When I look back at my favorite indies of the last few years, it’s impossible excavator not drifting straight to the forefront of my mind. If you love fishing mini-games, Eldritch horror games, or both, it’s a must-have. Thanks to the festive generosity of Epic Games, Dredge is now free to keep, but only if you’re super fast.

A leisurely, calm fishing simulation, your goal in Dredge first begins with catching a few fish that you can sell in the local village in order to make repairs to your humble boat. However, it quickly becomes clear that fishing at night is absolutely not recommended in this horror game. As the sun sets, the gently lapping waves and picturesque backdrops transform into a truly spooky environment that becomes the hunting ground for some sinister sea monsters.

Therefore, you must ensure that you do not exceed your time on the waves and end each day in the protected area of ​​a port. Dredge’s world design (and the prospect of finding new species of fish) entices you to explore and explore uncharted waters. However, without the right upgrades, your boat may not be able to reach the more distant areas.

Not only are the scares and exploration on point, the actual fishing in Dredge is also great fun. Filling out your compendium with all species and some of their corrupt, mutated variants is extremely satisfying, and fitting your daily loot into a grid-based inventory system is like a recurring puzzle.

I can’t praise Dredge enough, and right now you can get it for free on the Epic Games Store. But you’ll have to be quick – this offer is valid for 24 hours only and ends on Wednesday, December 25th at 8:00 AM PT/ 11:00 AM ET/ 4:00 PM GMT/ 5:00 PM CET. You can grab this excellent free offer right here.

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