Octodad: Dadliest Catch

About Octodad: Dadliest Catch

Young Horses released this quirky sequel on January 30, 2014. It is an indie adventure simulator where you play as Octodad, a fancy octopus pretending to be human. The story picks up after the first game when your wife starts doubting your identity and a trip to the aquarium goes wrong. You must navigate daily life while hiding your true form from your family. The game launched on many systems including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and mobile devices. It supports both single player and local co-op modes for up to four people trying to figure out how to move a body that has no bones.

Gameplay

You control an octopus with eight independent tentacles that refuse to move in unison. Walking involves flailing your limbs while trying to keep an upright posture. Simple actions like opening doors or picking up items require precise timing because your limbs slip easily. A typical session involves navigating rooms, avoiding suspicious looks from your human wife and son, and managing chaos when your family questions your behavior. You can use any limb to grab objects, but they often get tangled with each other. The controls feel intentionally clunky to simulate the struggle of a soft-bodied creature in a rigid world. Multiplayer lets friends take control of different limbs or characters to add more confusion to the simulation.

What Players Think

The PlayPile data shows mixed reactions from players who have tried this title. IGDB lists a score of 72.3 out of 100 based on 102 ratings, suggesting a polarizing experience. Community mood logs indicate high frustration levels during difficult puzzle sections, followed by bursts of laughter when things go wrong. Average playtime sits around six hours for a standard run through the campaign. Review snippets often mention the difficulty of controlling the character as both a flaw and a feature. Some users report completing the game in under four hours if they stick to linear paths, while others spend ten hours trying every possible interaction. The cooperative mode sees higher completion rates when players communicate well.

PlayPile's Take

This is a niche pick for anyone who enjoys physical comedy or hates precise platforming mechanics. You will pay for this on various storefronts depending on your console choice. There are no significant achievement lists to chase, which keeps the focus on the mess you make rather than completion percentages. Do not buy this if you want a smooth, polished game with consistent controls. The charm lies in the struggle itself and the absurdity of an octopus trying to be a dad. It works best when played with friends who can laugh at your failures. If you can tolerate the awkward movement, it offers a funny hour or two of stress relief.

Storyline

Octodad: Dadliest Catch is the sequel to the splash hit, Octodad! This time, our cephaloprotagonist has gotten himself in a bind between his wife’s mounting mistrust, and a disastrous trip to the local aquarium! Are you dad enough to control the titular octopus father as he strives to hide his nautical nature from his family while keeping his tangled tentacles intact?