Best Fishing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 558 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 1/22/2025.
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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 850,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 837,583 positive reviews and 13,390 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 122,390 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 118,921 positive reviews and 3,469 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 39,621 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,968 positive reviews and 1,653 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 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 | $24.99 |
| 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 42,321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,374 positive reviews and 1,947 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 |
| 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 4,362 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,172 positive reviews and 190 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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| 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 2,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,899 positive reviews and 109 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 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 | $7.99 |
| 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 19,809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,199 positive reviews and 1,610 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $39.99 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. 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 #8 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 607 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 581 positive reviews and 26 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 288 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 281 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 4/21/2020 |
| Developer | Boat Anchor Games |
| Publisher | Boat Anchor Games |
| Steam App Id | 949600 |
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 10,243 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,350 positive reviews and 893 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.59 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 | $6.59 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2021 |
| Franchise | 10tons |
| Developer | 10tons Ltd |
| Publisher | 10tons Ltd |
| Steam App Id | 846770 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 49,919 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,192 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 647 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 361 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,323 | 12/5/2023 | 90 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 61 | 9/5/2023 | 89 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/21/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 176 | 11/16/2021 | 89 | $6.59 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 15). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 3). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 4). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). Disney Dreamlight Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 5). Rune Factory 3 Special on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Intergalactic Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 11). DYSMANTLE on Steam. Steam Store.