Octodad: Dadliest Catch in IOS

Father. Husband. Octopus.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

92/100

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.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 24 2026
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I usually hate bad controls, but in Octodad, they are the point. It’s a comedy of errors. Trying to pour a bowl of cereal or mow the lawn becomes an epic struggle against physics. It’s genuinely funny, which is rare for a video game.

The writing is surprisingly heartfelt, focusing on Octodad's desire to be a good father despite his obvious... limitations. The mobile version handles the 'intentional clunkiness' surprisingly well with touch controls, though it can become genuinely frustrating during the more 'action-heavy' stealth sequences. It’s a great 'gimmick' game that actually has a soul.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Genuinely funny premise and writing
  • Unique control scheme
  • Charming art style
  • Intentional frustration can become real frustration
  • Stealth sections are weak
  • Short campaign

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional physics glitches; character clipping through environment.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You want a unique, funny game and have a high tolerance for (intentional) control frustration.

    Skip if: You want precise controls and serious gameplay.

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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun, appreciates original concepts
    • Hardware: iPhone 13
    • Playtime: 4 hours
    • Status: Finished Story Mode

    The Game

    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?


    Ratings & Reviews

    4.3 out of 5 with 2805 Counts
    Age Rating 9+

    Screenshots

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    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!

    Features

    1

    Wacky physics that result in hilarious moments

    2

    A unique story about an octopus trying to fit in

    3

    Challenging puzzles based on limb manipulation

    4

    Hidden ties and collectibles throughout the levels

    5

    Vibrant and quirky art style

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Octodad: Dadliest Catch [Android/iOS] official trailer (HD) - YouTube

    Related Videos

    News on this game

    'Octodad: Dadliest Catch' hits the Nintendo Switch November 9th

    If you haven't played the ultra-charming (and maybe a little disturbing) game Octodad: Dadliest Catch, yet, now's maybe the time.

    Engadget - Wed Nov 29 2017

    Easter Eggs - Octodad: Dadliest Catch Guide

    Octodad: Dadliest Catch contains quite a few references to other indie titles and developers. These can be found in the Gervason's Grocery.

    IGN - Sat Mar 29 2014

    Bugsnax Celebrates Release Day With Free iOS Stickers

    PlayStation 5 launch game Bugsnax is now immortalized as a set of free mobile stickers available to iPhone owners everywhere.

    Screen Rant - Tue Dec 29 2020

    E3 2013: Octodad: Dadliest Catch

    At Sony's E3 2013 press conference Octodad: Dadliest Catch, an indie game developed by Young Horses, Inc, was announced.

    oprainfall - Mon Jul 29 2013

    Octodad: Dadliest Catch Is Coming To Smartphones With New Tentacle Touch Controls

    The loving tentacles of Octodad: Dadliest Catch will be squirming their way to smartphones shortly. To be precise, it'll be available on...

    Siliconera - Sun Nov 29 2015

    Stay True to Yourself - Octodad: Dadliest Catch Guide

    In Silent But Dadly, you have the choice to either sneak to the Joe suit on the Amazon Arcade side, or to play the role of stealth and sneak by the marine...

    IGN - Sat Mar 29 2014

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    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.

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