Not-really-an-indie-game Dave the Diver is a charming mix between crafting, managing a restaurant and exploring the ocean with a great 2,5D presentation. The gameplay expands over time and introduces new systems and quirky characters regularly. Better equipment lets the player dive deeper into the ocean, getting better resources to craft even better equipment. And make more money by capturing and serving more rare fish in the restaurant. There are quite a few systems to take care of but none of them is very deep or complex and mostly revolve around mini-games. There is also no time pressure or danger of going bankrupt. Overall it’s a very laid back and relaxing game that also works perfectly on the Steam Deck. Just don’t expect deep gameplay or truly engaging mechanics. It’s a simple game with a lot of heart and charm.