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Looking for fishing games, but not the serious ones, more like Dredge, fishing in Stardew or Animal Crossing, stuff like that.

I heard Moonlight Bay wasn't good, unfortunately.

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[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 hours ago
[–] Elevator7009@lemmy.zip 2 points 12 hours ago
[–] Drusas@fedia.io 3 points 13 hours ago

Cat Goes Fishing

[–] peetabix@sh.itjust.works 2 points 13 hours ago

RIDICULOUS FISHING

[–] cyberpunk007@lemmy.ca 15 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Does Dave the diver count?

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 3 points 19 hours ago

It does, I loved it!

[–] Aielman15@lemmy.world 16 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

It's not my cup of tea, so I can't speak by experience, but a friend of mine tried WEBFISHING and loved it.

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 6 points 23 hours ago

Thanks, I'll check it out, although it looks a bit dated. Let's see if it catches me (haha...ha...?)

[–] RiQuY@lemm.ee 1 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

That game is abandoned at the moment.

[–] Luthor@pawb.social 3 points 5 hours ago

I don't think it's "abandoned," I think it's just "done." It's like a $5 indie game made by a solo dev, there isn't an unfinished road map or anything.

[–] Ouchie1@lemmy.world 4 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Nice Day for Fishing might be worth checking out. It's a new game made by the YouTubers Viva La Dirt League. Haven't played it but looks like a fun twist on a fishing RPG.

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 2 points 15 hours ago

Thank you, I'll try the demo!

[–] Overspark@feddit.nl 6 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

Sea of Thieves is amazing and has some decent fishing. Might want to stay in the single player world if you just want cozy, although a sense of (PvP) danger can definitely liven things up too.

[–] hoshikarakitaridia@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

It has "safe seas" now iirc

[–] Overspark@feddit.nl 1 points 15 hours ago

Ah, yes, that's what I meant with single player (or really single ship, since you can play with your friends) mode, couldn't remember the name

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 1 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I never dared to get into the game, it's intimidating.

[–] Overspark@feddit.nl 1 points 13 hours ago

It is if you really want to git gud.

But what it also is is the nicest open sea sailing simulator, with awesome ambience and a fantastic world to just sail around in and do some relaxing things like fishing and just exploring all the islands. Especially in Safer Seas mode.

[–] B0NK3RS@lemmy.world 6 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 is very relaxing.

[–] possiblyaperson@sh.itjust.works 3 points 20 hours ago

The only game I'll boot up just to fish in.

[–] RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Ok nothing will beat the gold standard that was Sega Dreamcast Fishing games with the rod controller that had a rumble pack for vibration. I had a buddy make a wooden box we could attach a bungie cord to give it more feel when you “pulled” the fish out of water (the box had cutouts to hold beer cans too). Simply the best way to virtually fish

[–] Grangle1@lemm.ee 2 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Although the concept of it being in a Sonic game was pretty silly (and an entire path to play through no less) and the character is really annoying, I heard that even the Big the Cat fishing mode in Sonic Adventure (originally on the Dreamcast) was even good, gameplay-wise. I have played it but I don't have much experience in other fishing games to compare it to. The only other fishing (mini-)game I have for comparison is the fishing in the 3D Zelda games. Between the two I think I prefer Zelda, though.

[–] RowRowRowYourBot@sh.itjust.works 1 points 15 hours ago

It was ok but the ocean/sea/bass fishing games were amazing. I really just want a compatible rod controller. I dont even like fishing IRL.

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 5 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Far Cry 5 strangely has very enjoyable fishing.

[–] raltoid@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

The varied enviroment really helps.

You can stand on a leafy, forested river bank with deer grazing nearby in the reeds as the sun rises. It can be the dock of a large lake with boats driving by during the day. Or you can be by a tiny rocky mountain lake shore as the sun sets over the distant hills. It's can be really relaxing(as long as you've cleared the are and aren't attacked by a wild animal)

[–] zipzoopaboop@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 15 hours ago

Monster of the deep final Fantasy 15

[–] Novamdomum@fedia.io 4 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

The games I've really enjoyed fishing in so far have been:

My Time At Portia Palia Spiritfarer

Of those 3 I've easily spent the most time in Portia. I really love the fishing in that game and when you get the super valuable fish you really feel like you earnt it :)

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 1 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I have Sandrock on PC. Does that also have fishing? 🤔

[–] Novamdomum@fedia.io 1 points 18 hours ago

Yeah it kinda does. It's this weird sandfishing minigame though with a kind of claw thing that you throw out. Nowhere near as fun as the fishing in Portia imho.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 5 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

The Yakuza series has surprisingly fun fishing.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago

The spearfishing minigame in Y6 was way more fun than I'd expected it to be!

[–] hobbsc@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 15 hours ago

I always find myself coming back to Sega Bass Fishing. The old arcade/Dreamcast game.

[–] Zaraki42@lemmy.ca 3 points 19 hours ago
[–] Goofy@ttrpg.network 5 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Fishing paradiso is a mobile fishing game with very simple mechanics, a light hearted story, and a chill vibe. Doesn't take long to beat, but it's free

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

The game is for free on Google but costs 15€ on Steam? That's confusing!

I'll give it a shot!

[–] Goofy@ttrpg.network 1 points 21 hours ago

I think I might have spent a little money for an ad-free experience on Google, though definitely less than $15

[–] Malix@sopuli.xyz 4 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

since you brought up stardew and ac, fishing doesn't need to be the main focus/gameplay of the game?

Far Cry 5 has fishing, can't remember if there's different fishing gear really.

Warframe has fishing, but it can take quite some time for a new player to get there. The "openworld" areas on planets have spear fishing you can do for faction rep. etc.

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 2 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

Well, I want to be able to fish more in a cozy environment. Not sure FC and Warframe qualify for that 😉

[–] Malix@sopuli.xyz 3 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (1 children)

cozy environment

Not sure FC and Warframe qualify for that 😉

but Dredge does? :D

But yea, those games probs won't do if cozy stuff is the thing here.

edit: Though, Dave the Diver? Not really fishing with a fishing pole or anything, more like, harpoon gun and diving.

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 3 points 22 hours ago

Loved Dave!

[–] Phen@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Have you played any of the harvest moon / story of seasons games? It's the series that inspired Stardew Valley. Most of them are, in general, much more chill than even Stardew itself. There are a bunch of them on steam (on there, look only for the story of seasons games and ignore the ones named Harvest Moon)

[–] Noerknhar@feddit.org 1 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Amy suggestion on which title to go for? The newest by default?

[–] Phen@lemmy.eco.br 2 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

Friends of Mineral Town is a good remake of one of the most beloved entries in the series.

[–] Zarxrax@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

The only fishing game I've ever played was The Black Bass on the NES. Being an older game, it has fairly simplistic gameplay that's actually very similar to the fishing mini games that you see today.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago

My whole family played the heck out of Super Black Bass! Probably the best fishing I've ever had in a game.