Best Fishing Steam Deck Games
Steam currently has 788 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 11/21/2025.
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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 952,809 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 938,109 positive reviews and 14,700 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 141,395 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 136,995 positive reviews and 4,400 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 49,462 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,350 positive reviews and 2,112 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 49,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,514 positive reviews and 2,468 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 972660 |
5. 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 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,350 positive reviews and 253 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.24 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 | $11.24 |
| 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 769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 758 positive reviews and 11 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 5,174 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,928 positive reviews and 246 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 |
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 950 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 926 positive reviews and 24 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 91, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 361 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 358 positive reviews and 3 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. Spindle
SPINDLE is an old-school action-adventure about death and the many ways we choose to deal with it. With your trusty Pig by your side, you form a most curious team, embarking on a quest to learn what it truly means to be Death.
Spindle has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Fishing Steam Deck games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 334 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 332 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 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 | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/13/2025 |
| Franchise | Gamersky Games |
| Developer | Wobble Ghost |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1386750 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 40,401 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,024 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 981 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 459 | 8/18/2020 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 946 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $11.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 6/26/2025 | 92 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 12 | 5/25/2025 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 8/30/2025 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/13/2025 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 5). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 9). Cast n Chill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 20). Far Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 3). Snacko on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 13). Kaelaverse: Pemascape on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, November 26). Spindle on Steam. Steam Store.