Players have cast their lines deeper than the game’s developers expected, with over 39% of them logging more than 25 hours—and they’re loving every minute. The core fishing mechanics are universally praised, with 12 out of 12 mentions hailing the addictive hook-and-reel loop. Since launch, 82% of sampled reviews remain positive, sustaining its "Very Positive" Steam rating.
What it's about: Un jeu de pêche coopératif creepy-cozy pour 1 à 4 joueurs avec chat vocal de proximité. Explorez un marais hanté à la recherche de poissons rares, vendez votre pêche au poids et tentez de survivre à ce qui vous traque dans l’obscurité.
In-game
« Great fish, you tend to catch fish better if you take the weakest friend, and chop them up into chum, I like this detail as it makes the game feel more realistic. You also seem to get hidden benefits if said friend's name is Kyle. »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 37 h played21« Fun chill fishing game. Has a lot of potential... Would like to see more "Depth" added to the game. The sense of progression is good but needs to be expanded upon. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 16 h played1« Fishing in this game is so much fun i forget it was horror and got eaten by a sea monster. 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played1« One of the most interesting takes on a fishing game in a long time. still has a long way to go and a lot of things to tweak as early access continues, but my friends and I are having a blast so far! keep up the great work devs! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 10 h played1« It's fun - Similar to my favorite fishing game ever, GONE FISHIN - especially with the quota system being added. Hopefully they keep pumping content into this game like he has. Shoutout the devs, runs pretty solid for an Early Access title. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 20 h played1« Simple but very addictive game, figuring out where all the different fish can be caught, and filling your journal like a pokedex is extremely fun, and you can do it with friends? What else do you need? »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 10 h played1
« game is fun until hackers join your private lobby and crash your computer and make you lose all the progress you worked for. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played« 4 consecutive times while my friend and I were playing, I randomly die and hundreds of scare crows spawn in a grid. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played« The game is quite literally unplayable, even in private lobbies. Hackers will join and kill you, resulting in you losing all your stuff. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 29 h played« Monkey grind tow hour for rod, monkey fall in water, monkey loss everything. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3 h played« Painful experience. Would not recommend. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played« Chouette jeu chill :D avec pas mal de mécanique secrete a trouvée :D je recommande :D »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 18 h played
In players' words
« Great fish, you tend to catch fish better if you take the weakest friend, and chop them up into chum, I like this detail as it makes the game feel more realistic. You also seem to get hidden benefits if said friend's name is Kyle. »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 37 h played21« game is fun until hackers join your private lobby and crash your computer and make you lose all the progress you worked for. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played« Fun chill fishing game. Has a lot of potential... Would like to see more "Depth" added to the game. The sense of progression is good but needs to be expanded upon. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 16 h played1« 4 consecutive times while my friend and I were playing, I randomly die and hundreds of scare crows spawn in a grid. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played« Fishing in this game is so much fun i forget it was horror and got eaten by a sea monster. 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played1« The game is quite literally unplayable, even in private lobbies. Hackers will join and kill you, resulting in you losing all your stuff. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 29 h played« One of the most interesting takes on a fishing game in a long time. still has a long way to go and a lot of things to tweak as early access continues, but my friends and I are having a blast so far! keep up the great work devs! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 10 h played1« Monkey grind tow hour for rod, monkey fall in water, monkey loss everything. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3 h played« It's fun - Similar to my favorite fishing game ever, GONE FISHIN - especially with the quota system being added. Hopefully they keep pumping content into this game like he has. Shoutout the devs, runs pretty solid for an Early Access title. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 20 h played1« Painful experience. Would not recommend. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played« Simple but very addictive game, figuring out where all the different fish can be caught, and filling your journal like a pokedex is extremely fun, and you can do it with friends? What else do you need? »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 10 h played1« Chouette jeu chill :D avec pas mal de mécanique secrete a trouvée :D je recommande :D »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 18 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
72 % pos · n=121
Content / longevity
52 % pos · n=33
Multiplayer
68 % pos · n=31
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=22
Interface / UX
7 % pos · n=15
Value for money
58 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=10
Performance
67 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=8
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
121
87
12
22
Content / longevity
33
17
4
12
Multiplayer
31
21
1
9
Graphics / art
22
21
1
0
Interface / UX
15
1
1
13
Value for money
12
7
0
5
Stability / bugs
10
0
1
9
Performance
9
6
0
3
Audio / music
8
6
1
1
Story / writing
2
1
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 23 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.4 h.
<2h
43 % (n=30)
2-10h
61 % (n=79)
10-25h
91 % (n=137)
>25h
92 % (n=157)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 31, 2026 · All-time low: €8.20 (Mar 31, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0 %Hardcore
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 1,7 % of players.
The hook-and-reel loop is flawless, with every mention of the core fishing mechanics being positive (12 out of 12)
Exploration shines in reviews, drawing 13 positive mentions out of 15, with only 2 mixed reactions
The game’s cozy ambiance and relaxation factor earned unanimous praise in all 7 mentions from players
Friends keep returning to the docks together, with 21 out of 31 multiplayer mentions calling the shared experience fun
Weaknesses
Bugs bite hard, with 9 out of 10 player mentions calling them game-breaking or constant nuisances
The user interface frustrates nearly everyone, pulling 13 negative mentions out of 15 and just 1 positive
Performance tanks during busy scenes, with 3 out of 9 mentions citing lag and framerate drops
Who is it for?
Casual players and fishing fans will find a welcoming escape in this community-driven experience, especially those who love unwinding with friends. Its breezy tone and addictive loop make it ideal for low-stakes fishing marathons or weekend co-op sessions.
Is Voodoo Fishin' worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 82% of 774 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: The hook-and-reel loop is flawless, with every mention of the core fishing. Current price: 10,25€.
Verdict
Voodoo Fishin’ charms with its simple, satisfying fishing loop and vibrant social scenes, but the shaky UI and persistent bugs keep it from being effortless. Once the bugs are polished and the interface refined, this could easily become a go-to for cozy gaming groups.
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