
Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures.
Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown.
Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind!
・Eccentric characters with a lighthearted narrative
Quirky but lovable characters and a story full of in-jokes, spoofs, and other humorous scenes provide an approachable and enjoyable gameplay experience.
・A beautiful sea environment with attractive 2D/3D Art
A combination of pixel and 3D graphics provides a stunning art style that showcases breathtaking underwater scenery. This oceanic adventure is set in the real marine environment of a Blue Hole filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures.
・Ample additional content to complement the main gameplay loop
Minigames, side quests, and multiple storylines provide many hours of entertainment and varied gameplay.
Screenshots
16 images
Version Information
Steam Patch Notes
Official update history
Hello Divers!
We have conducted a hotfix to address some of the issues that occurred after the update.
Please find the details below:
◈ Update Version:
Win: v1.0.5.1791
Mac: v1.0.5.646
◈ Update Content:
Bugfix
<Bugfix>
1) Boss
Fixed an issue where the Clione Queen could move faster than intended depending on the environment.
2) Other
Corrected typos and incorrect names in certain texts.
📌Additional Information
If you experience any issues after the patch, please reach out to us through the official DAVE THE DIVER Discord server. Please compress the files from the path below and attach them to the ticket.
In case of crashes, freezing, or graphical issues, please refer to the \[File Verification Guide] and follow the steps.
Windows:
%LocalAppData%/../LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
Mac OS:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
◈ Notes
If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice.
Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Hello Divers!
We have conducted a hotfix to address the color issue from the Glacial Area.
Please find the details below:
◈ Update Version:
Win: v1.0.5.1784
Mac: v1.0.5.642
◈ Update Content:
Bugfix
<Bugfix>
1) Sea Exploration
Fixed an issue where the colors of certain background terrains from the Glacial Area did not display as intended.
📌Additional Information
If you experience any issues after the patch, please reach out to us through the official DAVE THE DIVER Discord server. Please compress the files from the path below and attach them to the ticket.
In case of crashes, freezing, or graphical issues, please refer to the \[File Verification Guide] and follow the steps.
Windows:
%LocalAppData%/../LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
Mac OS:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
◈ Notes
If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice.
Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Hello Divers!
We have conducted a hotfix to address some of the issues that occurred after the update.
Please find the details below:
◈ Update Version:
Win: v1.0.5.1783
Mac: v1.0.5.641
◈ Update Content:
Bugfix
<Bugfix>
1) Sea Exploration
\[Post Chapter 6 Entry] Fixed an issue where harpoon attacks dealt higher damage toDunkleosteus than intended in certain situations.
Fixed an issue where the colors of certain backgrounds and environmental elements did not display as intended.
📌Additional Information
If you experience any issues after the patch, please reach out to us through the official DAVE THE DIVER Discord server. Please compress the files from the path below and attach them to the ticket.
In case of crashes, freezing, or graphical issues, please refer to the \[File Verification Guide] and follow the steps.
Windows:
%LocalAppData%/../LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
Mac OS:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
◈ Notes
If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice.
Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Hello Divers!
We have conducted a hotfix to address some of the issues that occurred after the update.
Please find the details below:
◈ Update Version:
Win: v1.0.5.1781
Mac: v1.0.5.639
◈ Update Content:
Bugfix
<Bugfix>
1) Game Launch
Fixed an issue where the game would not launch under certain conditions
2) Boss
Fixed an issue where the game could not proceed normally if Dave died simultaneously with defeating the Giant Squid
3) Sea Exploration
Fixed an issue where the game could not be proceeded due to save errors when choosing 'Give up and return' after defeating the Truck Hermit Crab without claiming the reward
Fixed an issue where certain bombs and trap item effects did not apply to specific bosses
Fixed an issue where an abnormal amount of damage would be applied in certain situations when specific charms and potion effects are applied simultaneously
Fixed an issue where the visual effects of elemental weapons were not shown correctly in some terrains
Fixed an issue where the Crab Trap installation animation did not play properly in certain situations
\[Post Chapter 7 Entry] Fixed an issue where Magma Turtle Fishmon did not move in certain situations
Fixed an issue where some item images remained on screen even after collecting them
Fixed an issue where Dave’s movement became unnatural when moving to certain areas in Glacier Passage while under poison debuff
Fixed an issue where control inputs were occasionally not recognized during diving
Fixed an issue where Dave could swim off-screen in certain areas
Fixed an issue where some coral appeared misaligned
4) Restaurant
Fixed an issue where the 'N' mark would continue to appear on the Research tab even when there were no more dishes left to research in certain situations
Fixed an issue where Dave was hidden by certain objects of the sushi restaurant in certain situations
Fixed an issue where unresearched dishes would appear on the branch menu under certain conditions
5) Mission
Fixed an issue where the flashlight size changed depending on screen resolution during the 'Pet Squid Selgio' mission
Fixed an issue where certain cutscenes during Yoshie's flashback sequence would not play
Fixed an issue where dying during the 'Lost Baby Manatee' mission could cause unintended restart locations
Fixed an issue where cutscenes did not play at the appropriate time during the ‘Treat Ramo' mission
6) Sea People Village
Fixed an issue where the quest marker did not disappear even after meeting quest conditions in certain situations.
Fixed an issue where the map UI would temporarily shake when exiting a building during a specific situation.
7) Others
\[Post Chapter 4 Entry] Fixed an issue where GYAO did not move after evolution when performing Discipline/Heal.
Fixed an issue where certain item/ingredient detail pop-up windows remained open when they should have closed.
Fixed an issue where character dialogue, movements, sounds, and cutscene effects appeared unnatural in certain situations
Corrected typos in some texts and clarified certain expressions
(Mac only) Fixed controllers that were malfunctioning with certain wired connections and button inputs to work properly.
Supported controllers: Xbox One, XBox X|S, Xbox Elite, Flydigi Direwolf 3, EasySMX X10, 8BitDo Pro 2
Supports: Wired/wireless connections
Does not support: Vibration
Fixed an issue where certain windows in Sushi Shop could not be closed with mouse clicks
📌Additional Information
If you experience any issues after the patch, please reach out to us through the official DAVE THE DIVER Discord server. Please compress the files from the path below and attach them to the ticket.
In case of crashes, freezing, or graphical issues, please refer to the \[File Verification Guide] and follow the steps.
Windows:
%LocalAppData%/../LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
Mac OS:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
◈ Notes
If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice.
Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Hello Divers!
We have conducted an update to increase the spawn rate of Ruby Seadragon based on the user feedback, and fixed some bugs.
Please find the details below:
◈ Update Version:
Win: v1.0.5.1749
Mac: v1.0.5.611
◈ Update Content:
Improvements
Bugfixes
DAVE THE DIVER – BASE GAME
<Improvement>
Increased the spawn rate of Ruby Seadragon
<Bugfix>
1) Mission
Fixed an issue where Ecowatcher count was not properly updated when hunting Porbeagle Shark during a specific mission
\[Post Chapter 5 Entry] Fixed an issue where icicles would not fall in certain situations during the “Third control room switch” mission
\[Post Chapter 6 Entry] Fixed an issue where the visuals would look dark when diving during the 'Infiltrate the Sea Blue base' mission
2) Sushi Restaurant
Fixed an issue where the stage progress UI did not reset when retrying certain VIP Cooking Battles
3) Boss
Fixed an issue where some bosses were not immune to ink bomb effects.
Fixed an issue where the UI did not respond when pressing the search button during the Giant Gadon boss fight.
4) Sea People
Fixed an issue where certain functions could not be used while riding the Beluga Taxi
Fixed an issue where Niamo’s dialogue did not appear in certain situations.
5) Other
Adjusted the tone of some text that could feel negative.
Fixed unnatural features including certain animations, dialogues, and sounds during the gameplay.
DREDGE Content Pack
Fixed an issue where the “Display Aberrant Menu” sorting option remained visible in the menu/ingredients tab even after deleting the DLC.
ICHIBAN'S HOLIDAY Content Pack
Fixed an issue where employees did not post on Cooksta the next morning after reaching level 20 at the sushi restaurant
📌Additional Information
If you experience any issues after the patch, please reach out to us through the official DAVE THE DIVER Discord server. Please compress the files from the path below and attach them to the ticket.
In case of crashes, freezing, or graphical issues, please refer to the \[File Verification Guide] and follow the steps.
Windows:
%LocalAppData%/../LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
Mac OS:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
◈ Notes
If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice.
Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Hello Divers!
We have conducted a hotfix to address crash issues on some environments,
and controllers not responding on Mac environment, which occurred after the updates on 9/26 (Fri).
Please find the details below:
◈ Update Version:
Win: v1.0.5.1733
Mac: v1.0.5.603
◈ Update Content:
Bug Fixes
<Bug Fixes>
Fixed occasional crash issues on some environments
Contact us if you experience any related issues
Fixed XBOX controllers not responding on Mac environment
* This update includes all updates included in the v1.0.5.1726 patch. \[Read full patch notes]
📌Additional Information
If you experience any issues after the patch, please reach out to us through the official DAVE THE DIVER Discord server. Please compress the files from the path below and attach them to the ticket.
In case of crashes, freezing, or graphical issues, please refer to the \[File Verification Guide] and follow the steps.
Windows:
%LocalAppData%/../LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
Mac OS:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
◈ Notes
If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice.
Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Hello Divers!
After the update on 9/26(Fri) for Windows, we identified some issues where crashes occur during regular gameplay.
To ensure a stable gameplay experience, we have reverted the game to the previous version.
We will be conducting additional update after the problem has been identified and resolved.
If you have experienced this issue, please perform an additional update and try the game again.
Thank you!
* This update applies only to the Windows operating system
Hello Divers!
After the update on 9/26(Fri) for macOS, we identified an issue where the XBOX controller cannot be recognized in the game.
To ensure a stable gameplay experience, we have reverted the game to the previous version.
If you have experienced this issue, please perform an additional update and try the game again.
Thank you!
* This update applies only to the Mac operating system
Hello Divers!
We have conducted a hotfix to address some of the issues that occurred during regular gameplay.
Please find the details below:
◈ Update Version:
Win: v1.0.5.1726
Mac: v1.0.5.599
◈ Update Content:
Bug Fixes
DAVE THE DIVER - BASE GAME
<Bug Fixes>
1) Mission
\[Post Chapter 5 Entry] Fixed an issue where 'Mirror' or 'Return to Boat' could not be used after completing the 'Cobra's Lost Crowbar' mission
\[Post Chapter 6 Entry] Fixed an issue where oxygen depletion is faster than normal circumstances during the 'Ancient Stone Slab' mission
Fixed unintended positioning of the dolphin before certain scene visuals during the 'What Happened to the Dolphins?' mission
Fixed issues where diving suits were not properly displayed according to the situations during specific scenes of some missions
2) Sushi Restaurant
\[Post Chapter 6 Entry] Fixed an issue where ingredients were shown in an unintended position during Cooking Battle with Pastro
\[Post Chapter 6 Entry] Fixed an issue where the stage does not automatically load during Cooking Battle with Pastro
\[Post Chapter 6 Entry] Fixed a UI display issue where it should not be displayed at the branch during opening hours
3) Others
Fixed issues where Weekly Fish and Fish Tracker contents are unlocked at unintended timing
\[Post Chapter 4 Entry] Fixed an issue where the animation does not play when GYAO performs Discipline right after mutation
Fixed an issue where changing Buy/Sell tab using a mouse was not possible at Duwa’s Workshop
📌Additional Information
If you experience any issues after the patch, please reach out to us through the official DAVE THE DIVER Discord server. Please compress the files from the path below and attach them to the ticket.
In case of crashes, freezing, or graphical issues, please refer to the \[File Verification Guide] and follow the steps.
Windows:
%LocalAppData%/../LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
Mac OS:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
◈ Notes
If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice.
Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Hello Divers!
We have conducted an update to address 'Ichiban's Holiday' action balance based on user feedback.
Please find the details below:
◈ Update Version:
Win: v1.0.5.1702
Mac: v1.0.5.595
◈ Update Content:
'Ichiban's Holiday' Improvements
ICHIBAN'S HOLIDAY DLC
<Improvements>
Improved the control and button input system based on user feedback
Improved Special Attack activation from simultaneous key input to single key input
Keyboard: Ctrl
Controller
XBOX, Nintendo Switch: B Button
PlayStation: O Button
Increased character movement speed
Reduced delay on character basic attacks
Fixed an input issue where pressing jump and attack simultaneously did not work sometimes
📌Additional Information
If you experience any issues after the patch, please reach out to us through the official DAVE THE DIVER Discord server. Please compress the files from the path below and attach them to the ticket.
In case of crashes, freezing, or graphical issues, please refer to the \[File Verification Guide] and follow the steps.
Windows:
%LocalAppData%/../LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
Mac OS:
~/Library/Logs/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/Player.log
~/Library/Application Support/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
or
~/Library/Application Support/com.nexon.dave/DAVE THE DIVER/SData
Steam Deck:
./.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/1868140/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/AppData/LocalLow/nexon/DAVE THE DIVER
◈ Notes
If there are any changes to the details, we will update you through this notice.
Please update Dave the Diver on Steam to the latest version for the changes to be applied.
Current Release
21917203
Uploaded Apr 05, 2026
System Requirements
How to Install
DaveTheDiver.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
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