Dreadmoor brings fishing horror to Steam Early Access

Dreadmoor entered Steam Early Access on November 9. Developed by Dream Dock and published by Digital Vortex Entertainment, the PC adventure puts you aboard a fishing boat in the Submerged Lands, a region transformed by catastrophe. Fishing is your livelihood, but the creatures beneath the water are also a threat.

Each trip involves choosing your fishing grounds and lures, filling the hold and deciding when to return. Back at port, catches can be sold or processed, while the boat needs fuel and improvements. Parts from mutant fish become upgraded lures; salvage from wrecks helps improve armor, the engine and storage capacity. Staying out after dark introduces further danger.

According to the developer, the Early Access build already contains the complete storyline and core gameplay. Finishing the story does not end the journey: players can continue exploring, fishing and improving their equipment. The studio expects this development phase to last roughly six to twelve months, with additional content planned. That is an estimate, not a confirmed full-release date.

Text support includes English, European Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. The launch announcement lists a US$19.99 base price; players should check Steam for their regional price. For anyone considering an early purchase, the important distinction is that a playable story is available, while the overall game remains in development.