Best Fishing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 800 Fishing games, but not all of them can be played on the Steam Deck. Explore our list with the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Fishing game rankings were last updated on 1/6/2026.
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1. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Fishing Steam Deck game" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 963,441 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 948,650 positive reviews and 14,791 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 143,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,919 positive reviews and 4,505 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
3. DREDGE
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,449 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,304 positive reviews and 2,145 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 3/30/2023 |
| Franchise | Team17 Digital |
| Developer | Black Salt Games |
| Publisher | Team17 |
| Steam App Id | 1562430 |
4. Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 50,517 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 48,020 positive reviews and 2,497 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
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| Steam App Id | 972660 |
5. Cast n Chill
Cast n Chill is a cozy idle (and active) fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.
Cast n Chill has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,121 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,841 positive reviews and 280 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $11.24 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2025 |
| Developer | Wombat Brawler |
| Publisher | Wombat Brawler |
| Steam App Id | 3483740 |
6. Far Fishing
Far Fishing is a short and relaxing fishing game. Set off on a journey to the edge of the world, catching a variety of fish and upgrading your boat along the way.
Far Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 858 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 842 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 6/26/2025 |
| Developer | LostVolBytes |
| Publisher | LostVolBytes |
| Steam App Id | 3723470 |
7. How Fish Is Made
Are sardines trustworthy? Are you? Do you want to be? How Fish is Made is a janky little jaunt through the world of surrealist storytelling. Now featuring a Katamari-like DLC!
How Fish Is Made has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,986 positive reviews and 250 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 1/14/2022 |
| Franchise | CRITICAL REFLEX |
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| Steam App Id | 1854430 |
8. Snacko
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Snacko has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 942 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $18.74 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $18.74 |
| Release Date | 5/25/2025 |
| Franchise | Armor Games |
| Developer | Bluecurse Studios |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1125510 |
9. Kaelaverse: Pemascape
Kaela Kovalskia of Hololive ID has gone missing! Play as her army of assistants, the Pemaloe, and set off to explore caves, dungeons, and mazes and discover the truth about Kaela's whereabouts!
Kaelaverse: Pemascape has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 375 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 371 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 8/30/2025 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | holo Indie |
| Steam App Id | 3831350 |
10. Critter Cove
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore your town, sail across a mysterious archipelago, rescue animal pals. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
Critter Cove has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,738 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,651 positive reviews and 87 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/10/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 1631470 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 72,412 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 7,344 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 641 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,248 | 8/18/2020 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 686 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 6/26/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 5/25/2025 | 91 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/30/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 49 | 9/10/2024 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 3). Cast n Chill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 14). Far Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 1). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Kaelaverse: Pemascape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 6). Critter Cove on Steam. Steam Store.