Deadliest Catch: The Game
Released Apr 2020
Enter the dangerous world of king crab fishing in the deadly Bering Sea! Take command of your own fishing vessel, use realistic equipment, combat hazardous Alaskan waters and become the world's best crab catcher!
52% positive · 1,624 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
Deadliest Catch: The Game left Early Access and reached its 1.0 release on April 14, 2020. Following that launch, the developer (4Fishing/Ultimate Games S.A.) published a roadmap in June 2020 outlining several planned features and actively delivered on many of them through a series of updates. A major free DLC ship (F/V WhiteStar) shipped on July 25, 2020, and the team continued pushing substantial feature updates through 2021 — adding storm mechanics, a walkable port, NPC ships, new crab species, ship damage, and crew AI improvements, among other things. The last developer communication was the December 23, 2021 feature patch (version 1.1.95), which was a large update and notably mentioned that the team was "ready to start porting this game for consoles" — framing it as a milestone moment rather than a promise of further PC content. There have been no developer posts, patch notes, announcements, or any other official communications since December 23, 2021. The sole DLC listed on the store (the WhiteStar ship) was released in July 2020. No unreleased DLC exists in the store listing, and no future content has been announced. The gap between the last post on December 23, 2021, and today (June 27, 2026) spans more than four and a half years — well beyond any reasonable expectation of continued updates given the prior posting cadence. With no outstanding commitments, no roadmap items still pending, and an extended period of total silence, the game appears to have reached the end of its content development cycle as of that final December 2021 patch.
Evidence
Update 1.1.95 delivered storm mechanics, new terrain, a reputation system, radio messages, NPC towing, and numerous other features. The post closed by noting the team was ready to begin console porting. This is the last developer communication on record.
Beta update 1.1.44 delivered a walkable port, fish catching, ship damage, icebergs, whales, and NPC competitor ships — fulfilling multiple roadmap milestones.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
Ultimate Games S.A.
Achievements
23
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Hey, you! Yes, you! Do you want to be a landlubber your whole life? Or maybe you dream of making a fortune, sailing dangerous seas and learning the secrets of king crab catchers? Are you not afraid of risk, storms and crab claws? If you are brave enough, come with me to Dutch Harbor!
For a few days every year, experienced crab catchers and greenhorns brave the side of the element by side, putting their health and life on the line. The goal is to earn a fortune and become known as the best crab catcher. Now you can become one of them!
In Deadliest Catch: The Game you will compete in dangerous sea rallies to catch more crabs than you ever thought possible. The task is not simple – it is a battle against time, fishing quotas, crab migrations, and most importantly: the sea. Such is your fate on the Alaskan waters!
Your ship is no different from those that sail from Dutch Harbor every fall to seek a fortune in the marine abyss. You will conn your vessel in all conditions: breeze or gale, no storm can scare you, however terrifying it may look. The troubled sea, the soaked ship deck, the vessel floating on the waves - and you to overcome it all!
At your disposal, we leave not only this fishing vessel, but also all the onboard equipment - the crane, the winch, the launcher, and the coiling system. We will teach you to use them, step by step. Remember, no-one was born with the rudder - or a crab - in their hand. However, you will manage the vessel by yourself - as captain and fisherman at the same time. All devices are handled by you in the first-person mode to have the best view of everything happening on your boat. You will also get original crab pots - thanks to them you will be able to pick out all the crabs from the vastness of Bering Sea.
Remember that you must follow Alaskan law. Not all crabs can be caught and sold! A realistic 3D model will help you judge whether you have caught a handsome and expensive male, a protected female, or a baby. Analyze the water and seabed to better predict where crabs may be found.
Nature will not be your only opponent. Match your skills against the computer and other players! Invite your friends to compete for the title of the best crab catcher. Load your pots on board, sit at the controls of your ship and see which one of you is the fastest and most effective in catching your crab fortune from the bottom of the sea!
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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