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 | ≈ $5 (4.64 EUR) — 38% launch discount until Aug 27, 2026 |
| Platforms | Windows only (no console version announced) |
| Multiplayer | 1–4 players online co-op at launch; up to 8 per lobby after Patch 1.0.4 (Aug 21) |
| Achievements | 28 (Steam) |
| Peak players | 60,044 concurrent (official, Aug 22, 2026) |
| 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.
Update Log & Patch Notes
Release announcement, Patch 1.0.4 changes (8-player lobbies, Pufferfish & Whale nerfs) and the 60k peak.
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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