DREADMOOR Out Now in Early Access: Price, Discount & Roadmap

DREADMOOR, the dark first-person fishing adventure from developer Dream Dock and publisher Digital Vortex Entertainment, is out now in Steam Early Access. It arrived on November 9, 2026 riding one of Steam's top 60 most-wishlisted spots and more than 750,000 wishlists. But why is it so appealing at first glance? Here is everything confirmed in the official launch announcement, as of November 12, 2026.

Out Now in Early Access: Price and Discount

DREADMOOR costs $19.99, and a 10% launch discount brings it down to $17.99. The offer is Steam's "Introductory Offer," which ends on November 23, 2026 — after that, the game returns to its full Early Access price. Regional pricing applies, so your local Steam store shows the exact price and discount for your region. This kind of discount is common among games entering Early Access as it helps games build traction to comfortably fund the final stage of development, while also securing an important feedback from the players.

Supporter Pack and Six Launch Bundles

There's also an optional Early Access Supporter Pack for $4.99 with six purely cosmetic items for your trawler: two dashboard figurines (including a knitted Bozur and his talkative fish companion), two flags and two ship wheels — one of them a mysterious stone obelisk with a glowing eye, another with a miniature aquarium built into its center. On top of that, six launch bundles pair the game with Pacific Drive, Cast n Chill, Murky Divers, GONE Fishing, Fishing Inc and Voodoo Fishin' — handy if you want a fishing fix with a different flavor on the side. You can visit the Steam store page for additional information.

What's in Early Access: Full Story, First Region

DREADMOOR is set in a world drowned by a catastrophic human mistake, civilization has crumbled, and the remnants of humanity struggle to survive among the ruins. As a lone fisherman navigating the mysterious Submerged Lands, you'll uncover the secrets of a broken world, encounter grotesque creatures born from the catastrophe, and face the dangers lurking beneath the murky waters. 

As usual, the Early Access version of the game doesn't allow players to experience the whole game. This Early Access build ships the complete storyline set in the first region of the flooded Submerged Lands, along with a wide variety of fish species and mutations to discover. Once the story is done, you can keep sailing: fish the murky waters, craft upgraded lures from mutant fish parts, salvage wrecked ships for boat components, and improve your armor, engine and cargo hold in the dry dock. More regions and story chapters are planned for later in Early Access.

Roadmap: 6-12 Months, Price Rise at 1.0

Dream Dock expects Early Access to last six to twelve months, with new content added along the way. There's no firm date for version 1.0 yet, but the studio has confirmed the game is cheaper during Early Access — so the price will rise at full release. If the idea clicks with you, the launch window is the best time to buy.

DREADMOOR vs Dredge: The Obvious Comparison

The comparison everyone makes is with Dredge, the 2023 fishing adventure that turned cozy angling into quiet Lovecraftian dread. DREADMOOR borrows the mood but changes the perspective and the pace: it's first-person, single-player, and features survival crafting, boat upgrades and real-time combat against mutated sea life on top of the fishing. If Dredge was dread from the deck, DREADMOOR puts you in the water.

The launch follows another recent fishing release, Cozy~Fishing Kitten, which takes a much softer approach to the genre. If you are looking for a darker option, compare prices and grab your DREADMOOR Steam key at the best available price.