Best Fishing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 852 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 3/20/2026.
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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 986,608 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 971,524 positive reviews and 15,084 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 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 | $7.49 |
| 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 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 147,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 142,505 positive reviews and 4,720 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 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 | $10.99 |
| 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 52,530 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 50,317 positive reviews and 2,213 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| 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 51,593 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 49,028 positive reviews and 2,565 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 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 972660 |
5. Cast n Chill
Cast n Chill is a relaxing 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 6,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,637 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.49 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 | $10.49 |
| 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 973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 955 positive reviews and 18 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 5,368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,103 positive reviews and 265 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 |
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 1,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 971 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 | 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 90, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 391 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 385 positive reviews and 6 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. Gaucho and the Grassland
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Gaucho and the Grassland 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 506 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 494 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 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 | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 7/16/2025 |
| Franchise | Epopeia Games |
| Developer | Epopeia Games |
| Publisher | Epopeia Games |
| Steam App Id | 1670830 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 74,476 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,054 | 6/28/2023 | 95 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,023 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 373 | 8/18/2020 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 385 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $10.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 6/26/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 5/25/2025 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/30/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 7/16/2025 | 90 | $13.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 20). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 21). Cast n Chill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 25). Far Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 12). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 12). Kaelaverse: Pemascape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, March 19). Gaucho and the Grassland on Steam. Steam Store.