A 1-4 player physics based fishing simulator. While drinking and boating you suddenly crash into a small island. To work your way back home you have to learn How to Fish.
How to Fish is a high-energy, combat-oriented departure from traditional fishing simulators, featuring an addictive gameplay loop and intense boss battles. While highly praised for its low price point and fun multiplayer experience, it is currently plagued by technical issues and significant late-game difficulty spikes.
Pros
Engaging and addictive gameplay loop that provides a faster pace than typical fishing games.90%
Excellent value for money, offering several hours of entertainment for a low price.85%
Fun and challenging boss battles that add a unique combat element to the genre.75%
Great cooperative experience for friends, particularly with the inclusion of silly gambling mechanics.70%
Cons
Frequent technical bugs including infinite loading screens, grey screens, and input failures.80%
Frustrating difficulty spikes and balancing issues, especially regarding the pufferfish and final island.70%
Lack of basic quality-of-life settings such as Y-axis inversion and difficulty sliders.50%
Limited replayability once the short main experience is completed.60%
Notable Mentions
The game gained significant traction and anticipation through viral TikTok marketing.
Reviewers frequently categorize the title as 'friendslop,' a term for low-fidelity, high-chaos cooperative games.
A specific bug causes boss music to continue playing even after the player has died.
Confidence: 60%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 21, 2026
