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How to Fish

A physics-based co-op fishing simulator where "fishing" means nets, guns, and anything else that works. Hunt boss fish, gamble your catch, fight seagulls, and try to escape a deserted island with up to 3 friends.

Steam (PC)Up to 4-player co-op96% positive reviews60K+ peak concurrent playersยฅ20.46 / โ‚ฌ4.64Released Aug 20, 2026
How to Fish cover art

Tools & mini games

๐ŸŽฏ Trick Shot Simulator

Free browser mini game โ€” practice angles, power and water bounces across 5 levels.

Mini Game

โ–ถ๏ธ Play How to Fish Online

Play a fan-made How to Fish inspired browser game right now โ€” free, no download.

Play Now

๐ŸŸ Fish Finder

Search 46 fish and bosses by name, island, bait and type. Rod, bait and location for every catch.

Tool

โœ… Progress Tracker

Tick off fish, islands, bosses, weapons and achievements โ€” saved in your browser, no login.

Tool

All How to Fish tools ยทAll mini games

Fan-made & unofficialThese tools and mini games are fan-made and inspired by How to Fish. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by Dazed Games, the developer and publisher of How to Fish.

Screenshots

How to Fish gameplay screenshotHow to Fish gameplay screenshot

All guides

๐Ÿงญ Beginner's Guide

Your first hour: catch fish, earn money, upgrade, and unlock islands.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Is It Worth Buying?

Pros, cons, price, and who should (and shouldn't) buy How to Fish.

๐Ÿ’ต Money Guide

Killscore multipliers, dynamite fishing, the casino, and the 100k sell.

๐Ÿ’ป System Requirements

Minimum & recommended PC specs, and how to check yours.

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Multiplayer & Co-op

How 4-player co-op works, plus team strategies that actually work.

๐Ÿฆ€ Boss Fish Tips

Hunt the Spider Crab and other giant catches without getting wrecked.

๐Ÿ† Achievements Guide

All 28 achievements, including the infamous "Bean" speedrun.

๐ŸŽฏ Trick Shots Guide

Killscore medals, the solo combo, and a free simulator to practice with.

๐Ÿ”„ 360 No Scope Guide

Unlock the 360 no scope achievement: launch, swap, spin, hip fire.

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Fish Locations Guide

All 36 species and 10 bosses by island, with the bait and rod each one needs.

๐Ÿชฑ Bait Guide

Every lure tier, boss lure and special bait โ€” and what each one catches.

๐ŸŽฎ Games Like How to Fish

7 more fishing games worth your time after you escape the island.

Quick facts

ReleasedAug 20, 2026
DeveloperDazed Games
PlatformSteam (PC)
PlayersUp to 4 co-op
Reviews96% positive
Peak players60K+ in 2 days
Priceยฅ20.46 / โ‚ฌ4.64
GenrePhysics fishing sim
Install size~1 GB

Facts are sourced from the Steam store page and launch-week press coverage. Review scores and prices change over time โ€” double-check the official Steam page before quoting.