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Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Physics comedy adventure about an octopus pretending to be human

Young Horses · Released Jan 30, 2014

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 10K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
96% of 33 in 30 days
Players
13
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Feb 1, 2021
Minimum PC
HD 4850
2 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 69/100 (critic reviews)

What is Octodad: Dadliest Catch?

In this physics-based comedy adventure, you control an octopus posing as a human father. Guide his limbs through everyday tasks and a trip to the aquarium while keeping his identity secret from his family.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy slapstick built around awkward physics controls
  • +you want to share control of one character in co-op
  • +you like lighthearted stories about family life

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer precise movement over deliberately clumsy controls
  • −you want a longer adventure rather than a short story

What players say

94% of 10,016 reviews are positive · 96% of 33 in the last 30 days

Players praise the physical comedy and lighthearted family story. The main complaints are frustrating controls and the short length.

Players over time

▼ -46% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 37 players on Oct 12, 2026.

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How many players finish Octodad: Dadliest Catch?

37% of Steam players have unlocked «World's Best Dad», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

Octodad: Dadliest Catch screenshot 1

Octodad: Dadliest Catch system requirements

Minimum: HD 4850, 2 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP3
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghz or equivalent
Graphics
Intel Core HD Graphics 3000/4000, NVIDIA 8800 GT, ATI Radeon HD 4850 or better
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
NOT SUPPORTED: ATI Radeon X1600, Intel GMA950, NVIDIA Geforce 7050

Recommended

OS
Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor
Intel Core i5 2.8Ghz or equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 450, AMD Radeon HD 5670 or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Octodad: Dadliest Catch have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Octodad: Dadliest Catch run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
32
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Spanish - Spain, Russian, French, German, Korean, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Italian.

Does Octodad: Dadliest Catch use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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