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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 6850 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

SCREENSIDE FISHER

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Released September 21, 2026
CasualIndieFree-to-play
sample: 105 reviews posted after launch (20 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 105 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 96% positive vs 96% overall (108 recent reviews)

Anglers keep their lines cast for hours on end, with 72 players logging over 10 hours and finding a spotless 100 percent satisfaction rate in the deeper sessions. The entire post-launch run maintains a 96 percent approval rating across all 105 reviews.

What it's about: Sit back and relax with a desktop fishing game that stays in the corner of your screen. Catch fish, cook recipes, upgrade your gear, and complete your collection guide. Customize your character’s look and even design your very own custom fish to catch!

In-game

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« Its a really good game but i do have issues with being able to tell what size of meal is being asked for because the text cuts off :( »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 16 h played
« Screenside Fisher is quite a fun little Desktop addon, from the cooking minigame to the mods. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« It's a very chill "game" that doesn't require much attention. You only need to react when a fish bites or when you want to make dishes or trades. And I caught a sperm whale with my fishing rod. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« very fun fishing game, so peaceful, would be delighted to read the rest of the "tutorial" document »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 18 h played
« there's cool seal mods top play with »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 28 h played
« 1/10 ai coded and it shows. - sometimes i cant get him to fish at all unless i reset the game - pulling fish requires you to click a bunch on the fisher »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played11
« The art is great, the story is good, and the game is clearly technically impressive. I can only imagine how much work went into implementing all of this, but... it just isn't fun. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« There are issues but i enjoyed playing this game »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played
« Im so addicted with this fishing game and i can also add my Sona wich is incredible for me. I love fishing! everyone loves fishing! FORCE YOUR OC/SONA TO FISH ALL DAYNIGHT! PUT HAMILTON IN AQUARIUM!!! 50/10! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 16 h played

In players' words

« Its a really good game but i do have issues with being able to tell what size of meal is being asked for because the text cuts off :( »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 16 h played
« 1/10 ai coded and it shows. - sometimes i cant get him to fish at all unless i reset the game - pulling fish requires you to click a bunch on the fisher »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played11
« Screenside Fisher is quite a fun little Desktop addon, from the cooking minigame to the mods. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« The art is great, the story is good, and the game is clearly technically impressive. I can only imagine how much work went into implementing all of this, but... it just isn't fun. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« It's a very chill "game" that doesn't require much attention. You only need to react when a fish bites or when you want to make dishes or trades. And I caught a sperm whale with my fishing rod. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« There are issues but i enjoyed playing this game »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played
« very fun fishing game, so peaceful, would be delighted to read the rest of the "tutorial" document »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 18 h played
« Im so addicted with this fishing game and i can also add my Sona wich is incredible for me. I love fishing! everyone loves fishing! FORCE YOUR OC/SONA TO FISH ALL DAYNIGHT! PUT HAMILTON IN AQUARIUM!!! 50/10! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 16 h played
« there's cool seal mods top play with »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 28 h played

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=17
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=4
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay171502
Graphics / art4400
Content / longevity4400
Story / writing3300
Value for money2200
Interface / UX2002
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
71 % (n=7)
2-10h
92 % (n=26)
10-25h
100 % (n=40)
>25h
100 % (n=32)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 24,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Deep engagement is clear as all 40 players in the 10-25 hour bracket and all 32 players with over 25 hours logged left glowing reviews.
  • Core mechanics hook the audience efficiently, yielding 15 positive mentions out of 17 regarding the gameplay.
  • Visuals and overall content hit the right spot, each earning 4 positive mentions out of 4 total remarks.
  • The economic model pleases the crowd, backed by 2 positive mentions out of 2 concerning the price.

Weaknesses

  • Interface navigation creates friction, registering 2 negative mentions out of 2 regarding the UI.
  • Technical glitches surface lightly, shown by 1 negative mention out of 1 concerning bugs.

Who is it for?

Casual gamers looking for a relaxing, free desktop companion experience to unwind with will feel right at home.

Is SCREENSIDE FISHER worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 105 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Deep engagement is clear as all 40 players in the 10-25 hour. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Screenside Fisher delivers a remarkably smooth and captivating casual pastime that rewards longer sessions. Minor interface hurdles barely ripple the surface of an otherwise overwhelmingly praised free-to-play catch.

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