As promised DAVE THE DIVER has made its way to Steam Early Access for the fresh from the ocean price of just $27 dollarydoos, and features roughly 10 hours of gameplay to enjoy ahead of its release in 2023 proper. The game is described as a "hybrid marine-tycoon adventure".



In case you've missed any of our previous news coverage on the game, here's some official info on what's in store if you pull up a stool at its sushi bar:

DAVE THE DIVER is a hybrid marine-tycoon adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole, an ecological wonder with unique ocean terrain to explore. Wanting to take advantage of the constantly changing ecosystem, Dave (the player), and Bancho, a sushi chef who specializes in cooking rare sea creatures, decide to open a sushi restaurant and try their luck in the food industry! But all is not as it seems, the Blue Hole holds secrets that await eager adventurers, so prepare to dive in for tasty treats and terrifying threats galore.

Key Features

• Combines action-adventure, RPG, and management tycoon gameplay in a seaside simulator experience!
  
  
• DAVE THE DIVER plunges players into an oceanic adventure where you can explore an underwater biome filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures.
  
  
• Catch fish and various creatures living in the Blue Hole using your trusty harpoon. You can upgrade and forge new equipment to prepare yourself for the dangers that lurk in the unknown.
  
  
• Using the ingredients you've gathered, run your very own sushi restaurant! Use the proceeds you make there to purchase more equipment to explore new areas.
  
  
• Enjoy an engaging story meeting Dave and his eccentric friends. Unearth the mystery of Blue Hole and help Dr. Bacon rediscover an ancient underwater secret.

Currently DAVE THE DIVER is scheduled for a full release sometime in first half of 2023. No doubt any and all feedback from its stint in both demo form and EA will help shape it, so be sure to check it out.