Best Fishing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 514 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 11/21/2024.
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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 780,374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 767,381 positive reviews and 12,993 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 32,812 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,518 positive reviews and 294 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 114,256 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 111,008 positive reviews and 3,248 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,859 positive reviews and 554 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 |
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 36,501 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,969 positive reviews and 1,532 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 | 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 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 39,866 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 38,089 positive reviews and 1,777 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. 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 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,748 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,592 positive reviews and 156 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 |
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| Steam App Id | 1854430 |
8. Dinkum
G’Day! Get ready to start a new fair Dinkum life and build your new home out in the bush. Explore tropical eucalyptus forests, scorching deserts and cool billabongs on an Island inspired by the wild Australian outback. Take care of giant wombats, play with friends and get ready for a ripper time!
Dinkum 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 21,141 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 19,889 positive reviews and 1,252 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dinkum on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 7/14/2022 |
| Developer | James Bendon |
| Publisher | James Bendon |
| Steam App Id | 1062520 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,711 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,975 positive reviews and 736 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best Fishing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,870 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,689 positive reviews and 181 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 |
More Fishing Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Fishing games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 47,664 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13,284 | 8/17/2023 | 97 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,631 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,605 | 10/11/2024 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 278 | 3/30/2023 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,623 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $4.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 18 | 1/14/2022 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 520 | 7/14/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 80 | 1/19/2015 | 92 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 58 | 12/12/2013 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 29 | 9/13/2018 | 91 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 5/9/2024 | 91 | $21.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 44 | 9/10/2024 | 90 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 8/4/2020 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/16/2021 | 90 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 291 | 2/22/2024 | 90 | $7.00 | Steam Charts | |
 | 391 | 9/6/2023 | 90 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/21/2023 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/26/2023 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,663 | 12/5/2023 | 89 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). HoloCure - Save the Fans! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). WEBFISHING on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). DREDGE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). How Fish Is Made on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 31). Dinkum on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Cat Goes Fishing on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 18). FATE on Steam. Steam Store.