DREDGE

By Black Salt Games

Build a fishing business around curious catches, limited cargo space and the risks of staying out after dark.

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DREDGE — a fishing boat beside a lighthouse at sunset

DREDGE — a catch information panel beside the cargo hold

DREDGE — a small boat among tangled roots

DREDGE — a dockside trader and inventory panels

THE QUICK INTRODUCTION

What’s it all about?

DREDGE makes the practical work of fishing feel increasingly uneasy. You take a small boat between islands, arrange catches in a constrained hold and spend earnings on better equipment. A promising trip can become a difficult decision when daylight runs short and a distant shape no longer looks harmless.

The cargo puzzle gives each discovery a cost: something valuable may occupy space needed for repairs, a quest item or another catch. That is what makes the boat upgrades meaningful. I would recommend approaching it as an exploration adventure with unsettling edges, rather than a detailed fishing simulator. Native mobile editions offer another way in, with store-specific purchases and controls described below.

Release and platform details

Developer: Black Salt Games. Publisher: Team17. Steam edition release date: Mar 30, 2023. Desktop systems listed on Steam: Windows, macOS.

Black Salt Games publishes the native mobile editions. The Apple download offers a trial with an in-app full-game unlock; purchases and save support differ between storefronts.

Official sources

Store information checked on 15 October 2026. Availability, device requirements and optional purchases can vary by region and platform.

Artwork and image credits

Image credit: Black Salt Games / Team17. The official cover and gallery images come from the developer/publisher’s Steam listing. Gallery images represent the PC store edition and may include promotional panels. Mobile editions may look different. Images belong to their respective owners.