Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : 1.66GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 256 MB memory DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 15 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 2.2GHz Intel Dual Core or equivalent AMD processor Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512 MB memory DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 15 MB d'espace disque disponible
Cat Goes Fishing
Fishing for relaxation becomes a surprisingly addictive loop, with 'pêche' appearing 15 times among the most frequent keywords. The title holds a Very Positive Steam rating, 94% positive across 16,312 reviews and 93% positive since launch (474 reviews).
What it's about: Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 102 | 81 | 10 | 11 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.9 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 20, 2015 · All-time low: €3.00 (Jun 27, 2015)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 86 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,7 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay dominates praise: 81 positive mentions out of 102 total.
- Audio receives unanimous acclaim: 3 positive mentions out of 3.
- The relaxing atmosphere stands out, reflected by 14 mentions of 'relaxant' and 13 of 'détente'.
- Longer play sessions correlate with higher satisfaction: the >25h bucket shows 97% positive (109 reviews).
- Price is generally seen as fair: 4 positive mentions out of 6.
Weaknesses
- Graphics draw criticism: 3 negative mentions out of 4.
- User interface frustrates players: 6 negative mentions out of 7.
- Bugs are a recurring complaint: 5 negative mentions, 0 positive.
- Performance receives mixed feedback: 1 positive and 1 negative mention.
Who is it for?
Ideal for players seeking a low‑stress, cute fishing simulator that rewards casual play and offers a soothing vibe. Those who can overlook occasional UI quirks and graphic glitches will enjoy it most.
Is Cat Goes Fishing worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 16,312 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 6,99€.
Verdict
Cat Goes Fishing delivers a highly enjoyable, relaxing experience that resonates with the majority of its audience, as reflected by its strong Steam scores. While its core gameplay and audio shine, visual polish and UI stability lag behind, so expectations should be tempered accordingly.
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