Best Fishing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 588 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 3/7/2025.
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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 859,418 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 845,915 positive reviews and 13,503 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 123,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 120,165 positive reviews and 3,513 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 40,789 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,095 positive reviews and 1,694 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 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43,026 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 41,047 positive reviews and 1,979 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 |
| 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 4,537 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,336 positive reviews and 201 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. 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 #6 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 448 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 441 positive reviews and 7 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 12/6/2023 |
| Franchise | Armor Games |
| Developer | Bluecurse Studios |
| Publisher | Armor Games Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1125510 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,022 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,911 positive reviews and 111 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 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,126 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,493 positive reviews and 1,633 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.
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 625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 598 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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.
| Steam Price | $39.99 |
| Release Date | 9/5/2023 |
| Franchise | Rune Factory Series |
| Developer | Marvelous Inc. |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2243710 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 293 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 286 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 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 45,409 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,027 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,103 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $12.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 748 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/6/2023 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 5,358 | 12/5/2023 | 90 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 28 | 9/5/2023 | 89 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 4/21/2020 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 3). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 19). Luna's Fishing Garden on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Disney Dreamlight Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). Rune Factory 3 Special on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 16). Intergalactic Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.