Playing How to Fish on PC involves combining traditional fishing tasks with chaotic cartoon violence and risk-taking. Developed by Dazed Games, the viral indie hit has quickly gained traction on Steam since its Aug. 20 release, selling over a million copies in just two days.
Quick Facts
- Platform: PC (via Steam)
- Release Date: Aug. 20, 2026
- Price: $7.99 USD (with a sale price of $4.95 USD)
- Player Count: Up to 4-player co-op
- Sales Milestone: Over 1 million copies sold in two days
How to Fish, Fight, and Gamble
Up to four players start trapped together on a small island. To progress, you must master the game's core gameplay loop:
- Catch Marine Life and Wildlife: Hook fish or take aim at local wildlife. Players can aggressively stab fish, drop birds out of the sky with trick shots, or use sniper rifles the moment fish leave the water.
- Earn Cash: Successful shots against wildlife earn cash, which you can use to purchase better weaponry from the store.
- Choose Your Risk: Once you secure your catch and loot, you can either sell your items directly for guaranteed cash or risk them on the roulette table with Lady Luck.
- Explore and Progress: Use your earnings and upgraded gear to explore more islands and take down fishy bosses together.
Future Updates
Developer Dazed Games confirmed via their Steam page that more content and bug fixes are on the way for the co-op title, though specific release timelines for future patches have not yet been detailed.