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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10+ Processeur : Intel Core i5-5257U, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050, AMD RX 460 or equivalent Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

How to Fish

Hidden gem
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Released August 20, 2026
sample: 413 reviews posted after launch (134 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 728 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 95% positive vs 96% overall (11,911 recent reviews)
7,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Reeling in friends for a session of chaotic casting defines the core experience, keeping most anglers hooked for a solid 2 to 10 hours. Out of 728 total reviews, an overwhelming 97 percent approve, backed by 401 positive reviews in the post-release window.

What it's about: How to Fish est un simulateur de pêche pour 1 à 4 joueurs qui s’appuie sur règles de la physique. Alors que vous êtes tranquillement en train de siroter un verre sur votre bateau, vous vous écrasez sur une petite île. Pour pouvoir rentrer chez vous, vous allez devoir apprendre à pêcher.

In-game

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« Je lance le jeu Je vois un poisson Je frappe le poisson Je vais nager Je me noie Je meurs Une mouette attrape mon cadavre et l'agite en l'air Très bon jeu et bonne expérience. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played111
« A game designed by someone who's heard of a seahorse but has never seen one and did his best. Would recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played150211712
« Good game, and for this price, it's excellent. It's a shame it's only a one-time experience, I wish there was some kind of progression after finishing the campaign, more islands, and gear upgrades. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played51643
« I hit a trickshot at 20fps with a sniper and got a 6x multiplier on a seagull. I gambled it all away and got nothing. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played403896
« goofy ass game, but fun as hell with/without friends. runs on basically anything aswell »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 22 h played3631156
« Played this with friends. We caught 3 fish, committed 17 crimes, shot things that probably didn’t need shooting and nobody knows where the boat is. Still learned absolutely nothing about fishing. 10/10 educational experience. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played471054
« game softlocked me and the last boss is genuinely un killable due to it insta killing if playing solo »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played71
« Don't play if you have even slight arachnophobia. @Dev please add an arachnophobia mode. Like this it's unplayable unfortunately »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« game loads to a black screen when trying to join multiplayer lobbies, but game is fun. Cant play if it doesnt load though »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« the concept seems fun but it feels clunky at best »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Was fun until the pufferfish, that is impossible to beat even with full upgraded SMG »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Fishing, gambling and guns. Everything a man could ever want »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played49754

In players' words

« Je lance le jeu Je vois un poisson Je frappe le poisson Je vais nager Je me noie Je meurs Une mouette attrape mon cadavre et l'agite en l'air Très bon jeu et bonne expérience. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played111
« game softlocked me and the last boss is genuinely un killable due to it insta killing if playing solo »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played71
« A game designed by someone who's heard of a seahorse but has never seen one and did his best. Would recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played150211712
« Don't play if you have even slight arachnophobia. @Dev please add an arachnophobia mode. Like this it's unplayable unfortunately »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Good game, and for this price, it's excellent. It's a shame it's only a one-time experience, I wish there was some kind of progression after finishing the campaign, more islands, and gear upgrades. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played51643
« game loads to a black screen when trying to join multiplayer lobbies, but game is fun. Cant play if it doesnt load though »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« I hit a trickshot at 20fps with a sniper and got a 6x multiplier on a seagull. I gambled it all away and got nothing. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played403896
« the concept seems fun but it feels clunky at best »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« goofy ass game, but fun as hell with/without friends. runs on basically anything aswell »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 22 h played3631156
« Was fun until the pufferfish, that is impossible to beat even with full upgraded SMG »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Played this with friends. We caught 3 fish, committed 17 crimes, shot things that probably didn’t need shooting and nobody knows where the boat is. Still learned absolutely nothing about fishing. 10/10 educational experience. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played471054
« Fishing, gambling and guns. Everything a man could ever want »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played49754

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=119
Multiplayer
92 % pos · n=36
Value for money
100 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=12
Performance
20 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11910676
Multiplayer363303
Value for money141400
Content / longevity12822
Performance5104
Stability / bugs5005
Story / writing2200
Graphics / art2200
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.4 h.

🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
88 % (n=60)
2-10h
99 % (n=352)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

💶 Price history

€4.14€5.10€6.06€7.02€7.99€4.64

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 21, 2026 · All-time low: €4.64 (Aug 21, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 28 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 21,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE spmbgaming 14 viewers · EN — 🍝 How To Catchio e Pepe 🍝 | Next D&D Session Nov 17th | !links | !commandsLIVE KotaKryptid 12 viewers · EN — COUNTDOWN TO THE BIRTHDAY STREAM! | #DROPS #shirtmysurvivor #SigilOrder #BasementGangLIVE LanBonphyrra 11 viewers · EN — hook line and sinker? i hardly even know her 💀 18+ !stinkcheck get !smackedLIVE CaptDingleNugget 10 viewers · EN — War Crimes & Fishing Lines🎣 | WARDOGS → How To Fish | !discord | !tangia | !fish

Streams snapshot from 04/11 à 05h53

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Strengths

  • Core gameplay mechanics drive the enjoyment, with 106 positive mentions out of 119.
  • Multiplayer sessions shine brightly, generating 33 positive mentions out of 36.
  • Pricing satisfies the community completely, earning 14 positive mentions out of 14.
  • Overall content delivers adequate value, with 8 positive mentions out of 12.

Weaknesses

  • Technical glitches frustrate some players, cited in 5 negative mentions out of 5 for bugs.
  • Performance issues surface occasionally, noted in 4 negative mentions out of 5.

Who is it for?

Casual gamers and friends looking for a lighthearted, action-packed fishing trip with plenty of laughs will find exactly what they need.

Is How to Fish worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 728 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics drive the enjoyment. Current price: 7,49€.

Verdict

How to Fish proves that simple mechanics and good company make for an exceptionally well-received title. Despite minor technical hiccups, its charm and pricing secure a glowing recommendation from nearly all who cast a line.

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How to Fish: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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