DREADMOOR

DREADMOOR is an upcoming atmospheric, first-person fishing adventure and survival horror game developed by Dream Dock and published by Digital Vortex Entertainment. Set to release in late 2026, the game blends resource management, boat upgrading, and Lovecraftian cosmic horror against the backdrop of a flooded, post-nuclear apocalypse.

The game is set in “The Submerged Land,” a ruined world where a catastrophic human mistake caused the oceans to swallow coastal regions and irradiate the waters. Players take the helm of a humble fishing trawler, venturing out into the murky, dangerous seas to catch mutated fish, scavenge for forgotten technology, and survive encounters with terrifying eldritch aberrations that lurk beneath the waves and on the rotting shores.

Gameplay

DREADMOOR takes the traditionally relaxing mechanics of a fishing simulator and twists them into a tense, high-stakes survival loop.

Key gameplay mechanics include:

• High-Stakes Fishing: Players must scour the waters for fishing spots and experiment with crafted bait. However, the catch must be managed carefully—some of the more dangerous, mutated sea creatures will not hesitate to devour the other fish in your cargo hold before you can sell them.
• Vessel Customization: Your trawler is your lifeline. By selling your yield to mysterious, isolated traders, you can upgrade your humble boat into a fortified, monster-hunting machine capable of braving deeper, deadlier waters.
• Scavenging and Crafting: Players must regularly step off their boat to explore abandoned buildings, irradiated caves, and shipwrecks to find scrap metal and forgotten blueprints. These resources are used to craft specialized bait, reinforced harpoons, and essential medicines.
• Real-Time Combat: Danger is constant. Players will face real-time combat encounters both on the water (requiring boat-mounted defenses) and on land (relying on personal survival gear and reflexes).

Key Features:

• Eldritch Horror Meets Fishing — A unique genre mashup where reeling in a catch could result in a valuable payday or a violent encounter with a cosmic horror.
• Deep Progression — Methodically upgrade your boat, craft new survival tools, and adapt your loadout to survive the irradiated wastes.
• Atmospheric Dread — Navigates a bleak, heavily immersive world defined by isolation, resource scarcity, and a looming sense of dread over what lies in the depths.

Release Platforms:

• Microsoft Windows (PC) via Steam — Expected Q4 2026