Start Here
Four quick ways in, depending on what you are stuck on.
Beginner Guide
The catch–sell–upgrade loop, the first-hour route and the upgrade priorities that actually matter.
All 5 Bosses
Boss order, quest triggers and strategies from Spider Crab to the Mutated Bowhead Whale.
Weapons & Upgrades
Every weapon family seen in the game, plus a buy order built around the obstacle in front of you.
All 28 Achievements
Full list with global unlock rates, and how to get the rarest ones like Handyman and Bean.
About How to Fish
Official store description (Dazed Games, via Steam):
"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."
| Developer / Publisher | Dazed Games |
| Release date | Aug 20, 2026 (Windows, Steam) |
| Price | $7.99 / 33 CNY – launch discount ended Aug 27, 2026 |
| Platforms | Windows (Steam); Steam Deck Verified; playable via GeForce NOW |
| Multiplayer | 1–4 players online co-op at launch; up to 8 per lobby after Patch 1.0.4; private invite-only lobbies in Patch 1.0.5; difficulty and save fixes in Patch 1.0.9; item persistence, water cleaning and anti-grief fixes in Patch 1.0.10 |
| Achievements | 28 (Steam) |
| Peak players | 142,110 concurrent at launch (Aug 22); 1,000,000+ total players in 2 days (official, Aug 23); 25,411 online as of Sep 9 |
| Genres | Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation |
All figures are a snapshot from Aug 22, 2026 (Steam store page and official announcements). They can change with future patches.
Newest Guides
Card list – pick what you need at a glance.
Achievement Tracker – 28/28 Checklist
Check off all 28 achievements with unlock methods; progress auto-saves in your browser.
Endangered Fish & Carrot
The Island 3 Tourist quest: spot Endangered Species status, get the Carrot, unlock Pufferfish.
Island Progression
Unlock order and quest chain for all five islands, from Spider Crab to the final volcano fight.
Leeches – All 5 Locations
Island 2 ground pickups, the collection route, and what to do when only two spawn.
Trick Shots & Killscore
Stack the multiplier, sell for more, and unlock Noob, Impressive and 360 no scope.
Update Log & Patch Notes
Release through Patch 1.0.12 (Steam Cloud saves) and the 1M-players-in-2-days milestone.
Multiplayer Guide
How co-op works, player counts before and after Patch 1.0.4, and crew roles that help.
Is How to Fish Crossplay?
The short answer and what the official store page says about platforms today.
Best Mods & Install
The 10 packages on Thunderstore, the BepInEx framework, and the mods worth grabbing first.
Ready to Play?
How to Fish is available now on Steam for Windows.
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