Best Fishing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 521 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 12/3/2024.
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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 813,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 800,315 positive reviews and 13,053 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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 | $10.49 |
| 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 117,447 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 114,162 positive reviews and 3,285 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| 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 36,861 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,312 positive reviews and 1,549 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,546 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,727 positive reviews and 1,819 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.49 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 | $4.49 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 972660 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,713 positive reviews and 161 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 |
| Developers | |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1854430 |
6. Luna's Fishing Garden
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Luna's Fishing Garden has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,960 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,853 positive reviews and 107 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.35 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 | $5.35 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2021 |
| Franchise | Coldwild Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Coldwild Games |
| Steam App Id | 1477790 |
7. Disney Dreamlight Valley
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Disney Dreamlight Valley has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,411 positive reviews and 1,565 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 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.
8. Intergalactic Fishing
Intergalactic Fishing is a fishing RPG that features procedurally generated content and graphics. Travel to lakes all over the universe and catch unique fish, explore uncharted lakes and sell data, complete quests, upgrade your gear, compete in fishing tournaments, design your own lures, and more!
Intergalactic Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 282 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 276 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.74 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 | $3.74 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2020 |
| Developer | Boat Anchor Games |
| Publisher | Boat Anchor Games |
| Steam App Id | 949600 |
9. Rune Factory 3 Special
Bridge the divide of an ancient schism between humans and monsters in Rune Factory 3 Special as half-human, half-wooly protagonist Micah. Farm, fight and fall in love as you revisit a classic in the series that perfected the blend of RPG & Life-sim genres.
Rune Factory 3 Special has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 567 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 542 positive reviews and 25 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Rune Factory Series |
| Developer | Marvelous Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2243710 |
10. DYSMANTLE
Ascend from your shelter. Ruin everything. Escape the wretched island. ⚔️🔨🎣🌱🌵🍰 Explore. Fight. Level up. Survive. Gather. Craft. Harvest. Hunt. Build. Farm. Solve puzzles. Fish. Cook. Live. Enjoy the bittersweet post-apocalypse.
DYSMANTLE has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,085 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,207 positive reviews and 878 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.79 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 | $6.79 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2021 |
| Franchise | 10tons |
| Developer | 10tons Ltd |
| Publisher | 10tons Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 846770 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54,042 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,988 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,108 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,549 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $5.35 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,694 | 12/5/2023 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/21/2020 | 89 | $3.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 69 | 9/5/2023 | 89 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 299 | 11/16/2021 | 89 | $6.79 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 2). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 3). Disney Dreamlight Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 29). Intergalactic Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Rune Factory 3 Special on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). DYSMANTLE on Steam. Steam Store.