The game's gentle fishing mechanics weave a relaxed, addictive loop that keeps players coming back for more. Post‑release reviews show 92 % positive sentiment, and the overall Steam rating stands at 88 % very positive.
What it's about: Pêchez, écaillez, vendez, recommencez. Scale the Depths est un jeu de pêche casual construit autour de cette boucle simple, mais satisfaisante. Nourrissez des clients affamés, améliorez votre équipement et découvrez les nombreux secrets cachés sous la surface.
In-game
« I really like the game, but it's tooo short. It has so much potential, please expand on it. I really love it, it is satisfying and really a good idea. Please, please, please, expand on it. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1« One of the best games I've played , its simple and can run on my crappy pc »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« j'avais joué à la démo et avait adoré, ce sentiment se reproduit dans la version finale »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Un bon petit jeu détente et sympa :) CEPENDANT pour le 100% la rareté de certains poissons et de certains clients (pour moi le 3ème grand Cormorant) c'est un enfer 8h de try pour avoir ce dernier client juste parce que c'est aléatoire. »👍 anonymous review · 18 h played« super jeu , sympa et une petite dizaine d heures pour faire le 100 pour 100 . »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« Un super jeu chill, avec de bonnes option d'exploration, bien que sur certain point la boucle de gameplay peut devenir lassante, donc savoir bien espacé les sessions et pas enchaîner plusieurs heure d'affilé »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Small sandbox for fishing, shallow ocean, can complete each area in 1-2 hours. Not enough gameplay. Have to reset your main gear rod/knife when you change areas which increased gameplay but makes it repetitive start from scratch. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played11« La durée de temps dans l'eau est tellement courte malgré toutes les améliorations que ça rend l'expérience frustrante et ennuyante. L'équilibre est désagréable. Au bout de 2h t'en a marre. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Quel dommage ! c'était sympa à première vu ! Et puis tu te rends compte très vite que c'est assez "vide". j'ai joué 45min que j'ai déjà fais le tour du gameplay »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Game has quality but I can't recommend currently; wait for more meaningful upgrades, faster fish scaling transition screens, faster/automated selling, bad luck protection, etc. »👎 anonymous review · 20 h played« Finding the 2 last fish to 100% the game is extremely annoying to the point I am no longer having any fun playing this game »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« Excellent jeu, hâte de voir les prochaines maj »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
In players' words
« I really like the game, but it's tooo short. It has so much potential, please expand on it. I really love it, it is satisfying and really a good idea. Please, please, please, expand on it. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1« Small sandbox for fishing, shallow ocean, can complete each area in 1-2 hours. Not enough gameplay. Have to reset your main gear rod/knife when you change areas which increased gameplay but makes it repetitive start from scratch. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played11« One of the best games I've played , its simple and can run on my crappy pc »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« La durée de temps dans l'eau est tellement courte malgré toutes les améliorations que ça rend l'expérience frustrante et ennuyante. L'équilibre est désagréable. Au bout de 2h t'en a marre. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« j'avais joué à la démo et avait adoré, ce sentiment se reproduit dans la version finale »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Quel dommage ! c'était sympa à première vu ! Et puis tu te rends compte très vite que c'est assez "vide". j'ai joué 45min que j'ai déjà fais le tour du gameplay »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Un bon petit jeu détente et sympa :) CEPENDANT pour le 100% la rareté de certains poissons et de certains clients (pour moi le 3ème grand Cormorant) c'est un enfer 8h de try pour avoir ce dernier client juste parce que c'est aléatoire. »👍 anonymous review · 18 h played« Game has quality but I can't recommend currently; wait for more meaningful upgrades, faster fish scaling transition screens, faster/automated selling, bad luck protection, etc. »👎 anonymous review · 20 h played« super jeu , sympa et une petite dizaine d heures pour faire le 100 pour 100 . »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« Finding the 2 last fish to 100% the game is extremely annoying to the point I am no longer having any fun playing this game »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« Un super jeu chill, avec de bonnes option d'exploration, bien que sur certain point la boucle de gameplay peut devenir lassante, donc savoir bien espacé les sessions et pas enchaîner plusieurs heure d'affilé »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Excellent jeu, hâte de voir les prochaines maj »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=136
Content / longevity
31 % pos · n=52
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=19
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=8
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=6
Value for money
40 % pos · n=5
Performance
50 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
136
111
13
12
Content / longevity
52
16
6
30
Graphics / art
19
19
0
0
Audio / music
8
7
0
1
Story / writing
6
6
0
0
Value for money
5
2
1
2
Performance
4
2
0
2
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Interface / UX
1
0
0
1
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.
<2h
59 % (n=22)
2-10h
91 % (n=243)
10-25h
97 % (n=154)
>25h
100 % (n=15)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+18 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 28, 2026 · All-time low: €7.99 (Jul 11, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2,8 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 25 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,1 % of players.
Gameplay praised by 111 of 136 mentions (81.6 % positive).
Graphics received unanimous support: 19 positive mentions out of 19.
Story earned unanimous praise: 6 positive mentions out of 6.
High engagement in mid‑to‑long playtime brackets: 97 % positive in the 10–25 h bucket and 100 % in the >25 h bucket.
Audio quality noted positively by 7 of 8 mentions.
Weaknesses
Content depth faced criticism: only 16 positives out of 52 mentions (30.8 % positive).
Performance drew mixed reactions: 2 positives and 2 negatives out of 4 mentions.
Price perception was split: 2 positives and 2 negatives out of 5 mentions.
Bug reports, though few, were negative: 2 negatives out of 2 mentions.
Who is it for?
Casual players who enjoy relaxed, atmospheric fishing sims with a touch of progression will find the title charming, whereas those looking for expansive content or competitive multiplayer may feel the game is limited.
Is Scale the Depths worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 88% of 1,373 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay praised by 111 of. Current price: 9,99€.
Verdict
Scale the Depths delivers a polished, visually pleasing fishing experience that excels in immersion and replayability. Its limited content and occasional performance hiccups slightly dent its appeal, but for fans of low‑pressure sims the game remains a solid choice.
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