Dave the Diver for Nintendo Switch (NSW)

Dave the Diver
Release date

28-06-2023

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure

Reported by

tortuga

IGDB Rating★ 8.7
IGDB

Dave the Diver is an action-adventure and management simulation game developed by Mintrocket. In the game, players control Dave, who spends his days diving into underwater environments to catch fish and gather resources, and his nights managing a sushi restaurant. The gameplay combines real-time underwater exploration and combat with restaurant management mechanics.

Dave the Diver is currently rated Perfect on EmuRank, and Eden is the recommended first emulator overall.

EmuRank currently tracks 11 reports for this game across 5 emulators and 1 operating system, so the guidance below reflects a broad testing base rather than a single setup.

Compatibility Verdict

Perfect
Recommended emulator

Eden

Confidence

High

Playable or better

100%

Scoring window

7 reports

Total tracked reports

11

Emulators tested

5

Operating systems

1

Last updated

100% of selected reports reach Playable or better across 7 reports in the current scoring window.

Perfect means the strongest current emulator evidence suggests this is the game's best supported compatibility tier. High confidence means report count and consistency are both strong — the recommendation above is well-supported.

Compatibility and confidence are separate signals. EmuRank tracks the full report history for this game, but the public ranking gives priority to the strongest current scoring window for each emulator.

How EmuRank Scores This Game

EmuRank currently tracks 11 reports for Dave the Diver across 5 emulators and 1 operating system.

For ranking purposes, reports are ordered by relevance using votes, freshness, and source quality. This means the most trusted and recent reports carry more weight in the final recommendation.

Eden has 7 total tracked reports for this game, and all of them are inside the current scoring window.

Why Eden Is Recommended

Eden is the current first recommendation because it combines the strongest compatibility evidence with the most convincing scoring window for this game. All 7 tracked reports for this emulator are inside the current scoring window.

100% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Community results are consistent and point in the same direction.

7 total reports7 in scoring windowPerfect: 86%Playable+: 100%

Best Emulator by Operating System

OS-specific data is currently available for Android only. Coverage across other operating systems would improve per-OS guidance.

Android Perfect

Eden

Confidence High

100% Playable or better  · 7 reports

Eden delivers Perfect on Android with high confidence across 7 reports (100% Playable or better).

Compare Emulators for This Game

Eden and Kenji-NX are close in the current ranking. The gap is narrow — OS-specific results and report freshness may matter more than the headline score.

Credible alternatives include Kenji-NX, MeloNX, Citron. See the table and emulator snapshots below for detail.

EmulatorCompatibilityPlayable+Scoring windowTotal reportsConfidenceConsensusNotes
Eden ★ Best Perfect 100%77HighstrongStrong consensus
Kenji-NX Perfect 100%11LowstrongThin evidence
MeloNX Perfect 100%11LowstrongThin evidence
Citron Perfect 100%11LowstrongThin evidence
Sudachi Playable 100%11LowstrongThin evidence

Emulator Snapshots

Eden is the current first recommendation. EmuRank tracks 7 reports for this emulator on this game, with 100% reaching Playable or better in the scoring window. Confidence: High. Strongest on Android.

Kenji-NX has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.

MeloNX has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.

Citron has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.

Sudachi has limited data on this game (1 report, Low confidence). More reports would clarify its standing.

Conflicting Results and What to Watch

Some compatibility evidence for Dave the Diver is mixed or incomplete. The evidence window is small — results are likely to shift as more reports arrive.

  • Very few reports

Testing Coverage and Data Sources

EmuRank currently tracks 11 reports for this game spanning June 2025 to October 2025. Those reports cover 5 emulators and 1 operating system, giving this page a broader evidence base than a single setup guide.

The report base is also detailed: 11 include configuration text, 11 include GPU data, 11 include device details, and 7 include notes. That makes the report history below useful not only for the verdict, but also for comparing real-world setups.

Total reports

11

Emulators tested

5

Operating systems

1

First tested

Latest tested

With config

11

With GPU data

11

Reports

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The summaries above explain the current recommendation, but the raw reports below remain the best place to inspect exact emulator versions, operating systems, hardware notes, and edge cases. They also show where successful and unsuccessful setups differ, which is why EmuRank keeps the full report history visible on the page.

11 reports tracked for this game. Use the filters below to narrow by emulator, OS, or compatibility level.

11 results
Emulator
Version
OS
Compat.
Relevance
Votes
Report Date
Author
Eden0.0.3Android Perfect 63.7 +1 Warlas
Eden0.0.3Android Playable 63.3 +1 Trymus
Eden0.0.3Android Perfect 58.6 0 Forza
Eden0.0.3Android Perfect 63.0 +1 Milliard
Sudachi1.0.15Android Playable 58.3 0 srb
Eden0.0.3Android Perfect 69.1 +4 TheStiftie
Kenji-NX2.0.3Android Perfect 69.1 +5 tortuga
Eden0.0.3Android Perfect 65.8 +3 naaiz1
Eden0.0.2Android Perfect 64.0 +3 Magic Pissile
MeloNX2.0.1Android Perfect 57.8 +1 Ravenv12
Citron0.6.1Android Perfect 60.2 +2 GarbageGutz
Eden 0.0.3 Android
Perfect
★ 63.7 ↑ +1 ·
Eden 0.0.3 Android
Playable
★ 63.3 ↑ +1 ·
Eden 0.0.3 Android
Perfect
★ 58.6 ↑ 0 ·
Eden 0.0.3 Android
Perfect
★ 63.0 ↑ +1 ·
Sudachi 1.0.15 Android
Playable
★ 58.3 ↑ 0 ·
Eden 0.0.3 Android
Perfect
★ 69.1 ↑ +4 ·
Kenji-NX 2.0.3 Android
Perfect
★ 69.1 ↑ +5 ·
Eden 0.0.3 Android
Perfect
★ 65.8 ↑ +3 ·
Eden 0.0.2 Android
Perfect
★ 64.0 ↑ +3 ·
MeloNX 2.0.1 Android
Perfect
★ 57.8 ↑ +1 ·
Citron 0.6.1 Android
Perfect
★ 60.2 ↑ +2 ·

Dave the Diver Emulator FAQ

Is Dave the Diver playable on EmuRank right now?
Dave the Diver currently shows Perfect compatibility on EmuRank, based on 11 reports across Nintendo Switch. Compatibility describes the strongest current evidence, while confidence describes how stable that recommendation is.
What is the best emulator for Dave the Diver?
Eden is currently the recommended first emulator for Dave the Diver — 100% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Confidence is High. EmuRank tracks 7 total reports for this emulator on Dave the Diver, and all of them are inside the current scoring window. Check the OS breakdown above for platform-specific guidance.
Why does EmuRank recommend Eden for Dave the Diver?
EmuRank ranks emulators by combining compatibility evidence with confidence derived from report count and consistency. Eden currently achieves the highest combined score for Dave the Diver. See the Why Eden Is Recommended section above for the full breakdown.
How many reports does EmuRank track for Dave the Diver?
EmuRank currently tracks 11 reports for Dave the Diver. These reports cover multiple emulators and operating systems. Each emulator recommendation is based on its own highest-relevance scoring window, not the raw full history alone.
Does the best emulator for Dave the Diver change by operating system?
Results can vary by OS. Current OS breakdown: Android: Perfect via Eden. Check the Best Emulator by Operating System section above for the full per-OS picture.
What should I do if my setup differs from the recommendation?
Start with the emulator recommended for your specific OS in the section above. If your OS shows weaker evidence, check the raw reports below for recent setups that match your hardware. You can also submit a report to help expand the evidence base.
How recent is the current compatibility data for Dave the Diver?
EmuRank recalculates compatibility automatically whenever a new report is submitted or voted on. Check the compatibility calculated date near the top of the page for the last update time. The raw reports below show exact dates for each individual test.