# DREDGE — A Sinister Fishing Adventure > Sinister fishing adventure game exploring islands, depths, and uncovering mysteries. (iPhone/iPad app by Black Salt Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Black Salt Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756207154) - Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $9.99) - Rating: 4.30/5 from 1,078 App Store ratings · 1,132 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 783 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more - Released: 2025-02-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862/reviews.md ## What is DREDGE? *TRY BEFORE YOU BUY* Play the first area for free. One-time purchase unlocks the base game. DLC expansions available as additional in-app purchases. Captain your fishing trawler to explore a collection of remote isles, and their surrounding depths, to see what lies below. Sell your catch to the locals and complete quests to learn more about each area’s troubled past. Outfit your boat with better equipment to trawl deep-sea trenches and navigate to far-off lands, but keep an eye on the time. You might not like what finds you in the dark... Explore the Islands & Discover their Secrets Starting from your new home in the remote archipelago, ‘The Marrows’, take to the water and scour the depths for curious collectables and over 125 deep sea denizens. Explore each area while completing quests and visiting neighboring island regions – each with their own unique opportunities, inhabitants, and secrets. Dredge the Depths Someone wants you to dig up the past, but can you trust them and will it ever be enough? Beware the Fog Danger is everywhere, so watch for sharp rocks and shallow reefs, though the biggest threats of all lurk within the fog that cloaks the night-time seas... Game Features: - Unravel a Mystery: Captain your fishing trawler across a collection of remote islands, each with its own inhabitants to meet, wildlife to discover, and stories to unearth. - Dredge the Depths: Scour the sea for hidden treasures and complete quests to gain access to strange new abilities - Study Your Craft: Research special equipment and upgrade your boat’s capabilities to gain access to rare fish and valuable deep-sea curios. - Fish to Survive: Sell your discoveries to the locals to learn more about each area, and upgrade your boat to reach even more secluded locations. - Fight the Unfathomable: Strengthen your mind and use your abilities to survive trips out on the water after dark. ## Key features - Explore remote islands and depths - Catch and sell diverse sea life - Complete quests to uncover secrets - Upgrade fishing boat and equipment - Survive nighttime dangers - Unravel a dark mystery ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Blackstone Key | $0.99 | one-time | | The Pale Reach | $5.99 | one-time | | Blackstone Key | $0.99 | one-time | | The Pale Reach | $5.99 | one-time | | The Iron Rig | $11.99 | one-time | | The Iron Rig | $11.99 | one-time | | Base Game Unlock | $24.99 | one-time | | Base Game Unlock | $24.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of DREDGE? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great game - 🚀 Excellent port to mobile - 🎮 Supports controllers - 🎨 Stunning graphics - 🕹️ Intuitive controls - 🕹️ Smooth gameplay - 🕹️ Engaging gameplay loop - 🕹️ Fun and relaxing experience - 🕹️ Addictive and atmospheric - 🕹️ Fantastic story and lore **Cons** - 💰 Expensive for a mobile game - 🔍 Misleading 'free' description - 📱 Text/UI too small on phones - 🐛 Crashes and performance issues - 🎮 Controller support needs improvement **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on startup - Controller issues - Inventory/menu navigation problems **Most requested features** - Larger text and UI options - Cross-save between devices - More content and DLC - Minimap or navigation aids - Ability to walk around boat/town ## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,132) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge/id6526463862/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Meh *2026-08-19, version 1.0.10* If you want to waste time collecting resources to endlessly buy stuff to upgrade and try and figure out the upgrade puzzle in order to make the game interesting, then this is the game for you. And if you like an all female cast (with a few guys thrown in to “be fair”) you’ll absolutely love this. I never knew fishing and fishing towns were all girls. ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2026-08-08, version 1.0.10* Literally spent an entire day on this game without feeling the passage of time. Great artwork, music, atmosphere and also solid storyline. A must-have! ### 1/5 — Completely misleading *2026-07-25, version 1.0.10* Disgusting. This is just a trial, the full game costs $49.99. As if anyone is going to pay $49.99 for an iPad game. ### 5/5 — love it *2026-07-16, version 1.0.11* I loooooove it! All the mystories are so much fun to solve. And ts just the right amount of spooky ### 1/5 — $25 *2026-07-14, version 1.0.10* $25 for a mobile game has to be a joke right? Love the game but maybe $5 ### 4/5 — Good game but too expensive *2026-07-13, version 1.0.10* Game is actually fun and can be addicting. If you think the base game is worth $35 you’re out of line though. AAA games are $70 and this is not anywhere near a AAA game. I woulda bought it if it was more reasonably priced but for me it’s a no. ### 4/5 — Fun but pricey *2026-07-12, version 1.0.10* The game seems fun. Have to grind a bit but story is interesting. Other platforms like steam are cheaper. The $25 price tag is a bit high for an old game. I heard at release it was like $10. I’d pay that but not $25 for a 3 year old game. ### 5/5 — Beautiful, and Scary Indie Game *2026-07-06, version 1.0.10* In my humble opinion, Dredge is genuinely the best Indie game I’ve come across. The foreshadowing, casual gameplay, lovecraftian storytelling, and the overall aesthetic of this game is the closest you’ll ever get to a perfect game. People say it’s too expensive at full price (it does go on sale for ~60% off by the way), but for what you’re paying; it’s an excellent game. I have it on my pc, and just bought it on my phone to play offline while I’m travelling! 10/10. ### 5/5 — Works well on IOS *2026-07-05, version 1.0.10* It’s honestly a good time. I would much rather pay for games like this that are actually fun rather than the endless amount of free garbage games on the App Store. ### 4/5 — Fun but… *2026-07-03, version 1.0.10* The game is great have been playing it for hours but sometimes you grind and grind to buy something from the shipwrite just for it and your money to disappear and it does get annoying that you have to go grind once again for something. Maybe add a backup for that so if I buy something and it disappears for some reason it automatically goes to your storage. ## Frequently asked questions about DREDGE ### What is DREDGE? DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure game where you captain a trawler to explore remote islands and their surrounding waters. You'll catch fish, sell them to locals, complete quests, and upgrade your boat while uncovering the mysteries of each area and surviving the dangers of the night. ### How can I try DREDGE? You can try the first area of DREDGE for free. This allows you to experience the core gameplay and explore a portion of the game world before committing to a purchase. ### What is the pricing model for DREDGE? The base game of DREDGE can be unlocked with a one-time purchase. Additional DLC expansions are available as separate in-app purchases, offering more content. ### What kind of content can I expect to find in DREDGE? You can discover over 125 different deep-sea denizens, collect curious items, and explore unique island regions. The game features a narrative that involves unraveling a mystery and dealing with the unfathomable threats that lurk in the dark. ### What are the main activities in DREDGE? The main activities include fishing, selling your catch to locals, completing quests to learn about the areas, researching and upgrading your boat's equipment, and navigating the waters while being mindful of time and potential dangers. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.10 — 2025-06-17 - Lower default display settings have been added for lower end devices. ### 1.0.9 — 2025-05-21 - Fixed a Korean localisation string ### 1.0.8 — 2025-04-15 - Fixed an issue with bait spots not spawning the full range of fish ### 1.0.7 — 2025-03-20 - Fixes a bug that caused cloud saves to stop syncing for some MacOS and iOS players. - Fixes a bug that caused bonuses from reading books to not apply. - Fixes a bug that caused the description of some save slots not to be translated when choosing a new language. - Fixes a bug that caused some touch screen controls to stop working after rebinding controller inputs. - Fixes a bug that made wirelessly connected controllers unable to navigate the Store page. - Corrects a mistranslation in the fishing mini-game for Spanish. ### 1.0.1 — 2025-02-27 General updates and bug fixes ## Apps similar to DREDGE | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [uCaptain Fishing Boat Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ucaptain-fishing-boat-game/id1407231353) | 4.7 (13,245) | Free | Games | | [Idle Fish 2: Fishing Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-fish-2-fishing-tycoon/id1534396279) | 4.8 (5,666) | Free | Games | | [Fishing Boat Tycoon: Idle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishing-boat-tycoon-idle-game/id6467106875) | 2.3 (7) | Free | Games | | [Hooked Inc: Fishing Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hooked-inc-fishing-games/id1436213906) | 4.7 (500,574) | Free | Games | | [Let's Fish:Sport Fishing Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-fishsport-fishing-games/id768152194) | 4.4 (8,570) | Free | Games | | [Nautical Life : Boat Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nautical-life-boat-tycoon/id1122156258) | 4.5 (409) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Black Salt Games - [DREDGE+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dredge-plus/id6753196416) All apps by Black Salt Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/1756207154 ## Related topics [dredge](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dredge) · [silt](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/silt) · [trawler](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/trawler) · [sinister fate](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sinister-fate) · [scale the depths](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scale-the-depths) · [salt game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/salt-game) · [scales the depths](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/scales-the-depths) · [deep sea fishing adventure](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/deep-sea-fishing-adventure) · [lovecraft](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/lovecraft) · [creatures of the deep](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/creatures-of-the-deep) · [subnautica](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/subnautica) · [synster](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/synster) · [fisherman adventures](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fisherman-adventures) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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