- #1 WEBFISHING
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 69,680 reviews2024
Dev: lamedeveloper
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
Why similar: Fishing 44.1% ★, Creature Collector 17.8%, Character Customization 10.7%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Cute 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the social, casual, and cute aesthetic of Fishing Online with a strong focus on multiplayer interaction.
- #2 Catch & Cook: Fishing Adventure
96% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2023
Dev: Campfire Studio
Windows · Mac
Catch & Cook is a fishing adventure game in which you are not only a fisherman, but also a restaurant owner. Explore the ocean, catch fish and cook them in your own restaurant. A wide variety of fish, recipes and gameplay mechanics await you. So, what are you waiting for?
Why similar: Fishing 50.7% ★, Cooking 27.6%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Simulation 4.4%, Casual 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the specific loop of catching fish and utilizing them for cooking and crafting in an adventure-focused setting.
- #3 Whisker Waters
96% matchMixed46% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Underbite GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Whisker Waters is the ultimate RPG adventure that blends light fantasy and the art of fishing into a mesmerizing world. As a player, you'll create and play as your very own Cat character and embark on a whimsical fishing journey like never before.
Why similar: Fishing 40% ★, Life Sim 19.8%, Crafting 13.8%, Open World 7.6%, Character Customization 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming RPG that centers on fishing and life-sim elements, sharing the whimsical tone of the seed game.
- #4 DAVE THE DIVER
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 147,999 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
Why similar: Fishing 65.4% ★, Crafting 19.6%, Simulation 8.3%, Casual 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully combines deep-sea fishing exploration with a rewarding restaurant management and cooking loop.
- #5 Moonglow Bay
95% matchMixed68% of 716 reviews2021
Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!
Why similar: Fishing 29% ★, Cooking 18.5%, Creature Collector 15.7%, Life Sim 12%, Emotional 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This voxel-based life-sim focuses heavily on the fishing trade and community building in a cozy, coastal environment.
- #6 Dinkum
93% matchVery Positive92% of 28,435 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Fishing 38% ★, Life Sim 24.5%, Crafting 18.1%, Multiplayer 10%, Simulation 6%
Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer life-sim allows you to fish, craft, and explore with friends in a charming, nature-filled setting.
- #7 Fishing Paradiso
94% matchVery Positive91% of 322 reviews2022
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!
Why similar: Fishing 49.2% ★, Emotional 16.8%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Open World 9.9%, Cute 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven RPG that features accessible, fun fishing mechanics within a vibrant, stylized world.
- #8 Play Together
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,463 reviews2025
Dev: HAEGIN Co.,Ltd.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 75.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Play Together is a popular casual social networking game enjoyed by players worldwide. Express yourself through character customization, decorate your home and host Home Parties for a fun time with friends. Enjoy tons of content with friends from all across the globe!
Why similar: Fishing 34.8% ★, Character Customization 11.7%, Cooking 11.5%, Cartoony 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A social sandbox game that prioritizes casual activities like fishing and character customization in a multiplayer environment.
- #9 Stardew Valley
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 992,215 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.7 hrsMean: 83.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Why similar: Life Sim 30.3%, Fishing 18.3% ★, Multiplayer 15.6%, Crafting 15.2%, Open World 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: While broader in scope, its fishing, crafting, and multiplayer co-op features are staples of the cozy life-sim genre.
- #10 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 51,774 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Emotional 34.2%, Fishing 30.7% ★, Crafting 19.4%, Cartoony 10.4%, Simulation 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, cozy atmosphere with fishing and cooking as core activities that support the emotional narrative.
- #11 Coral Island
89% matchVery Positive89% of 25,947 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Life Sim 27.9%, Fishing 23.5% ★, Crafting 14.2%, Character Customization 11.2%, Open World 9%
Why You'll Like It: This modern life-sim includes robust fishing and crafting mechanics alongside multiplayer social features.
- #12 Fishing Adventure
90% matchVery Positive86% of 1,689 reviews2019
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Fishing Adventure is a typical fishing game, where the player can (drums) catch different fish species! Fish in USA, Hawaii and other unique fisheries.
Why similar: Fishing 44.7% ★, Sports 15.1%, Life Sim 11.4%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Nature 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a straightforward, casual fishing experience that focuses on exploration and collection.
- #13 Roots of Pacha
89% matchVery Positive94% of 4,347 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.
Why similar: Life Sim 34.2%, Crafting 26.4%, Immersive Sim 19.2%, Cute 8.1%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cooperative life-sim that emphasizes community, fishing, and crafting in a prehistoric, nature-focused world.
- #14 Fishing Planet
88% matchVery Positive87% of 73,403 reviews2017
Dev: Fishing Planet LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.
Why similar: Fishing 54.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Sports 9.4%, MMORPG 6.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: While more simulation-heavy, it offers a solid multiplayer foundation for those who enjoy the social side of fishing.
- #15 Fisher Online
86% matchVery Positive82% of 4,419 reviews2019
Dev: R-Age LLC
Windows
Median: 31.0 hrsMean: 420.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Fisher Online - online wild fishing simulator. Forget about licenses and catch rates. Choose bait or lures and catch fish in Europe and Russia.
Why similar: Fishing 38.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 24.4%, Crafting 14.7%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Simulation 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines multiplayer fishing with crafting elements in a sandbox environment.
- #16 The Fishing Club 3D: Co-op Sport Angling
87% matchMostly Positive76% of 620 reviews2017
Dev: Robot Riot UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Go fishing and relax. Craft baits, catch legendary fish and complete your catch album - or take part in epic fishing competitions against other anglers or fishing clubs. Create or join a fishing club and chat with fellow anglers in the in-game chat. Play now for free! Tight lines!
Why similar: Fishing 33.7% ★, Sports 15.8%, Crafting 12.6%, Nature 12.5%, Immersive Sim 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Specifically highlights the cooperative multiplayer aspect of fishing with friends.
- #17 Garden Paws
86% matchVery Positive90% of 2,485 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Why similar: Crafting 28.5%, Open World 18%, Cartoony 17.2%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Cute 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A highly social, cute life-sim where fishing and crafting are essential parts of building your own homestead with friends.
- #18 Core Keeper
83% matchVery Positive93% of 63,205 reviews2024
Dev: PugstormPub: Fireshine Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 33.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.
Why similar: Crafting 41.9%, Open World 31.8%, Multiplayer 26.3%
Why You'll Like It: This multiplayer sandbox game features an addictive fishing system alongside deep crafting and exploration mechanics.
- #19 Open Fishing XL
84% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Kunstaat
Windows
Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.
Why similar: Fishing 34% ★, Cooking 16.1%, Nature 13.5%, Life Sim 9.8%, Open World 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused fishing game that emphasizes the joy of collecting different species.
- #20 Carp Fishing Simulator
84% matchMixed60% of 228 reviews2021
Dev: Dangerous Derk Interactive
Windows
Carp Fishing Simulator aims to be the most advanced, authentic fishing experience on the market.
Why similar: Fishing 34.7% ★, Sports 17.3%, Immersive Sim 10%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Nature 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the relaxing aspects of the sport with a variety of environments to explore.
- #21 Farm Together
82% matchVery Positive94% of 22,015 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 138.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Multiplayer 28.9%, Character Customization 15.9%, Cartoony 13.8%, Simulation 12.8%, Third Person 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, multiplayer-focused game that lets you build and manage a farm with fishing as a core relaxing activity.
- #22 Terraria
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,511,859 reviews2011
Dev: Re-Logic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 33.2 hrsMean: 149.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Why similar: Crafting 44.3%, Multiplayer 33%, Open World 22.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vast world where fishing is a rewarding side activity that complements the core crafting and multiplayer exploration.
- #23 My Time at Sandrock
80% matchVery Positive88% of 28,280 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
Why similar: Life Sim 32.4%, Crafting 19%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Character Customization 12.1%, Open World 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on crafting and community building with fishing as a key leisure activity in a charming, stylized world.
- #24 Sun Haven
81% matchVery Positive81% of 24,588 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Why similar: Fishing 23.8% ★, Life Sim 20.8%, Cooking 15.8%, Crafting 12.4%, Character Customization 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy life-sim that offers extensive fishing, crafting, and multiplayer co-op in a vibrant, magical setting.
- #25 Trophy Fishing 2
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,219 reviews2017
Dev: Overgroup
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Trophy fishing 2 it is a 3D fishing simulator with excellent graphics, sound and entertaining gameplay. It is a game-encyclopedia, which we develop and improve right along. It will please all lovers of fishing and quiet rest, as well as, all who loves excitement, competition and friendly communication.
Why similar: Fishing 60.1% ★, Sports 20%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Simulation 6.5%, Casual 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play multiplayer fishing game that focuses on the competitive and social aspects of angling.
- #26 Fishing Grind
79% matchVery Positive87% of 267 reviews2024
Dev: LAGI Games
Windows
Fishing Grind is a first person 1-6 player co-op fishing game with a twist. The place you are fishing may not always be safe...
Why similar: Fishing 31.8% ★, Sports 21.2%, Nature 19.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Immersive Sim 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, nature-focused fishing game that emphasizes the grind of collecting rare catches.
- #27 A Short Hike
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Nature 34.4%, Open World 26.1%, Cute 22%, Third Person 10.3%, Casual 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A short, cozy exploration game that features a very satisfying and simple fishing mechanic.
- #28 Littlewood
78% matchVery Positive93% of 6,792 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.
Why similar: Life Sim 26.8%, Fishing 21.1% ★, Crafting 18%, Open World 10.7%, Character Customization 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful life-sim centered on rebuilding a town, featuring fishing and crafting as primary ways to gather resources.
- #29 Real VR Fishing
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: Devs United Games, IncPub: Devs United Games, Inc.
Windows
🎣 Dive into the Ultimate Real VR Fishing Experience! Explore stunningly realistic environments with Real VR Fishing. Relax in 40 beautiful maps and expand your adventure with DLC packs, unlocking 95 fishing locations. Discover 150+ fish species in the base game and over 300 species with DLC.
Why similar: Fishing 40.5% ★, Sports 22%, Massively Multiplayer 18.5%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Nature 4.3%
- #30 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
76% matchMixed68% of 2,151 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Bear StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!
Why similar: Fishing 43% ★, Sports 19.2%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Immersive Sim 9.7%, Nature 9.3%
- #31 Worldwide Sports Fishing
78% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Lotte|EoDPub: Agger Interactive
Windows · Mac
Worldwide Sports Fishing is a 3D fishing simulation with fishing waters all around the globe. Special feature: you can recommend your dream fishing water and if possible it will get into the game! The Game is constantly evolving.
Why similar: Sports 39.6%, Fishing 27.8% ★, Simulation 11.5%, Open World 7.6%, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that blends adventure and fishing in a variety of global locations.
- #32 Professional Fishing
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,205 reviews2018
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 73.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Why similar: Fishing 45.7% ★, Massively Multiplayer 19.3%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Sports 9.6%, Open World 7.1%
- #33 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
76% matchVery Positive89% of 8,678 reviews2018
Dev: Pancake GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Why similar: Fishing 36.4% ★, Sports 16.5%, Nature 12.2%, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #34 Fish Hunters: Most Lethal Fishing Simulator 🐟
74% matchMixed63% of 607 reviews2026
Dev: Pmdk23Pub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hunt fish solo or in co-op. Haul them in and take them down with crazy guns. Try out different baits and rods, explore unique locations, and complete your fish collection in the atlas. Or just kick back by the campfire with friends in this wild webfishing adventure 🎣 🐟 💥
Why similar: Fishing 58.7% ★, Multiplayer 15%, Open World 10.9%, Casual 5.3%, Simulation 5.2%
- #35 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
75% matchMixed63% of 7,401 reviews2022
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.
Why similar: Fishing 34.1% ★, Sports 14.5%, Nature 13.7%, Immersive Sim 10.7%, Open World 9.5%
- #36 Professional Fishing 2
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 395 reviews2025
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
"Professional Fishing 2" is the second installment of an exciting fishing game that takes you into the world of thrilling angling adventures. Step into the shoes of a novice angler, embarking on a journey with simple yet reliable gear.
Why similar: Fishing 55.7% ★, Sports 18.7%, Simulation 8.7%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Open World 6.5%
- #37 The Fisherman - Fishing Planet
75% matchMixed63% of 1,429 reviews2019
Dev: Fishing Planet LLC
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Fisherman – Fishing Planet is for all fans of nature and sport fishing! This simulation, made by and for fishing enthusiasts, recreates all the finer details of the art of fishing with unrivalled authenticity.
Why similar: Fishing 32.4% ★, Massively Multiplayer 17.9%, Sports 15.1%, Nature 13.3%, Open World 7.8%
- #38 Russian Fishing 4
73% matchMixed59% of 84,285 reviews2021
Dev: FishSoft LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 72.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Why similar: Fishing 36.1% ★, Nature 10.7%, Sports 10.2%, Crafting 9.3%, Multiplayer 9.2%
- #39 On-Together: Virtual Co-Working
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,072 reviews2026
Dev: GigaPuffPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Virtual co-working with friends or strangers all over the world! Digital pals hang out at the bottom of the screen while you work, study, and get stuff done. Includes productivity tools, hangout spots, breaktime games, and more!
Why similar: Fishing 28% ★, Creature Collector 18.3%, Life Sim 15.7%, Character Customization 9.3%, Third Person 7.3%
- #40 Spellfarers
73% matchMostly Negative39% of 136 reviews2024
Dev: Digital Leisure Inc.
Windows · Mac
Farm, fish, craft, and cast spells with your friends in this idyllic, magical multiplayer farming sim. Befriend the townsfolk of Wenngrove, learn their trades and stories, tend your home with your friends and Familiar, and make magic in Spellfarers.
Why similar: MMORPG 20.9% ★, Cooking 16.9%, Life Sim 13.7%, Massively Multiplayer 9.8%, Immersive Sim 8.8%
- #41 Bassmaster® Fishing
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 341 reviews2021
Dev: Dovetail GamesPub: Dovetail Games - Fishing
Windows
Bassmaster® Fishing, the official video game is OUT NOW, bringing the thrill of competitive big bass fishing to PC. Dive into the fully licensed content from the Bassmaster series from amateur to elite events.
Why similar: Fishing 36% ★, Sports 18.5%, Nature 12.9%, Immersive Sim 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%
- #42 Idle Fishing
70% matchVery Positive83% of 1,844 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 182.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other!
Why similar: Fishing 44.7% ★, Creature Collector 18.2%, Cartoony 11.2%, Character Customization 9.5%, Simulation 5.1%
- #43 Cozy Island
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,388 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grow veggies, go fishing, and meet cute animals! On this relaxing and lovely island, you can walk around and explore freely, unlock quirky and fun items, build your own secret base, and enjoy carefree, joy-filled days at your own pace.
Why similar: Life Sim 30.4%, Cartoony 17.3%, Open World 16.6%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Cute 8.8%
- #44 米姆米姆哈
71% matchMostly Negative28% of 108 reviews2025
Dev: HappySugarPub: Tianti
Windows
《米姆米姆哈》是一款精神超前的生活模拟游戏。在禁止孤单的梦世界,你可以驾驶蒸汽飞屋拜访好朋友们,还可以在米姆的陪伴下畅游各主题浮空岛。在你专属的岛屿,有可爱的米姆帮你种菜生产、陪你采集钓鱼,无限制的装修岛建总有人为你点赞和夸夸,还有热闹的好友party,感受超绝解压的惊喜生活~
Why similar: Fishing 21.7% ★, Creature Collector 21.4%, Life Sim 19.3%, Multiplayer 9.5%, MMORPG 6.1% ★
- #45 Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,162 reviews2018
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour features an authentic career mode where you work your way up to an elite angler competing against over 100 of the best anglers in the world across Bass, Carp and Predator fishing whilst unlocking sponsorship opportunities, gaining career earnings and social media followers as you go.
Why similar: Fishing 49.6% ★, Sports 22.9%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Simulation 10.4%, Casual 3.9%
- #46 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,220 reviews2025
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A happy aquarium that lives at the bottom of your screen! Tiny Aquarium is a social idle simulator that keeps growing, even when offline. Hatch, sell fish, decorate, go fishin’, and visit your friends’ aquariums with bite-sized daily sessions.
Why similar: Fishing 37.8% ★, Creature Collector 25%, Nature 14.7%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Cute 5.1%
- #47 Captain Pawsome
70% matchMixed50% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Set sail with Captain Pawsome on the relaxing 2D fishing adventure! Craft, upgrade, customize, and conquer the high seas. Clean the environment, catch unique fish, and unleash your inner adventurer. Dive in now and make a splash!
Why similar: Fishing 46.1% ★, Life Sim 19.8%, Emotional 18.1%, Cute 6.3%, Simulation 5.8%
- #48 Euro Fishing
71% matchMixed65% of 1,820 reviews2015
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.
Why similar: Fishing 50.7% ★, Sports 19.1%, Open World 8.3%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Third Person 7.3%
- #49 Shell's Kitchen
69% matchMixed63% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Stupid Town
Windows
Dive into a fintastic culinary adventure where fish serve fish dishes to fishes, and scale new heights of seafood fun with your friends in this cooperative cooking game!
Why similar: Cooking 47.3%, Fishing 29.1% ★, Cartoony 7.8%, Cute 6.3%, 3D 5.1%
- #50 Luma Island
66% matchVery Positive84% of 12,128 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Crafting 22.5%, Life Sim 20.8%, Character Customization 14.4%, Open World 12.3%, Multiplayer 10.7%
- #51 Everdream Valley
68% matchMostly Positive71% of 944 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.
Why similar: Fishing 25.9% ★, Cooking 20.1%, Life Sim 13.8%, Crafting 11.1%, Nature 10.9%
- #52 Скуф на рыбалке
65% matchVery Positive93% of 2,864 reviews2025
Dev: KickedMesh
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Рыбалка никогда не была скучным занятием и она никогда не была на столько весёлой и иммерсивной! Присоединяйся к рядам настоящих скуфов, лови рыбу и веселись
Why similar: Fishing 49% ★, Immersive Sim 19.1%, Nature 14%, Simulation 11.2%, 3D 3.7%
- #53 Galactic Getaway: Build a Home for Pets
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 120 reviews2025
Dev: Akrew
Windows · Mac
Attract adorable creatures to your cosy home in this life sim, where what you build shapes who arrives and who stays. Decorate, farm and fish — solo or with friends — as you craft a life in the stars that your new companions will come to love.
Why similar: Fishing 26.7% ★, Creature Collector 18.4%, Life Sim 13%, Cooking 13%, Crafting 10.3%
- #54 PRO FISHING SIMULATOR
71% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
An authentic sport fishing simulation for both beginners and avid anglers. Explore the most beautiful fishing spots in the world and reel in the best catches by combining technique and the best official equipment.
Why similar: Sports 41.7%, Fishing 36.9% ★, Simulation 13.7%, Casual 7.6%
- #55 Feed and Grow: Fish
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 20,772 reviews2016
Dev: Old B1oodPub: Greens s.r.o.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts!
Why similar: Fishing 29.2% ★, Multiplayer 27.8%, Open World 20.7%, Simulation 19%, Cute 3.2%
- #56 Desktop Fishing
65% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2025
Dev: Ostend Games
Windows
Desktop Fishing is a cozy idle game that sits in the corner of your screen. Go about your usual desk work (or don't) while your frog buddy catches fish, discovers new outfits, and unlocks fishing spots.
Why similar: Fishing 45.5% ★, Creature Collector 21.7%, Character Customization 8.4%, Sports 8.3%, Simulation 6.2%
- #57 Ale & Tale Tavern
64% matchVery Positive90% of 9,445 reviews2024
Dev: Scienart GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play with friends, feed and quench the thirst of the entire world!
Why similar: Cooking 62.1%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Simulation 12.7%, 3D 7.2%, Casual 5.3%
- #58 Fantasy Fishing Town
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 89 reviews2022
Dev: RainbowStudio
Windows
Welcome to Fantasy Fishing Town!Embark on a journey to catch various fish and complete quests to find the legendary fish. Enjoy the unique pleasure of pixel graphics and side-scrolling fishing!The legendary fish - it's mine!
Why similar: Fishing 51.3% ★, Immersive Sim 17.2%, Life Sim 14.1%, Cute 7.7%, Simulation 5.5%