Beginner Guide
Learn the opening survival loop, essential supplies, safe exploration habits, and how fishing supports your first journeys.
DREADMOOR
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Enter the flooded Submerged Lands in a first-person fishing adventure where every expedition carries a risk. Catch strange fish, salvage resources, upgrade your trawler, and survive mutated creatures on water and land.
Early Access planned Nov 9, 2026Demo released Oct 6, 2026400K+ wishlist milestone77% positive demo reviews · Nov 31 planned Early Access region
Recent Guides
- boat · 2026-11-03DREADMOOR boat fuel guide: Feed the Larva, Use the Pump, and Plan Trips
- boat · 2026-11-03DREADMOOR cargo hold storage guide: Sort Fish and Keep Quest Catches
- boat · 2026-11-03DREADMOOR Dry Dock module installation: Craft, Lift, and Fit Boat Parts
- boat · 2026-11-03DREADMOOR How to Repair Boat: Dry Dock Cleaning and Bug Slime Hull Repairs
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Your DREADMOOR Journey
Demo Walkthrough
Follow the demo's settlement questline, discover nearby islands, scavenge materials, and meet the engineer at the dry dock.
Fishing & Bait Guide
Understand skill-based fishing, bait choices, unusual catches, and why sorting fish in your hold matters.
Trawler Upgrades
Plan hull, engine, propeller, fuel, and lighting improvements before venturing into riskier waters.
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DREADMOOR Guides
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DREADMOOR boat fuel guide: Feed the Larva, Use the Pump, and Plan Trips
Refuel the boat in the DREADMOOR demo by processing Snappers, feeding the fuel larva, and using the pump nozzle before sailing for supplies.
Read guideboatDREADMOOR cargo hold storage guide: Sort Fish and Keep Quest Catches
Place and sort fish in DREADMOOR's hold, protect intact quest catches from accidental processing and understand the official predation warning.
Read guideboatDREADMOOR Dry Dock module installation: Craft, Lift, and Fit Boat Parts
Install boat modules in the DREADMOOR demo by researching blueprints, using the lathe, raising the lift, and fitting parts into the correct slots.
Read guideboatDREADMOOR How to Repair Boat: Dry Dock Cleaning and Bug Slime Hull Repairs
Clean the boat at dry-dock level two, then lower it to level one and patch the hull with the repair tool loaded with Bug Slime.
Read guideboatDREADMOOR How to Upgrade Engine: Carburetor, Lathe and Installation Order
Research the upgraded engine, buy the Carburetor, store the old module, and install the real upgrade through the demo's dry-dock sequence.
Read guideboatDREADMOOR hull protection upgrade: Research, Craft and Fit the Plates
Unlock hull protection after the Chromatic Scales quest, craft it at the lathe and install the required pieces in the raised boat's slots.
Read guidecraftingDREADMOOR how to get Bug Slime: Beetle Location and Hook Gun Route
Find Bug Slime in the DREADMOOR demo by retrieving blue slime-producing beetles behind the trading post, then use it for repairs and crafting.
Read guidecraftingDREADMOOR how to get Chromatic Scales: Process the Demo's Softgrazers
Get Chromatic Scales by crafting Wind-up Tin, catching the requested Softgrazers and processing them before speaking to John.
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What is DREADMOOR?
DREADMOOR is a single-player, first-person fishing and survival adventure from Dream Dock, set in a post-apocalyptic world swallowed by water. Players pilot a trawler between isolated settlements, catch valuable fish, explore ruins, and fight mutated creatures.
The gameplay links fishing, trading, scavenging, crafting, and boat upgrades into a survival loop. The free Steam demo features its own questline, nearby islands, an engineer, and a dry dock; the November 2026 Early Access launch is planned to expand the journey.
- Developer
- Dream Dock
- Publisher
- Digital Vortex Entertainment
- Platform
- PC (Steam)
- Genre
- Horror Fishing Adventure
- Early Access Date
- Nov 9, 2026
- Wishlists
- 400K+
- Demo Reviews
- 77% Positive
- Planned US Price
- $19.99
Explore DREADMOOR
Explore fishing, demo quests, crafting, trawler upgrades and survival. Developer-announced systems and version-specific demo details are distinguished in each guide.
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DREADMOOR Beginner Guide
Start your journey through the flooded Submerged Lands with essential fishing, exploration, trading, and survival tips. Learn how to prepare your trawler, gather useful resources, and make progress without overlooking the game's core systems.
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Begin at the remote settlement featured in the demo and familiarize yourself with the available quests and nearby locations.
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Learn the skill-based fishing system, experiment with bait, and trade your catches for useful supplies.
3
Explore nearby islands and flooded locations by boat or on foot to collect scrap metal, materials, and other resources.
4
Meet the local engineer and visit the dry dock to learn how to improve your trawler.
5
Check your fuel, equipment, and vessel condition before longer trips into dangerous waters.
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DREADMOOR Demo Walkthrough
Explore the DREADMOOR demo's separate questline, remote settlement, and surrounding islands. This overview covers confirmed activities and locations, including scavenging, meeting the engineer, upgrading your ship, and encountering the dangers that emerge after dark.
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Explore the remote settlement where the demo's independent questline takes place.
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Visit the surrounding islands using your trawler and explore accessible areas on foot.
3
Fish in unfamiliar waters and scavenge useful materials needed for survival and equipment improvements.
4
Meet the local engineer and investigate the ship upgrade options available at the dry dock.
5
Continue exploring the Submerged Lands while preparing for the unsettling events and increased dangers associated with nightfall.
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DREADMOOR Fishing Guide
Master DREADMOOR's skill-based fishing system and learn how bait selection, fishing locations, and cargo management affect your catches. Discover why dangerous species can be valuable and why storing different fish together requires careful planning.
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Explore the Submerged Lands to discover fishing locations with different aquatic creatures.
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Experiment with different baits to target the varied fish species found throughout the flooded world.
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Practice the game's skill-based fishing mechanics to catch unfamiliar and dangerous specimens.
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Organize your catches inside the trawler's cargo hold because predatory fish can consume other stored catches.
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Trade valuable catches with inhabitants of the Submerged Lands or process fish into useful crafting materials.
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DREADMOOR Boat Upgrades
Discover the trawler improvements confirmed by the developers, including hull protection, engine choices, additional fish storage, and lighting. Learn how the ship upgrade system supports longer journeys, safer exploration, and more productive fishing expeditions.
Hull Armour Mk I
A confirmed ship upgrade that improves the trawler's hull protection against hazards.
Engine Options
The developers announced two engine options within the ship upgrade system.
Fish Storage
An additional fish storage upgrade increases the vessel's capacity for carrying catches.
Roof-Mounted Lantern
A confirmed lighting upgrade for the trawler that supports visibility during darker conditions.
Propeller and Spotlight
The main Steam description also identifies propeller improvements and spotlights among the vessel customization options.
05
DREADMOOR Crafting Guide
Explore the crafting systems used to turn scavenged resources and processed fish into survival equipment. Learn about confirmed crafting categories, including specialized bait, reinforced harpoons, medicines, and fishing tackle, without relying on unverified ingredient lists.
Fishing Bait
Craft specialized bait and lures to support fishing activities and encounters with different aquatic species.
Fishing Tackle
Use the workbench to craft fishing tackle and related equipment.
Reinforced Harpoons
Reinforced harpoons are among the equipment types described in the official crafting overview.
Medicines
Rare medicines are identified as craftable survival items in the official game description.
Processed Fish Materials
Fish can provide materials and components used to create useful equipment, bait, and upgrades.
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DREADMOOR Resources and Exploration
Learn about the exploration tools and resource types used throughout the Submerged Lands. Discover how scavenging, cargo recovery, locked containers, and radio-assisted exploration connect to crafting and ship progression.
Scrap Metal
A valuable scavenging resource found throughout the ruined environments of the Submerged Lands.
Blueprints
Forgotten blueprints are valuable discoveries that can contribute to equipment and crafting progression.
Grappling Hook Gun
A confirmed exploration tool used to retrieve drifting cargo from the flooded environment.
Locked Containers
The developers describe locked containers and lockpicking as part of the exploration experience.
Ship Radio
The vessel's radio helps players discover new destinations throughout the flooded world.
Exploration Sites
Abandoned buildings, caves, and shipwrecks are confirmed locations where players can search for useful finds.
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DREADMOOR Survival Guide
Prepare for dangerous expeditions by learning about fuel management, vessel repairs, Sea-Blight contamination, and hostile creatures. Understand the survival systems described by the developers and why nighttime exploration requires additional preparation.
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Prepare enough fuel for your journey and identify isolated gas stations or fuel cans that can replenish your supplies.
2
Monitor the trawler's condition and repair damage after dangerous encounters.
3
Remove Sea-Blight polyps from your vessel as part of the announced ship maintenance mechanics.
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Use the game's resting mechanic to pass time while accounting for the different risks associated with day and night.
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Prepare appropriate equipment for hostile encounters, including the confirmed Harpoon Launcher.
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Approach nighttime exploration cautiously because the developers describe the world as becoming less predictable after dark.
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DREADMOOR System Requirements
Check the official PC hardware requirements before playing DREADMOOR and compare minimum and recommended configurations. This section also covers the demo's storage requirements, supported operating system, and current Steam Deck verification status.
Minimum CPU
Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600.
Minimum GPU
Nvidia GTX 1060 with 6 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon RX 580 with 8 GB VRAM.
Minimum RAM
8 GB RAM with Windows 10 or later and DirectX 12.
Recommended CPU
Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600.
Recommended GPU
Nvidia RTX 4060 or AMD Radeon RX 7600 with 16 GB system RAM.
Demo Storage
The official DREADMOOR Demo Steam page lists 20 GB of available storage.
Steam Deck
The developers have discussed Steam Deck improvements, but the Steam store does not currently display an official Verified rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
DREADMOOR, the free demo and the planned Early Access release.
Is DREADMOOR available to play?
The free Steam demo is available. The main game lists a planned Early Access release date of November 9, 2026, as checked on November 3.
Does DREADMOOR have multiplayer?
The official Steam pages list DREADMOOR and its demo as single-player experiences.
Does the demo include every planned Early Access feature?
The demo is a separate version. Developer announcements describe planned Early Access content, so do not assume every announced feature is available in the demo.
Is this an official DREADMOOR website?
No. DREADMOOR Wiki is an independent fan-made guide and is not affiliated with Dream Dock or Digital Vortex Entertainment.
Ready to Survive DREADMOOR?
From your first catch to dangerous night expeditions, explore our independent guides to fishing, crafting, trawler upgrades, and the demo's opening quests.
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