Dadish

Video game series

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Video game series

Dadish

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Genre(s)| 2D platformer, 3D platformer
Developer(s)| Thomas K Young, CatCup Games
Publisher(s)| Thomas K Young, CatCup Games
Platform(s)| Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Android, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS
First release| Dadish
February 11, 2020
Latest release| Dadish Collection
August 15, 2024
Spin-offs| Dadish

Dadish 2
Dadish 3
Daily Dadish
Dadish 3D

Dadish Collection

Dadish is a video game series developed and published by Thomas K. Young and CatCup Games.[1] The series follows a talking radish who is trying to find all of his radish children who have gone missing while encountering other food-inspired enemies trying to stop him. There are 6 games in the series, almost all being available to play on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS, and Android. One of these games, Daily Dadish, is not available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

## Dadish

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Dadish is the first installment of the series. It was initially released on iOS on February 11, 2020, later on Android on February 22, 2020, Nintendo Switch and Poki Games on October 14, 2020, Microsoft Windows on February 22, 2021, PlayStation 4 on September 27, 2021, and Xbox One on October 26, 2021. The Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions of the game have an exclusive extra world with 10 levels.

There are 40 levels spread across 4 worlds, including a boss level at the end of each world. The player plays as a talking radish dad who lost his kids due to a balloon distracting them while Dadish was asleep.[2] Dadish navigates through the four different worlds of the game: Abaro Woods, Strando Beach, Monto Mountain, and Kastelo Fortress. The gameplay involves jumping across platforms and avoiding food-themed enemies. At the end of each world, Dadish fights a boss character. The final boss is Lord Durnak. Collecting all the stars unlocks play as an opossum, which does not alter any gameplay.[3]

Game reviews  Reviewer  | Rating

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Metacritic[4] | 8.6/10

## Dadish 2

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Dadish 2 is the second installment of the series. Its initial release was on January 17, 2021, for iOS and Android. A day later, on January 18, it was added to Nintendo Switch and Poki Games. It was later added to PlayStation 4 on August 27, 2021, then to the Xbox One on October 27, 2021. The gameplay is the same as Dadish, except for a few new autoscroll levels instead of the regular 2D platforming.

Dadish 2 follows the same radish dad saving his children after bringing them to "Bring Your Kids To Work Day" goes wrong. The game consists of fifty levels spread across five worlds: Enuiga Corp, Herbejo Meadow, Koto Swamp, Fantomo Temple, and Soleca Station. Dadish reunites with Burgurgular, another character who is on a mission to find his lost hat.[5] They face various fast-food themed enemies and bosses. The final boss is a showdown against Space Durnak, the final boss from the previous game. When all stars are collected, a second character called the Fowlst can be played. With this mode equipped, players are able to fly around instead.[6]

Game reviews  Reviewer  | Rating

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Metacritic  | 8.3/10
The XBox Hub[7] | 3.5/5

## Dadish 3

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Dadish 3 is the third installment of the series. Its initial releases were on June 14, 2022, for all platforms.

Dadish 3 follows the same talking radish dad trying to save his radish children from a shady school field trip. The game consists of fifty levels across five worlds: Gangalo Jungle, Polvujo Desert, Rubo Sewer, Haveno Port, and Marfundo Sea. He encounters numerous food-themed enemies, including ice creams and cupcake snakes. He also reunites with his ex-wife, Momato—a tomato character who provides assistance during certain levels by giving Dadish piggyback rides.[8] Dadish then befriends a dolphin, whose name is The Dolphin, who helps him navigate through water-based levels. They then meet with the final boss, Lord Kanrud, who is not related to the previous boss, Lord Durnak, but Lord Kanrud is only an alias for The Dolphin, who is the final boss of the game. Collecting all the stars unlocks "panic mode", where one plays as a purple possum with Sonic-like shoes instead of Dadish, and collect baby possums.

Game reviews  Reviewer  | Rating

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Metacritic  | 8.6/10

## Daily Dadish

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Daily Dadish is the fourth installment of the series. Its initial release was on January 9, 2023, for iOS and Android. It was later released on Microsoft Windows on February 7, 2023, and Nintendo Switch on August 2, 2023. Daily Dadish is meant to be played daily; every day, a level out of the 366 levels (including February 29 for leap year[citation needed]) will become playable for that day only.[9] Daily Dadish follows Dadish trying to find his kids.

## Dadish 3D

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Dadish 3D is the fifth installment of the series. Its initial release was on April 4, 2024, for iOS and Android. It was later released on Microsoft Windows and Poki on April 22, 2024, Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2024, Xbox One on August 20, 2024, and PlayStation 4 and 5 on September 2, 2024.[10][11] Dadish 3D is the only 3D platformer game in the series.

Much like in the previous Dadish games, the player controls Dadish on a mission to rescue his radish kids who have disappeared. This time, they got tricked into following a fake real-life pop-up ad that told them they had won a prize.[12] The game consists of fifty levels across five worlds: Arbareto Thicket, Kokoso Cove, Toksa Park, Pinto Peak, and Eterna Internet. Dadish faces a variety of food-theme enemies, and the final boss is Cyber Durnak, the previous boss of Dadish and Dadish 2.[13]

Game reviews  Reviewer  | Rating

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Metacritic  | 8/10

## Dadish Collection

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Dadish Collection is the sixth and latest installment in the series. Its initial release was on August 15, 2024, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Dadish Collection is a collection of Dadish, Dadish 2, and Dadish 3, combining all three games in one.[14]

## References

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1. ^ "Thomas K. Young". www.thomaskyoung.com. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
2. ^ Poole-Evans, Izzy. "Video Game Review: Dadish". Wayland Student Press. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
3. ^ Price, Aaron (November 3, 2021). "Review - Dadish (Xbox One)". WayTooManyGames. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
4. ^ "Dadish". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
5. ^ Sholtz, Matthew (January 18, 2021). "Dadish 2 is the much-awaited sequel to 2020's hit platformer, out now". Android Police. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
6. ^ Watton, Neil (November 4, 2021). "Dadish 2 Review". TheXboxHub. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
7. ^ Watton, Neil (November 4, 2021). "Dadish 2 Review". TheXboxHub. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
8. ^ Gregson-Wood, Stephen (April 29, 2022). "Dadish 3, a sequel to the quirky pun-filled platformer, is heading for iOS and Android this June". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
9. ^ Nelson, Jared (December 19, 2022). "'Daily Dadish' Features a New Level Every Day for an Entire Year, Coming to Mobile, Switch, and PC February 8th". Touch Arcade.
10. ^ "Charming Platforming Series 'Dadish' Goes 3D On Switch Later This Month". Nintendo Life. April 2, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
11. ^ "'Dadish 3D' is Now Available Bringing the Dad Humor Filled, Kid-Rescuing Platformer Series into Full 3D – TouchArcade". TouchArcade. April 22, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
12. ^ "Dadish 3D Review & User Ratings". MiniReview. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
13. ^ Watton, Neil (August 21, 2024). "Bring the Family Fun Home in Dadish 3D: Now Available on Xbox". TheXboxHub. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
14. ^ "Dadish Collection". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved September 12, 2024.