Games Like Fishing Vacation

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Fishing 59.1% ★, Horror 16.4%, Adventure 13%, Simulation 7%, Indie 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines the core mechanic of fishing with a deep, Lovecraftian horror atmosphere that slowly unravels as you explore.

This is a relaxing atmospheric game where you simply watch a robot catch creatures. Place it at the edge of your screen like a vertical desktop accessory and observe the ecosystem. It’s neither an idle game with mountains of stats nor an exciting fishing game.

Why similar: Fishing 28.8% ★, Horror 26.9%, Casual 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that pairs the relaxing act of fishing with dark, Lovecraftian horror elements.

A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.

Why similar: Horror 51.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Adventure 17.9%, Indie 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the claustrophobic, lo-fi horror experience of being trapped in a small vessel while something sinister lurks outside.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 51.5%, Pixel Graphics 22.1%, Adventure 13%, 2D 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct retro, pixelated aesthetic paired with surreal, cosmic horror storytelling.

Thanks to next generation AI technology, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. But most importantly, your buddy can play games with you!

Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Adventure 9.8%, Simulation 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-horror experience that uses a retro, simulation-like facade to hide a dark and unpredictable narrative.

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Horror 49.4%, Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Indie 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a minimalist, retro art style to deliver a deeply unsettling and atmospheric horror experience.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.7%, Horror 29.5%, Multiple Endings 17.8%, Casual 11%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-horror game with a unique pixel-art style that focuses on unsettling, narrative-driven interactions.

The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.

Why similar: Horror 65.2%, Adventure 18%, Indie 12.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy, retro-styled horror game that excels at building tension through its claustrophobic setting.

The family is hungry and he must provide, VHS slasher survival horror.

Why similar: Horror 60.2%, Adventure 27.5%, Indie 8%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a 1980s retro aesthetic to create a tense, claustrophobic survival-horror experience.

You were supposed to have a relaxing cabin trip on a island all alone but after several strange encounters you had a mystery to solve, will you be able to survive a first-person psychological horror game or will you run away?

Why similar: Horror 44%, Multiple Endings 26.6%, Adventure 24.7%, Indie 3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric horror experience that captures the feeling of isolation found in Fishing Vacation.

Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.

Why similar: Fishing 38.8% ★, Life Sim 20.1%, Horror 13.2%, Casual 11.6%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A casual, fishing-focused adventure that incorporates horror elements and a life-sim structure.

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Horror 55.9%, Adventure 27%, Indie 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, lo-fi horror game that prioritizes atmosphere and fragmented storytelling over traditional gameplay.

The loan shark is coming for you. Catch enough fish to repay your debt before it is too late. Go fish.

Why similar: Fishing 45.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 26.8%, Horror 14.6%, Adventure 13%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fishing mechanics with a dark, psychological horror narrative that feels both grounded and surreal.

Play minigames and discover the hidden truth in this retro-style horror game

Why similar: Horror 37.6%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Casual 17.1%, Simulation 16.4%, 2D 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro, pixel-art horror game that uses the guise of a cheerful simulation to hide a dark, psychological mystery.

Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.

Why similar: Horror 52.8%, Adventure 31.3%, Indie 11.8%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, meta-narrative horror game that uses retro technology to deliver its chilling, episodic stories.

UMIGARI is a first-person harpoon fishing game set in the foggy waters off the coast of Japan. Hunt fish with your harpoon, sell your catch, buy fuel, and upgrade your gear. Alone at sea, the more you explore, the stranger the fish become.

Why similar: Fishing 70.1% ★, Horror 29.9%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy game that blends fishing and hunting with a dark, horror-tinged atmosphere.

To make some money from an old man, you are asked to fish at the forbidden Shinto shrine.

Why similar: Fishing 40.9% ★, Interactive Fiction 22.8%, Horror 18.7%, Adventure 12%, Indie 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that uses the act of fishing as a central narrative device to build tension.

You just arrived in hell. Nothing left to to do but contemplate the life you lived, and fish. Fish out ancient treasures, upgrade your fishing abilities, and face your biggest regrets in this narrative fishing game! Will you manage to fish out Lucifer's crown and earn another chance at life?

Why similar: Fishing 48% ★, Interactive Fiction 26.3%, Adventure 8.2%, Casual 8%, Simulation 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, narrative-driven fishing game that leans into dark comedy and demonic themes.

Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards...

Why similar: Horror 63.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Adventure 11.7%, 2D 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-horror game that masterfully blends card-based mechanics with an unsettling, ever-changing atmosphere.

Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

Why similar: Horror 67.9%, Indie 13.7%, Simulation 11.5%, Singleplayer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense, and atmospheric horror game that relies on high-stakes tension and a gritty aesthetic.

Lake Minnewaska is a narrative driven first person fishing game. Fish, explore, and uncover the secrets of Lake Minnewaska as you guide Sosa's journey in becoming a better father.

Why similar: Fishing 39.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 25.1%, Adventure 11.2%, Casual 9.3%, Simulation 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure game that features fishing as a core component within a mysterious, narrative-driven world.

HOME is a feel-good walking simulator experience in which you create your own poem and music. Embark on a poetic and musical heartwarming journey about what home means to you.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 29.5%, Adventure 28.9%, Casual 20.4%, Simulation 11.1%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, pixel-art horror adventure that focuses on player choice and atmospheric storytelling.

you find an abandoned fps game on an old computer. you decide to play it.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.4%, Horror 28.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Simulation 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-horror game that uses the aesthetic of an abandoned online game to deliver a haunting experience.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Horror 70%, Multiple Endings 14.2%, Indie 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a lo-fi aesthetic to create a deeply claustrophobic and unsettling environment.

A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39%, Horror 33.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Indie 3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal, and psychological horror experience that focuses on internal monologue and atmosphere.

Aqua Catholicism; Explore Man's Original Sin Under The Sea

Why similar: Horror 25.4%, Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Adventure 20.4%, Casual 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that blends casual exploration with Lovecraftian horror and religious themes.

A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 52.4%, Horror 25.4%, Simulation 20.3%, Indie 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A lo-fi, narrative-driven horror game that builds dread through the mundane repetition of a job.

Far Fishing is a short and relaxing fishing game. Set off on a journey to the edge of the world, catching a variety of fish and upgrading your boat along the way.

Why similar: Fishing 52.2% ★, Casual 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Adventure 10.9%, 2D 4.9%

Clawfish is a fishing claw machine game. Visit an isolated train station with a fishing arcade. Explore the dock, play the machines, and take some time to relax by the water.

Why similar: Fishing 63.4% ★, Casual 24%, Adventure 7.3%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, arcade-style fishing game that functions as a short, walking-simulator experience.

When lost in the Depths, the only way to go is up. You will Escape- one way or another.

Why similar: Fishing 35% ★, Horror 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Multiple Endings 11%, Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D atmospheric horror game that focuses on mystery and noir-inspired storytelling.

Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.

Why similar: Fishing 54.6% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Casual 11.4%, Simulation 8.8%, 2D 6.3%

Fishy is a 3D platormer. you play as a fish very far from home . traveling trough 5 worlds such as a jungle oasis to under water to the frozen tundra to inside a volcano to lastly to outer space

Why similar: Adventure 42%, Casual 40%, Indie 18%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that uses an underwater setting to explore atmospheric, emotional, and story-rich themes.

GONE Fishing is a 1-8 player survival horror game where you and your friends must work together to stay alive, by fishing. The only way to survive is to keep feeding the lake’s insatiable hunger before it feeds on you. Can you satisfy the hunger... or will you become the next offering?

Why similar: Fishing 52% ★, Horror 25.8%, Adventure 17.7%, Indie 3.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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 53.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Adventure 13.5%, 2D 8.2%, Casual 8%

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 53.4% ★, Life Sim 19.4%, Simulation 10.1%, Adventure 7.5%, Casual 7.5%

Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 41.7%, Horror 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Adventure 12.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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!

Why similar: Fishing 66.5% ★, Casual 11.4%, 2D 8.1%, Simulation 6.5%, Indie 5.3%

Most epic fishing simulator with minor horror theme

Why similar: Casual 41.2%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 19.4%

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 61.4% ★, Casual 22%, Simulation 9.2%, Indie 7.3%

WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

Why similar: Fishing 77.1% ★, Casual 16.1%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats is a puzzle solving, cat collecting, fishing game where you uncover the secrets of Silly Lake in a quest to fish up every last one of its pointy eared denizens.

Why similar: Fishing 62.7% ★, Adventure 14.3%, Casual 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Indie 2.7%

A creepy-cozy co-op fishing game for 1–4 players with proximity voice chat. Explore a haunted swamp for rare fish, sell your haul by the pound, and try to survive what hunts you in the dark.

Why similar: Fishing 61.5% ★, Horror 22.5%, Adventure 16%

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 41.8% ★, Life Sim 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Casual 9.8%, Adventure 9.6%

Intergalactic Fishing is a fishing RPG that features procedurally generated content and graphics. Travel to lakes all over the universe and catch unique fish, explore uncharted lakes and sell data, complete quests, upgrade your gear, compete in fishing tournaments, design your own lures, and more!

Why similar: Fishing 63.9% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Casual 8%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 5.3%

Fishing Inc is a cozy incremental fishing game! Catch fish, earn cash, and unlock powerful skills. Master new ponds, fill your Fish Log with Legendary catches, and become the ultimate angler!

Why similar: Fishing 54.8% ★, Casual 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Simulation 7.7%, 2D 6.7%

A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.

Why similar: Horror 49.5%, Adventure 24.2%, Indie 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Kiosk is a horror cooking game where you prepare orders for late-night customers who visit your cozy, rain-soaked kiosk. The eerie atmosphere clashes with the mounting tension as you serve your mysterious visitors.

Why similar: Horror 51.8%, Pixel Graphics 20%, Simulation 13.9%, Adventure 12.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Horror 42.5%, Multiple Endings 25.3%, Simulation 15.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens.

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Adventure 16.1%, Multiple Endings 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%

An old shack deep in a dense forest, a strange computer and a game that's trying to kill you!

Why similar: Horror 41.9%, Adventure 25.7%, Multiple Endings 16%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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 42.5% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Adventure 12.8%, Casual 12%, Simulation 8.3%

Fishy is a heartfelt visual novel about friends, enemies, acceptance, and monsters. Explore the aquarium, face your fears, and maybe make a friend. here fishy fishy f̵̥͘͠i̷̱͉͋͑s̵͙̈͘h̵͖̅y̶̜͘

Why similar: Fishing 65% ★, Horror 21.6%, Casual 8.3%, Simulation 5.1%

you click fish to get fish.

Why similar: Horror 35%, Casual 30.1%, Simulation 23.7%, 2D 8.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Discover your sinister purpose in this horror farming game. Your idyllic farm life can't be trusted. Keep up with the façade as you give your crops to the gods. Explore the ominous island and question everything. You must fake your blissful farming days. Your life depends on it.

Why similar: Horror 36.1%, Adventure 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Casual 12.3%, Indie 6.2%

Buy yachts and customize the interior with furniture, besides fishing around the world!

Why similar: Fishing 52.9% ★, Adventure 13.7%, Casual 12.3%, Simulation 10.9%, Indie 6%

Are sardines trustworthy? Are you? Do you want to be? How Fish is Made is a janky little jaunt through the world of surrealist storytelling. Now featuring a Katamari-like DLC!

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Fishing 16.8% ★, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Casual 11.5%

Dark Fear is a pixel horror game with RPG and adventure game elements. Explore a diverse landscape filled with forests, mountains, lakes and deserts. Make allies in the local village, upgrade your weapon and armor, go hunting/fishing and fight your way to the truth by slaying your foes, solving puzzles and helping people with their...

Why similar: Adventure 39.6%, Horror 33.9%, Indie 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%

In this Game Boy styled horror game, uncover the mystery of the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder. Get lost in its maze-like exhibits, solve peculiar puzzles, and survive being hunted by grotesque creatures from the controversial Human Body Exhibit. Can you leave the museum alive?

Why similar: Horror 33.6%, Adventure 21.9%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, 2D 7.5%

A short horror game where you dig through the flesh of a giant whale

Why similar: Horror 48.5%, Adventure 38.5%, Indie 10.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

A horror game where you play a hand-held console in the backseat during a long drive home.

Why similar: Horror 48.5%, Simulation 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D 9.2%, Indie 9.1%