Horror and fishing might not seem like a natural mix. Waiting patiently for a bite while sitting by the water and watching the day pass by doesn’t exactly lend itself to much tension or fear. On the other hand, being isolated on the ocean, unaware of what might be lurking in its mysterious depths make it almost seem surprising that more fishing games haven’t already explored the potential for horror. One excellent title that does make that connection launched on all major platforms in 2023, and now it’s available on Xbox Game Pass.
Dredge was one of the surprise indie hits of the year it launched, and for good reason. Its cosmic horror fishing concept alone is enough to garner it some attention, but it’s how the game mixes initially relaxing gameplay with a growing sense of unease that makes it a favorite of so many players.
