Free Fishing Games on Steam

Steam currently has 737 Fishing games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Fishing game rankings were last updated on 9/17/2025.

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1. Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery

Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!

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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery holds the #1 spot for "best free Fishing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 64. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 831 positive reviews and 423 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/15/2024
Developer Multicast
Publisher MulticastGames
Steam App Id 3037410

2. Russian Fishing 4

Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.

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Russian Fishing 4 has achieved a Player Score of 55, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 42,747 positive reviews and 34,381 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Russian Fishing 4 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

3. Infinity Nikki

Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.

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Infinity Nikki has achieved a Player Score of 44, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,146 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,083 positive reviews and 4,063 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Infinity Nikki on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 4/28/2025
Developer Infold Games
Publisher Infold Games
Steam App Id 3164330

4. Play Together

Play Together is a popular casual social networking game enjoyed by players worldwide. Express yourself through character customization, decorate your home and host Home Parties for a fun time with friends. Enjoy tons of content with friends from all across the globe!

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Play Together has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 974 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 695 positive reviews and 279 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Play Together on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 1/14/2025
Developer HAEGIN Co.,Ltd.
Publisher HAEGIN Co.,Ltd.
Steam App Id 3198850

5. Hero's Land

HERO'S LAND is an MMO PVPVE game where survival isn't just a goal—it's a necessity. Monsters and enemies are out to get you, making every encounter a potential ambush. Fight for glory, and welcome to a world where strategy and courage are your greatest assets.

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Hero's Land has achieved a Player Score of 54, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 44,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,359 positive reviews and 20,305 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Hero's Land on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 5/17/2023
Developers
Publisher Orienjoy
Steam App Id 2349820

6. Fishing Planet

Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.

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Fishing Planet has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 69,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60,199 positive reviews and 9,200 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Fishing Planet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 8/28/2017
Developer Fishing Planet LLC
Publisher Fishing Planet LLC
Steam App Id 380600

7. 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.

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HoloCure - Save the Fans! has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,808 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,436 positive reviews and 372 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It 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

8. Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet

Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine!

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Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,402 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,312 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet on the Steam Deck.

Release Date 8/13/2024
Developers
Publishers
Steam App Id 2989820

9. Idle Fishing

Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other!

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Idle Fishing has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,363 positive reviews and 242 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It 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 5/24/2024
Developer AO Games
Publisher AO Games
Steam App Id 2725560

10. Brighter Shores

Brighter Shores is an all new adventure from award winning MMORPG designer Andrew Gower. It is an enchanting point-and-click style RPG with hundreds of hours of gameplay, set in a land of magic and mysteries, with a huge number of professions to try, and something new to find around every corner.

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Brighter Shores has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 9,168 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,396 positive reviews and 2,772 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.

It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Brighter Shores on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Release Date 11/6/2024
Developer Fen Research Ltd
Publisher Fen Research Ltd
Steam App Id 2791440

More Free Fishing Games

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Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery steam charts
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11/15/2024
64
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Russian Fishing 4 steam charts
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11/11/2021
55
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Infinity Nikki steam charts
2,763
4/28/2025
44
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Play Together steam charts
2,226
1/14/2025
69
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Hero's Land steam charts
2,110
5/17/2023
54
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Fishing Planet steam charts
1,586
8/28/2017
85
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HoloCure - Save the Fans! steam charts
439
8/17/2023
97
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Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet steam charts
387
8/13/2024
89
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Idle Fishing steam charts
331
5/24/2024
81
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Brighter Shores steam charts
250
11/6/2024
68
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Trophy Fishing 2 steam charts
104
7/13/2017
72
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PickCrafter steam charts
83
12/14/2017
84
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HenapoLand steam charts
61
11/1/2023
70
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The Fishing Club 3D: Co-op Sport Angling steam charts
37
3/23/2017
73
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Islet Online steam charts
17
2/12/2019
73
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Weyrdlets : Idle Desktop Pets steam charts
16
7/23/2024
71
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Professional Fishing steam charts
12
11/30/2018
74
Free
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Fishing Grind steam charts
10
10/31/2024
81
Free
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waxweaver steam charts
7
4/10/2025
89
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METRIA steam charts
6
11/11/2024
59
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 17). Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Russian Fishing 4 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Infinity Nikki on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 26). Play Together on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Hero's Land on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 25). Fishing Planet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 12). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 20). Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Idle Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, September 29). Brighter Shores on Steam. Steam Store.

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