Octodad: Dadliest Catch is one of the most hilariously frustrating and charming experiences I've ever had on mobile. The premise is gold: you’re an octopus pretending to be a human father, and your biggest enemy isn't a villain—it's your own flailing limbs. Trying to perform mundane tasks like pouring milk or getting married becomes a slapstick comedy routine that genuinely makes me laugh out loud.
The touch controls actually add a layer of delightful chaos that fits the game perfectly. It’s a short, sweet journey that tells a surprisingly touching story about belonging and family, all while you're accidentally destroying a grocery store. If you want something that doesn't take itself seriously but offers a unique mechanical challenge, this is it.
Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.37Wed Sep 13 2023
Fix for checkpoint saving hitch that affected speed running.
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 nature a secret from his human family.
In this sequel to the splash hit Octodad, 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?
Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.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 nature a secret from his human family.
In this sequel to the splash hit Octodad, 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?
Octodad: Dadliest Catch is a third-person adventure 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 nature a secret from his human family. In this sequel to the original Octodad, our protagonist finds himself in a bind between his wife’s mounting distrust, and a disastrous trip to the local aquarium!
Wacky physics that result in hilarious moments
A unique story about an octopus trying to fit in
Challenging puzzles based on limb manipulation
Hidden ties and collectibles throughout the levels
Vibrant and quirky art style
The key to Octodad is learning to move one limb at a time. On mobile, you toggle between leg movement and arm manipulation. The goal is to be just steady enough to complete objectives without causing so much chaos that your 'suspicion meter' fills up.
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Everything in the world is interactive and reactive. Every move you make can lead to a chain reaction of physics-based accidents. The challenge lies in performing delicate tasks like grilling burgers or grocery shopping with an octopus's anatomy.
As you cause chaos or behave oddly in front of humans, your suspicion meter rises. If it fills up completely, you'll be caught and have to restart from the last checkpoint.