Digital Vortex has signed on to publish DREADMOOR, the Lovecraftian horror fishing game from Dream Dock, with a Windows PC launch on Steam planned for 2026. The partnership aims to elevate the project’s scope and reach as the studio steers its eerie, post-apocalyptic vision toward a global audience.
Dream Dock’s CEO Rostislav Fedorov says the team is building an IP that extends well beyond “fishing in the apocalypse,” and that working with Digital Vortex will help scale production, sharpen the creative direction, and carry DREADMOOR’s madness to players worldwide. Echoing that enthusiasm, Digital Vortex CEO Alex Izotov praised Dream Dock’s clear vision and their haunting blend of Lovecraftian horror and post-nuclear survival, calling the game both unique and powerful.
Momentum has been strong since the project’s reveal. Just 10 days after its April 2025 announcement, DREADMOOR surpassed 40,000 Steam wishlists and climbed into the top 600 most-wishlisted titles on the platform—impressive traction achieved with minimal marketing. The team is targeting a full release in Q4 2026.
DREADMOOR is a dark first-person horror fishing adventure set across a flooded wasteland where danger and mystery seep into every shoreline. Players will explore on foot and by water, casting lines for a wide range of unnerving aquatic creatures while braving hostile encounters in a world steeped in cosmic dread. The experience blends cinematic storytelling with psychological tension, crafting, and fishing systems designed to be as compelling as they are unsettling.
The game draws inspiration from standouts like DREDGE, Metro Exodus, and Resident Evil, channeling their atmospheric intensity, survival elements, and nerve-wracking encounters into something distinct. A new trailer teases the tone and mechanics, hinting at a bleak, beautifully realized setting where every catch could be your last.
Key details at a glance:
– Title: DREADMOOR
– Genre: First-person horror fishing adventure
– Themes: Lovecraftian horror, post-apocalyptic survival, psychological tension
– Core features: Cinematic storytelling, crafting, exploration across land and sea, addictive fishing mechanics
– Platform: Windows PC via Steam
– Release window: Q4 2026
– Milestones: 40,000+ wishlists in 10 days; top 600 most-wishlisted on Steam
With its blend of cosmic horror, survival exploration, and tense fishing gameplay, DREADMOOR is positioning itself as one of the most intriguing indie horror releases on the horizon. Keep an eye on its progress as Dream Dock and Digital Vortex push toward the 2026 launch window.
