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The Water Museum · Published by Playstack · Official site ↗
Content notice: Fish blood and guts, murder
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Cast your line into calm waters and feel the quiet pull beneath the surface. Each cast brings rewards, but some things you reel in were never meant to be found.
Adventure · 2026 · More free games
Experience the quiet pull of deep waters as you cast your line in this 2026 adventure from The Water Museum. Each reel brings unexpected rewards, making every catch a thrilling discovery.
About this game
About Fishing is a fishing mystery game that blends the calm, meditative rhythm of fishing with the quiet tension of discovery. It drifts between serenity and unease, as every catch brings you closer to uncovering what lies beneath.
FISHING IS EVERYTHING
Each catch feels distinct, with its own patterns and behaviors waiting to be learned. Cast your line, trade your catch, upgrade your gear and explore new depths.
FISHING FOR CLUES
Every cast is a chance to uncover something unexpected. The fish you catch become your guides, helping you reach fragments of a long-forgotten mystery hidden beneath the surface. You can lose yourself in the calm of fishing or follow the clues the water offers.
A PLACE WHERE YOU BELONG
The world around you moves with time and weather. Fish linger beneath the surface, people follow quiet routines, and the town changes with each passing day. Each person you meet carries their own memories and small joys. Their lives unfold around you, drawing you closer to the peace of a place that slowly begins to feel like home.
About Fishing is developed by Kevin (The Water Museum), creator of Arctic Eggs. Made out of love for Shenmue and Sega Bass Fishing
Artist: Angel Perez Guzman Composer: Cameron Ginex
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER:
No fish were harmed in the making of About Fishing. Can’t say the same for the curly fries.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10+
- Processor: i5-6300HQ
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 560
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Store Page Notice: Language Tags
Hey everyone, Playstack Team here. If you’ve noticed a few languages disappear from our Steam store page listing, don't worry everything is running smoothly behind the scenes. As we refine our publishing setup, we've temporarily removed several language tags from the main store page. Organizing multi-region storefront assets involves a lot of moving parts, and hiding these tags keeps our store setup clean while we finalize the underlying publishing flow. What you need to know:Additional languages won't appear in the right-hand sidebar for a little while.These store page language tags will be re-enabled down the road as we progress through our release schedule. PlaystackRead full article on Community Announcements (Playstack_M)AnnouncementsOfficial
I just don’t know what to say…
Hey,Remember when, 20 days ago, I casually mentioned that About Fishing crossed 100,000 wishlists? When I posted that I thought - yeah, this is it. I have all the wishlists I need! (Especially when I think about how three years ago, right before Arctic Eggs came out, that number was 12,000 and I was sweating about it)Well. Someone has to hold my hand while I say this, but...About Fishing has over 145,000 wishlists now. This is surreal! Since the demo went up, it's been downloaded 54,000 times.Literally 54,000 of you decided to give this little game a shot. Thank you. For your time, your interest, and your support.Looking at these numbers leaves me without the ability to speak, but this is nothing compared to reading the feedback from the Google Form that you kindly left. All the nice words, all the valuable feedback, all the suggestions. Wow, just wow. Thank you so much for your help 🙏 And by looking at how many people love the turtle, I'd like to announce my next game titled: "About Turtling."You know what else happened? Someone made an Instagram reel and posted it with the caption. That reel did 3.1 million views. That's the kind of thing I didn’t expect when we started cooking this thing with Angel Perez Guzman, Cameron Ginex, and Jonny Doobs. So, thank you - to the person who made that, and to everyone who's wishlisted, played the demo, or sent it to a friend who probably wasn't expecting a fishing game to unsettle them like that. Now a few words about the amazing community we're all a part of. I want to give a shoutout to the people who make this place what it is - the ones who show up, contribute, and somehow always find a reason to be a part of it.Take the trees. Some rando in a Steam News post asked you to share photos from your walks, and you just... did. No real reason, no prize, you just brought them. (pic totally unrealated) And then there are the artists. People who took actual time and actual talent and pointed it at this weird little fishing game, jus...Read full article on Community Announcements (Playstack_M)Community & EventsOfficial
Next Fest started and I have an unusual request. Hear me out…
Hey,Steam Next Fest is live, and the About Fishing demo is in there. If you haven't played it yet, now's a good time:But…I have one request. After you're done - you don't have to wishlist. Just promise me you'll find another demo that looks interesting and give it a go. There are some genuinely great creators in this fest who deserve the attention. Take your time with it.And then close the laptop and go outside. Find a tree and look at it for a bit. When you are done send me a picture of it stay hooked. ~ Kevin (The Water Museum)Read full article on Community Announcements (Playstack_M)AnnouncementsOfficial
I opened Steam this morning and I've been staring at it since
Hey, this is going to be a short news, but I just can't hold it. WOW Thank you. I mean it. Every single one of you. You have no idea what seeing a reception like this does to the person. Thank you for your trust, your support, and for believing in this project. And most importantly - none of this would have happened without all the talented people who have contributed to the project so far: Angel Perez Guzman, Cameron Ginex, and Jonny Doobs to name a few If you haven't played the demo yet give it a go: The demo has its own Steam page now. If you liked it and feel like sharing a review - that would mean the world 🙏 Join an exclusive bunch of amazing 32 players who decided to leave a word or two Stay hooked. ~ Kevin (The Water Museum)Read full article on Community Announcements (Playstack_M)Patch NotesOfficial
Yet Another About Fishing Demo HotFix - Play it while it's 🔥
Small patch for the About Fishing Demo just dropped. Thank you for all the reports 🙏Here's what's been fixed: Fish duplication glitch in the aquarium - some of you figured out you could trigger this by clicking left and right mouse button at the same time. We see youThe eel no longer has a small chance to freeze when you first encounter himCrank lure camera no longer glitches outCrank lure now disables properly after skippingDefault dialogue no longer displays when picking up the fillet knife For bug reports, please use this form: https://forms.gle/Fka5kvYWHpYVYc8D6Thank you. You are appreciated.Read full article on Community Announcements (Playstack_M)
