Best Steam Fishing Games to Play in 2026
Looking for a Steam fishing game? Fishing on Steam ranges from realistic sims to co-op comedy — here are the 7 worth your time, starting with the one we cover in depth.
| Game | Style | Multiplayer |
|---|---|---|
| How to Fish | Co-op physics comedy | Up to 4-player co-op |
| WEBFISHING | Casual social fishing | Online multiplayer |
| Dredge | Atmospheric adventure | Solo |
| Fishing Planet | Realistic sim | Online (free-to-play) |
| Cat Goes Fishing | Physics indie | Solo |
| Dave the Diver | Diving + management | Solo |
| Fish Hunters | Weaponized fishing | Check store page |
1. How to Fish — the co-op chaos pick
The newest entry on this list and our main game: a physics-based fishing sandbox from Dazed Games where "fishing" means nets, guns, dynamite and anything else that works. Launch fish into the air for trick shots, gamble your catch, fight seagulls, and hunt boss fish with up to 3 friends. It launched in August 2026 to 96% positive reviews and surged past 60,000 concurrent players in two days.
- Why it stands out: it's a comedy game first — every system is a joke about fishing.
- Best with: 1–3 friends. Solo works, but the chaos is the point.
- Price: about €4.64 / ¥20.46 full price — coffee money.
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2. WEBFISHING — the social hangout pick
The cozy opposite of How to Fish: a chill online fishing hangout where you chat, collect fish and relax with strangers. If you liked the social side of fishing games but not the gunfire, start here.
3. Dredge — the atmosphere pick
A single-player fishing adventure with an eerie twist — you dredge up more than fish. If you want the "fishing as a game loop" part with actual depth and mood, Dredge is the critically-acclaimed pick.
4. Fishing Planet — the serious sim pick
Free-to-play and realistic — hundreds of fish species, real techniques, real patience. The anti-How-to-Fish: no guns, no gambling, no seagull fights, just fishing.
5. Cat Goes Fishing — the indie classic pick
A tiny indie classic: you're a cat, you fish, you upgrade your rod, you catch bigger things. Simple physics fun that's closer in spirit to How to Fish than its cute art suggests.
6. Dave the Diver — the dive & manage pick
The indie smash hit that mixes diving, spearfishing and running a sushi restaurant. If you liked the "catch fish, sell fish, buy upgrades" loop but want 30 hours of it with structure, this is the one.
7. Fish Hunters: Most Lethal Fishing Simulator — the weaponized pick
If the guns-and-fish combo is what hooked you, this is the direct sibling: a lethal fishing simulator built around weaponized catches and over-the-top action.
FAQ
What is the best fishing game on Steam?
Depends on the vibe: How to Fish for co-op chaos, Fishing Planet for realism, Dredge for atmosphere, WEBFISHING for a social hangout.
Is How to Fish a fishing game?
Yes — a physics-based fishing sandbox with 4-player co-op. It just answers "how to fish" with nets, guns and dynamite.
Are there free fishing games on Steam?
Fishing Planet is free-to-play. For something free in your browser right now, try our fan-made Trick Shot Simulator.
Can I play a fishing game in my browser?
Yes — our free Trick Shot Simulator runs in the browser on desktop and mobile, no download needed.
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