Dave the Diver
ReleasedA genre-blending hit combining top-down spearfishing and diving action by day with restaurant management at Bancho Sushi by night, expanded in June 2026 by the "In the Jungle" content pack adding a new jungle biome, staff roster, and villager system.
- Developer
- MINTROCKET
- Release Year
- 2026
- Coverage
- 9 articles
Why It Matters
Dave the Diver is one of the best-reviewed indie games of the decade, and the June 2026 jungle DLC gave it a genuine second wind worth fresh coverage.
Dave the Diver Guides
7 guides
Guides
Dave the Diver Villager Gifts: All 23 Favorites (2026)
Dave the Diver villager gifts guide: all 23 favorites in the jungle DLC, every 3 and 4-heart reward, and the fastest daily routine to raise friendship.
10 min read
Dave the Diver In the Jungle Walkthrough: All 7 Chapters
Dave the Diver In the Jungle walkthrough: all 7 chapters, from The Village with Bad Food to Deep Down. Zone unlocks and key quests, chapter by chapter.
10 min read
Dave the Diver Jungle Staff Guide: All 9 Unlocks (2026)
Dave the Diver jungle staff guide covers all 9 hires. Unlock conditions, stats, and skills for Bancho Grill's Yasuto, Rover, Om Nom, and the rest.
9 min read
Dave the Diver Jungle Fish Guide: 50+ Species by Zone
Dave the Diver jungle fish list, zone by zone. 50+ confirmed species across Upper Utara Lake, Lower Utara Lake, and the Lakebed Sea, sourced and verified.
9 min read
Dave the Diver In the Jungle Guide: 9 Essential Tips
Dave the Diver In the Jungle guide: you can't return to the Blue Hole once you leave. 9 tips on Jungle Gun upgrades, Bancho Grill, and lake zones.
11 min readDave the Diver News & Reviews
Dave the Diver Jungle DLC Achievements: There Are None
Dave the Diver Jungle DLC achievements: there are none. Here's the leading community theory why, and where to find the base game's 43 achievements instead.
Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC: Out June 18 With 10 Hours
Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC launches June 18, 2026 with about 10 hours of jungle content, new critters, characters, and mini-games. What to know.
Notable Titles
- ▸Dave the Diver (2023)
- ▸Dave the Diver: In the Jungle Content Pack (2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dave the Diver?
- A genre-blending hit combining top-down spearfishing and diving action by day with restaurant management at Bancho Sushi by night, expanded in June 2026 by the "In the Jungle" content pack adding a new jungle biome, staff roster, and villager system.
- What platforms is Dave the Diver on?
- Dave the Diver is available on PC, Switch, PS5.
- Who developed Dave the Diver?
- Dave the Diver was developed by MINTROCKET.