At a glance
The short version
- Game
- DREADMOOR
- Guide type
- Beginner's Guide
- Read time
- 6 min read
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Quick answer
99, and a free demo is live now.
Guide details
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
Game | DREADMOOR, a dark first-person fishing adventure in a submerged world |
Developer / Publisher | Dream Dock / Digital Vortex Entertainment |
Early Access launch | November 9, 2026, unlocking at 13:00 UTC, on PC via Steam |
Price | $19.99; an optional $4.99 Supporter Pack is also listed |
Demo | Free demo live now on Steam (demo app 5219790) |
Early Access length | Expected 6 to 12 months |
What this hub covers | Demo beginner guide and demo fishing system guide only |
What is DREADMOOR?
DREADMOOR is a dark first-person fishing adventure set in a submerged world, rotting from a past catastrophe, according to the Steam store page. You fish in murky waters, upgrade your boat, craft survival gear, and fight monstrous creatures that lurk under the water and on the land. It is single-player and launches on PC via Steam.
Early Access: date, price, and what is included
Early Access begins November 9, 2026, unlocking at 13:00 UTC, at $19.99. An optional Supporter Pack is listed at $4.99. The Early Access period is expected to last 6 to 12 months. According to the official announcement, the Early Access version includes the full core gameplay plus a complete story line and one main region. That is the official scope for launch day; anything beyond it is not confirmed yet.
What the demo contains
The free demo is live now on Steam. It has its own self-contained quest line set in a remote settlement and the surrounding islands, explored by boat and on foot. It covers fishing, boat upgrades, crafting, and night events. The demo has English and Russian voice acting. If you only have time for one thing before November 9, play the demo: it is the only hands-on version of the game available right now, and everything in this hub is written from it.
Guides in this hub
DREADMOOR Demo Beginner's Guide: First Expedition, Fishing Basics, and Boat Upgrades. Your first run through the demo: the settlement, the crafting bench, the first boat trip out of the Slough, and how to survive the night. https://vaagame.com/en-US/guides/dreadmoor-demo-beginners-guide
DREADMOOR Fishing System Explained (Demo): Catches, Mutations, and Night Events. How fishing works in the demo: the reel-in loop, what mutated catches are for, and why night fishing is riskier. https://vaagame.com/en-US/guides/dreadmoor-fishing-system-demo
What is not here yet
No full walkthrough, no boss guide, no ending guide, and no complete collection list. The demo only covers its own quest line and one area, so writing those now would mean guessing. They will be added after the full game launches on November 9, 2026, and only for content we can verify in the game.
Why the wait is worth watching
DREADMOOR has passed 400,000 wishlists, according to the developer in September 2026, sits in the Steam Top 100 most wishlisted games, and ranked 2nd on the November wishlist chart. That is a lot of attention for a first-person fishing game, and it is the reason this hub exists before launch: the demo is already playable, and the questions players ask about it are answerable now.
FAQ
When does DREADMOOR come out? Early Access starts November 9, 2026, unlocking at 13:00 UTC, on PC via Steam.
How much does it cost? $19.99, with an optional $4.99 Supporter Pack.
Is there a demo? Yes, the free demo is live now on Steam and has its own quest line, fishing, boat upgrades, crafting, and night events.
How long will Early Access last? The official estimate is 6 to 12 months.
Is this hub finished? No. It is a demo preview. Full guides come after launch, once the content can be verified in the full game.
Bottom line: play the demo now, read the beginner guide before your first expedition, and come back on November 9, 2026, for the Early Access launch. Everything on this page is written from the demo and official sources as of November 7, 2026, and will be updated when the full game is out.