Octodad: Dadliest Catch
Developed by Young Horses · Published by Young Horses
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Young Horses, published by Young Horses — single-player, multi-player, shared/split screen.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Octodad: Dadliest Catch.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP3
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0Ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Core HD Graphics 3000/4000, NVIDIA 8800 GT, ATI Radeon HD 4850 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
- Additional 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
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 450, AMD Radeon HD 5670 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Supported languages (12)
Octodad: Dadliest Catch FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Octodad: Dadliest Catch?
Steam classifies Octodad: Dadliest Catch as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Young Horses. Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a game about destruction, deception, and fatherhood. The player controls Octodad, a dapper octopus masquerading as a human, as he goes about his life. Octodad's existence is a constant struggle, as he must master mundane tasks with his unwieldy boneless tentacles while simultaneously keeping his cephalopodan...
How much does Octodad: Dadliest Catch cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Octodad: Dadliest Catch at $5.09. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Octodad: Dadliest Catch single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Octodad: Dadliest Catch: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Octodad: Dadliest Catch on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Octodad: Dadliest Catch for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Octodad: Dadliest Catch out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 30, 2014.
What platforms is Octodad: Dadliest Catch on?
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Octodad: Dadliest Catch single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Octodad: Dadliest Catch cost?
Steam lists it at $5.09.
Does Octodad: Dadliest Catch have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 32 achievements for Octodad: Dadliest Catch.
What is Octodad: Dadliest Catch's Metacritic score?
Octodad: Dadliest Catch has a Metacritic score of 69/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Octodad: Dadliest Catch?
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is developed by Young Horses and published by Young Horses.
Where to get Octodad: Dadliest Catch
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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