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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

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Released January 19, 2015
sample: 474 reviews posted after launch (123 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 94 % · 16,312 reviews (« Very Positive »)
6,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

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).

In-game

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« Petit jeu très mignon et calme, plein de tendresse. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« j ai a peine lancer le jeu que j ai trouver cool mais jevoudrais tout recommenceret cela m est impossible ce qui est tres embettant car je n ai paschoisi le mode queje voulais je me suis tromper et impossibe de revenir en arriere »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Très bon jeux pour se détendre. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Simple et addictif mais manque de paramètres »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« very good very nice (srsly this game is addicting lol) »
👍 anonymous review · 68 h played
« Tout est bien sur ce jeu. Je vous le recommande fortement. »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« Le jeux s'affiche en petit je ne peux pas l'agrandir je ne recommande pas du tout se jeux »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« cool but not my thing. got frustrating real quick »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Game is really conceptually very solid and has a lot of potential, but is super unpolished and has a lot of bugs. I really wanted to like it but it just isn't good. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« i hate how the fish can break your line, dont know if there is a way to prevent that »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« This game is relaxing... until you decide to go fishing »
👎 anonymous review · 27 h played
« I love the game, it's really chill. After a day at work it helps me relax and i don't need to think when playing this game !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

In players' words

« Petit jeu très mignon et calme, plein de tendresse. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Le jeux s'affiche en petit je ne peux pas l'agrandir je ne recommande pas du tout se jeux »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« j ai a peine lancer le jeu que j ai trouver cool mais jevoudrais tout recommenceret cela m est impossible ce qui est tres embettant car je n ai paschoisi le mode queje voulais je me suis tromper et impossibe de revenir en arriere »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« cool but not my thing. got frustrating real quick »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Très bon jeux pour se détendre. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Game is really conceptually very solid and has a lot of potential, but is super unpolished and has a lot of bugs. I really wanted to like it but it just isn't good. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Simple et addictif mais manque de paramètres »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« i hate how the fish can break your line, dont know if there is a way to prevent that »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« very good very nice (srsly this game is addicting lol) »
👍 anonymous review · 68 h played
« This game is relaxing... until you decide to go fishing »
👎 anonymous review · 27 h played
« Tout est bien sur ce jeu. Je vous le recommande fortement. »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« I love the game, it's really chill. After a day at work it helps me relax and i don't need to think when playing this game !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 7 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
79 % pos · n=102
Interface / UX
14 % pos · n=7
Value for money
67 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
25 % pos · n=4
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay102811011
Interface / UX7106
Value for money6411
Stability / bugs5005
Graphics / art4103
Content / longevity4301
Audio / music3300
Performance2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.9 h.

<2h
71 % (n=24)
2-10h
92 % (n=182)
10-25h
96 % (n=159)
>25h
97 % (n=109)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 90% positive90MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€2.41€3.70€4.99€6.28€7.5820162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€3.00

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 20, 2015 · All-time low: €3.00 (Jun 27, 2015)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,3 % Demanding

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.

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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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Cat Goes Fishing: 93/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

pêche (15)relaxant (14)détente (13)amusant (11)addictif (8)amusement (7)frustrant (5)décevant (5)simple (5)valeur (4)rage (4)humour (4)

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