Best Fishing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 613 Fishing games available to download and play. Explore our list of 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 4/8/2025.
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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 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 872,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 858,421 positive reviews and 13,631 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. HoloCure - Save the Fans!
Play as your favorite Vtubers from Hololive! Fight, explore, and clear your way through armies of fans and save them from their mind-control in this unofficial free fan-game.
HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,056 positive reviews and 356 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HoloCure - Save the Fans! on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2023 |
| Developer | KayAnimate |
| Publisher | KayAnimate |
| Steam App Id | 2420510 |
3. WEBFISHING
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
WEBFISHING has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 64,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 63,241 positive reviews and 1,224 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run WEBFISHING on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
| Developer | lamedeveloper |
| Publisher | lamedeveloper |
| Steam App Id | 3146520 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 125,875 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 122,174 positive reviews and 3,701 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $11.99 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 | $11.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,966 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,226 positive reviews and 1,740 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 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 45,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 43,022 positive reviews and 2,124 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 |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 972660 |
7. FlyKnight
Explore, fight, loot and fish! Solo or in co-op mode in this Old School First Person Dungeon Crawler. Earn your knighthood as you oppose the evil witch Lunamoth and stop her curse which prevents everyone from growing wings.
FlyKnight has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,236 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,994 positive reviews and 242 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FlyKnight on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. 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 #8 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,657 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,449 positive reviews and 208 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 |
9. FATE
Play (or Re-play) This Classic Dungeon Crawler!During the golden days of action RPGs, FATE was a powerhouse, winning runner-up for PC Magazine’s Role-Playing Game of the year. Popular enough to spawn 3 sequels, this was one of the premier dungeon crawlers of its time.
FATE has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,033 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,849 positive reviews and 184 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play FATE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 12/12/2013 |
| Franchise | gamigo group |
| Developer | WildTangent |
| Publisher | WildTangent |
| Steam App Id | 246840 |
10. Cat Goes Fishing
Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!
Cat Goes Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,883 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 13,062 positive reviews and 821 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cat Goes Fishing on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 1/19/2015 |
| Developer | Cat5Games |
| Steam App Id | 343780 |
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| 68,277 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 833 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 891 | 10/11/2024 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9,984 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,209 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,994 | 8/18/2020 | 93 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 295 | 1/31/2025 | 93 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 72 | 12/12/2013 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 217 | 1/19/2015 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 54 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 12/6/2023 | 91 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,204 | 7/14/2022 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 17 | 5/9/2024 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 410 | 2/22/2024 | 90 | $7.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 57 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 70 | 9/10/2024 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 4/10/2025 | 90 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 674 | 9/6/2023 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 8). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 1). WEBFISHING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 12). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 21). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). FlyKnight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 13). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 26). FATE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 11). Cat Goes Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.