Dreadline: Net Quota

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Dreadline: Net Quota is a multiplayer action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by Mana Brigade and was released on December 16, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dreadline: Net Quota is a chaotic co-op game for up to 6 players set on dangerous seas. Catch fish with different rods or spearfishing, keep your boat afloat as systems fail, and survive unpredictable encounters without drowning as everything falls apart.

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 132 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game has a fun and unique concept that combines fishing with horror elements, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
The developers are actively updating the game and seem responsive to player feedback, showing promise for future improvements.
The visual style and character customization options are appealing, adding a playful touch to the dark atmosphere.

The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, including fish glitching out of the boat and issues with the engine and voice chat.
There is a significant lack of content, with limited enemy variety and repetitive gameplay that can become boring quickly.
The mechanics feel unpolished, with frustrating controls and a lack of clear feedback during gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy the experience fully.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting a range of buggy mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some aspects, like fishing and boat mechanics, are praised for their intuitive design and potential for fun, others criticize the clunky teamwork features and lack of clear feedback. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant updates and refinements to reach its full potential.
- “The fishing mechanics are easy to pick up and intuitive once you understand them (there are 2 rods: one uses a button mashing mechanic, the other a timed cast mechanic).”
- “Game is really relaxing once you understand the gameplay loop.”
- “The game’s a ton of fun, with surprisingly deep visual customization and some really enjoyable fishing mechanics.”
- “We were juggling so many buggy mechanics that we couldn't do the one thing the game has on the tin.”
- “The life saver mechanic, which should add some teamwork, feels clunky and ineffective.”
- “Better audio control, clearer in-game feedback, and tighter mechanics are necessary before this game can deliver a smooth, fun experience.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably affected by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly during gameplay mechanics like fishing, where large fish can behave erratically. While players acknowledge these issues as typical for an early access title, many still find the game enjoyable and are hopeful for future updates to address the problems. Overall, the glitches do not render the game unplayable, but they do detract from the experience.
- “We were juggling so many buggy mechanics that we couldn't do the one thing the game has on the tin.”
- “Cool idea but it's just all too buggy, unfinished and lacking content.”
- “I really want to like this game because a fishing lethal company game sounds great, but playing it for a bit I ran into way too many glitches.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and structure, with players suggesting the addition of NPCs, missions, and challenges to create a more engaging experience. Many desire a non-linear storyline that allows for exploration and side quests, while others feel the existing narrative is minimal and underdeveloped. The visual style is praised for its unique comic book-meets-manga aesthetic, but the overall storytelling leaves much to be desired.
- “The graphics are bold, gritty, and drenched in that comic book-meets-manga aesthetic that makes you feel like you’ve stepped straight into a twisted illustrated story.”
- “Make a non-linear storyline; we can play it, but it does not mean we can just enjoy the game at our own pace, doing side quests for some and others have the main objective.”
- “Make the game feel more alive, add NPCs, some missions, and maybe challenges.”
- “We’d played two hours and barely scratched the deeper story because of it, which felt like a slap with a wet fish.”
- “Apart from that, there's not really a story in the game.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark comedy and chaotic scenarios, such as players frantically escaping giant fish while navigating obstacles. Reviewers find the frantic fishing experience both hilarious and charming, likening it to a Lovecraftian horror comic infused with humor. Overall, the game's quirky mechanics and unexpected mishaps contribute to its comedic appeal.
- “It’s a hilarious sight when you and your crew of weary fisherfolk are scurrying about, trying to meet the company’s ever-hungry quota.”
- “This game plays like a horror comic scribbled by Lovecraft himself—equal parts panic, dark humor, and sea-born madness.”
- “A charming multiplayer game with dark and spooky environments but humorous gameplay.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's atmosphere is characterized as spooky and mysterious, creating an enjoyable environment for fun with friends. While the sound design complements this atmosphere effectively, some players feel that the overall gameplay lacks depth.
- “The team is full of nice people, and they are making a game that is all about having fun with friends in a spooky atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is really good.”
- “Ok atmosphere but terrible shallow gameplay.”
- “Dark, ghastly, and mysterious atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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Players find the game enjoyable and highly replayable, noting that it offers significant replay value. However, the duration of a single playthrough can vary greatly depending on the player's ability to navigate the challenges.
- “It's fun and very replayable.”
- “It has replay value for sure, but it's tough to say how long one 'playthrough' is, if you manage to survive through all the challenges.”
- “It has replay value for sure, but it's tough to say how long one 'playthrough' is if you manage to survive through all the challenges.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back and play again; the experience felt too linear.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant and unexciting.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users noting that it runs smoothly on a wide range of PCs and performs exceptionally well on the Steam Deck.
- “The optimization is amazing - it should run on just about any PC and works perfectly on a Steam Deck!”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by how well-optimized the game is; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The developers did a fantastic job with optimization, ensuring a seamless experience across various platforms.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a bold and gritty style, blending comic book and manga aesthetics that immerse players in a visually striking, illustrated narrative.
- “The graphics are bold, gritty, and drenched in that comic book-meets-manga aesthetic that makes you feel like you’ve stepped straight into a twisted illustrated story.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing a desire for more atmospheric horror music to enhance tension, while others noted the absence of music during gameplay, which could lead to unexpected moments of surprise.
- “If there was a way to scare it off... or perhaps not playing the horror music and letting it catch us off guard?”
- “There is no music during gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect frustrating due to frequent boat breakdowns, inadequate rewards from fishing, and persistent threats that hinder progress, making it difficult to upgrade equipment or enjoy the gameplay.
- “Every janky movement, fish aren't worth enough to upgrade anything, the boat breaks down every 5 seconds, and there are constant threats that make fishing and grinding for money impossible.”