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Feature7 Fishing Games on Steam (November 2026) | Indie games with 90%+ Positive Reviews
Image source: Steam Store (WEBFISHING, Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi, DREDGE, How to Fish, Cast n Chill, Cat Goes Fishing, GONE Fishing)
Choose by the role fishing plays: handling a rod, solving species-specific catches, idling, socializing or managing survival resources. This selection uses verified candidates and keeps review concerns distinct from mechanics. Cast n Chill lets you cast and reel yourself; Cat Goes Fishing asks you to adapt to each fish’s behavior. WEBFISHING makes room for conversation, while Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi runs in a corner of your desktop. DREDGE ties fishing to voyages and cargo space. In How to Fish you shoot fish; in GONE Fishing you decide what to feed the lake and what to sell for gear.
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Chosen from indie games on Steam with 90%+ positive reviews and 500+ reviews (as of Nov 2, 2026). They are listed by share of positive reviews, not ranked.
WEBFISHING
At the same fishing spot, you can catch fish, chat and play guitar.
Who it’s for
Consider it when you want to collect fish while keeping a conversation going.
Solo reviewers also enjoy keeping the journal chase alongside a show or another quiet activity.
What kind of game?
WEBFISHING builds a social camp around catching fish and completing a journal.
Guitar chord pages let you prepare different shapes for a performance.
Turning Griefable off disables punches and effects from other players.
For players who dig deeper
Reviewers value being able to fish and chat with friends or people they have just met.
Journal hunters describe the pleasure of completing their collection, including solo play.
For creative play, reviewers point to guitar performances, chalk drawing and decorating a place to linger.
What reviewers say
What reviewers liked
- Reviewers enjoy chatting with friends or new acquaintances while fishing.
- The journal and collecting catches motivate the next cast.
- Animal avatars and clothing offer an appreciated form of self-expression.
- Reviewers also enjoy fishing on their own.
- Reviewers enjoy progressing through fishing and equipment upgrades.
- Reviewers enjoy playing guitar between fishing sessions.
Concerns
- Reviews raise concerns about online safety. These include secondhand reports, and they do not confirm that an exploit works in the current version.
- Public-room conversations or behaviour do not suit every reviewer.
- Reviewers report frustration with save portability or cloud saving.
- Reviewers describe how long it can take to collect every fish and rarity.
Key facts
- Positive review rate
- 97% Overwhelmingly Positive57,419 reviews · all languages
- Price (US)
- US$4.99
- Languages
- Japanese Not supportedEnglish Interface and subtitlesSimplified Chinese Not supportedKorean Not supported1 languages in total
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Release date
- Oct 12, 2024
- Developer
- lamedeveloper
- Playtime (when reviewed)
- 21.9 hrsMedian when the reviews were posted (100 reviews)
Screenshots
Read the full game guide →View on Steam ↗Source: WEBFISHING on the Steam Store
Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
Automatic catches feed a sushi business that you manage in short visits.
Who it’s for
Choose it if you want catching, breeding and serving fish to form a background routine with occasional decisions.
The typing bonus particularly suits players who want their normal desktop activity to contribute to that routine.
What kind of game?
Automatic fishing supplies your sushi business beside other desktop tasks.
Keyboard and mouse input accelerate the fishing.
Selling a fish directly means not keeping that fish for a dish.
Leisure Mode deliberately reduces earnings for a slower pace.
For players who dig deeper
Reviews describe building a fish collection through the hatchery instead of only waiting for another catch.
Desktop players value checking equipment and the menu briefly before returning to their main task.
Reviewers use cats to reduce collecting catches one by one, an approach for those wanting shorter interruptions to other activities.
What reviewers say
What reviewers liked
- Players value briefly checking in while doing something else.
- Moving between fishing, sushi and aquarium progression keeps players engaged.
- Players appreciate how pets make collecting catches easier.
- Everyday typing and clicking contributing to fishing progress is appreciated.
- Reviewers enjoy the DAVE THE DIVER crossover content.
- Collecting fish species and variants is rewarding.
Concerns
- After finishing the main progression, the wait for remaining achievements can feel long.
- Reviews describe running short of fish for the sushi counter when reserving catches for dish upgrades.
- Reviews ask for more decoration options.
Key facts
- Positive review rate
- 96% Overwhelmingly Positive2,662 reviews · all languages
- Price (US)
- US$5.99On sale on Nov 2, 2026: US$4.79 (20% off)
- Languages
- Japanese Interface and subtitlesEnglish Interface and subtitlesSimplified Chinese Interface and subtitlesKorean Interface and subtitles10 languages in total
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Release date
- Jun 17, 2025
- Developer
- Kygua Tech
- Playtime (when reviewed)
- 148.8 hrsMedian when the reviews were posted (100 reviews)
Screenshots
Read the full game guide →View on Steam ↗Source: Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi on the Steam Store
DREDGE
Beyond selling your catch, plan each trip around cargo space and the dangers of the sea after dark.
Who it’s for
This suits players who want to alternate between tense night voyages and steadily developing a fishing boat.
It also suits those who enjoy both collecting fish and finding room for their catch.
What kind of game?
Fishing income funds boat upgrades.
Fish fit into a cargo grid.
Taking fewer rods leaves more cargo space at the cost of fishing capability.
Fishing is not just about the catch; night fog brings danger.
For players who dig deeper
Reviews describe enjoying cargo organization in its own right.
Other accounts enjoyed upgrading the boat but still found the later experience disappointing.
Reviews describe filling the fish encyclopedia as a goal in its own right.
What reviewers say
What reviewers liked
- Reviews value the tension that night voyages add to fishing.
- Reviews praise the progression through fishing and boat upgrades.
- Reviews enjoy collecting fish species.
- Reviews enjoy organizing the cargo hold.
- Reviews enjoy pursuing mysteries through clues and residents’ stories.
- Reviews appreciate fishing and taking detours at their own pace.
Concerns
- Reviews find repeated fishing or regional tasks monotonous.
- Reviews find the sea’s threats less frightening than expected.
- Reviews question whether the additional content justifies its price.
- Reviews find the story underdeveloped.
Key facts
- Positive review rate
- 95% Overwhelmingly Positive48,333 reviews · all languages
- Price (US)
- US$24.99On sale on Nov 2, 2026: US$9.99 (60% off)
- Languages
- Japanese Interface and subtitlesEnglish Interface and subtitlesSimplified Chinese Interface and subtitlesKorean Interface and subtitles12 languages in total
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Release date
- Mar 31, 2023
- Developer
- Black Salt Games
- Playtime (when reviewed)
- 19.1 hrsMedian when the reviews were posted (100 reviews)
Screenshots
Read the full game guide →View on Steam ↗Source: DREDGE on the Steam Store
How to Fish
Fishing leads into gunplay, not a quiet wait for a bite.
Who it’s for
Choose this for a fishing trip in which aiming and improvised co-op accidents matter as much as the catch.
The progression suits players who want new weapons and fish to pull them toward another island.
What kind of game?
Co-op lobbies let a group take on the fishing trip together.
Sell catches; money spent on gear leaves less for weapons at that point.
Hard mode increases creature health and damage rather than replacing the fishing-and-combat loop.
For players who dig deeper
Reviews praise turning an attempted fish shot into a chaotic incident with friends.
Reviews describe betting a catch instead of selling it, even when the gamble ends in a loss.
Reviews also value getting new weapons as they progress.
What reviewers say
What reviewers liked
- Players describe the fun of landing trick shots on fish they have caught.
- Reviews recount betting a caught fish and losing it.
- Accidentally shooting a friend while aiming at a fish becomes a joke of the co-op trip.
- Reviews describe taking on bosses with teammates.
- Reviewers also enjoyed playing alone.
- Reviews value progressing toward new weapons.
Concerns
- Reviewers want more islands or playable content.
- The cycle of earning money and fighting bosses can feel repetitive.
- Reviewers recommend playing with companions rather than alone.
- Reviews point to unclear information on screen.
Key facts
- Positive review rate
- 95% Overwhelmingly Positive76,390 reviews · all languages
- Price (US)
- US$7.99
- Languages
- Japanese Full audioEnglish Full audioSimplified Chinese Full audioKorean Full audio16 languages in total
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Release date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Developer
- Dazed Games
- Playtime (when reviewed)
- 5.5 hrsMedian when the reviews were posted (100 reviews)
Screenshots
Read the full game guide →View on Steam ↗Source: How to Fish on the Steam Store
Cast n Chill
Fish manually when you want to fight a catch, or let the angler keep fishing while you step away.
Who it’s for
Choose it if you want a manual fishing session that can hand over to background activity when your attention moves elsewhere.
Targeted catches provide a reason to return from that background mode and adjust your tackle.
What kind of game?
Active Mode lets you cast and reel yourself; Passive Mode lets the game fish for you.
When a fish thrashes, you can let the line go slack to avoid pulling too hard.
Local co-op also supports Steam Remote Play Together.
For players who dig deeper
Reviews describe matching rods and lures to the fish they want to catch.
Idle settings can exclude trophy and legendary fish, leaving those catches for manual play.
Collectors enjoy working through fish sizes and trophy catches, not just buying the next upgrade.
What reviewers say
What reviewers liked
- The animal companion aboard makes the fishing session feel companionable.
- Reviewers appreciate fishing at their own pace without feeling rushed.
- Players value switching between idle and manual play around their own activities.
- Reviewers enjoy improving gear and moving on to new fishing grounds.
- Choosing tackle and responding during a fish fight are part of the appeal.
- Species, size and trophy goals give collectors something to pursue.
Concerns
- Reviews request more depth in the manual fishing loop.
- Reviewers describe the available content as short or ask for more.
- Reviews report little left to spend money on late in progression.
- Reviews ask for clearer guidance on how to fish.
Key facts
- Positive review rate
- 94% Very Positive8,623 reviews · all languages
- Price (US)
- US$14.99
- Languages
- Japanese Interface and subtitlesEnglish Interface and subtitlesSimplified Chinese Interface and subtitlesKorean Interface and subtitles12 languages in total
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Release date
- Jun 17, 2025
- Developer
- Wombat Brawler
- Playtime (when reviewed)
- 17.9 hrsMedian when the reviews were posted (100 reviews)
Screenshots
Read the full game guide →View on Steam ↗Source: Cast n Chill on the Steam Store
Cat Goes Fishing
Species-specific behavior makes a catch a small problem to solve.
Who it’s for
Choose it if you want to observe fish behavior and work out how to approach a particular catch.
It also suits a collector who wants equipment purchases to open up more of the sea.
What kind of game?
Cat Goes Fishing asks you to adapt a rod to the behavior of the fish you seek.
Sinker and Deep Sonar make the caverns a different search space from the open water.
Exploring with a lightbulb uses its limited duration, so time spent searching reduces the light left for the rest of that attempt.
For players who dig deeper
Reviews value learning unusual capture conditions rather than treating every species as a larger copy of the last.
Collectors describe the satisfaction of filling the fish catalog or completing achievements.
Progression-focused players enjoy buying equipment and boats that extend their reach.
What reviewers say
What reviewers liked
- Reviewers enjoy working towards collection or achievement completion.
- Discovering fish behaviour and special capture methods is part of the appeal.
- Reviewers enjoy catching fish, selling them, and buying what they need for the next trip.
Concerns
- Reviewers describe the frustration of struggling to land a particular fish.
- Other fish interfering with bait or intended catches causes frustration.
- Obscure capture conditions can prompt reliance on outside guides.
- Fullscreen or resolution settings draw complaints.
- Reviewers report achievement unlocking not behaving as intended.
Key facts
- Positive review rate
- 94% Very Positive15,542 reviews · all languages
- Price (US)
- US$6.99
- Languages
- Japanese Not supportedEnglish Interface and subtitlesSimplified Chinese Not supportedKorean Not supported1 languages in total
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Release date
- Jan 20, 2015
- Developer
- Cat5Games
- Playtime (when reviewed)
- 8.3 hrsMedian when the reviews were posted (100 reviews)
Screenshots
Read the full game guide →View on Steam ↗Source: Cat Goes Fishing on the Steam Store
GONE Fishing
The catch is both your survival payment and your upgrade money.
Who it’s for
Choose it when you want fishing to serve a survival decision rather than remain a detached minigame.
It suits a group that enjoys interrupted plans and shared monster mishaps.
What kind of game?
Your daily catch must feed a hungry beast.
Fish offered cannot fund equipment: survival competes with upgrades.
Add bait to a Fish Trap to collect fish overnight. The bait's value determines which fish it catches.
For players who dig deeper
Reviews describe planning the day's quota with friends while deciding what can go toward upgrades.
Hunters enjoy the pursuit of enormous or legendary fish alongside the daily routine.
Co-op accounts find humor in a peaceful cast suddenly becoming an escape from a creature.
What reviewers say
What reviewers liked
- Huge and legendary fish give repeated trips a target.
- Reviewers enjoy the gambling element.
- Creature interruptions turn shared fishing into memorable chaos.
- Exploring fishing grounds and discovering secrets adds another pursuit.
- Reviews find humor in using slain monsters or dead friends as bait.
- Reviewers enjoy meeting daily quotas and developing their equipment.
Concerns
- Reviews ask for more content or variety.
- Reviews report performance problems, including slowdowns or heat.
- Working out controls and progression without enough guidance can be a burden.
- Reviews find the repeated fishing loop monotonous.
Key facts
- Positive review rate
- 90% Very Positive3,324 reviews · all languages
- Price (US)
- US$9.99On sale on Nov 2, 2026: US$6.69 (33% off)
- Languages
- Japanese Interface and subtitlesEnglish Full audioSimplified Chinese Interface and subtitlesKorean Interface and subtitles14 languages in total
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Release date
- Oct 20, 2026
- Developer
- GONE Studios
- Playtime (when reviewed)
- 8.8 hrsMedian when the reviews were posted (100 reviews)
Screenshots
Read the full game guide →View on Steam ↗Source: GONE Fishing on the Steam Store
Summary
Return to Cast n Chill and Cat Goes Fishing if handling the catch is central: decide between responding during a fight and discovering a capture method.
In WEBFISHING, you can chat while filling the journal. Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi runs at the edge of your desktop and turns catches into sushi bar upgrades.
For decisions about the catch, revisit DREDGE’s hold and voyages or GONE Fishing’s offerings and upgrades. How to Fish is for shooting and shared chaos rather than a quiet fishing trip.