Best Fishing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 737 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 9/27/2025.
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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 931,424 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 916,912 positive reviews and 14,512 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 136,341 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 132,081 positive reviews and 4,260 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 47,644 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 45,624 positive reviews and 2,020 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.49 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 | $12.49 |
| 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 48,902 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,504 positive reviews and 2,398 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
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| Publishers | |
| 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 5,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,779 positive reviews and 229 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 |
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 91, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 553 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 545 positive reviews and 8 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. 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 #7 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 847 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 825 positive reviews and 22 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 319 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318 positive reviews and 1 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 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,685 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,956 positive reviews and 1,729 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 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.
10. 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 90, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,214 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,012 positive reviews and 202 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2025 |
| Developer | Wombat Brawler |
| Publisher | Wombat Brawler |
| Steam App Id | 3483740 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 46,859 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,906 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 378 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 645 | 8/18/2020 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 6/26/2025 | 91 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 5/25/2025 | 91 | $18.74 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/30/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,287 | 12/5/2023 | 90 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 307 | 6/16/2025 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 3). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 23). Far Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 20). Kaelaverse: Pemascape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Disney Dreamlight Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 20). Cast n Chill on Steam. Steam Store.