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Fishing Grind

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Fishing Grind is a first person 1-6 player co-op fishing game with a twist. The place you are fishing may not always be safe...

What works
  • Unique blend of fishing and survival
  • Cooperative multiplayer support
  • Relaxing ambiance with suspenseful moments
  • Continuous updates and developer engagement
  • Free to play
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky controls and gun mechanics
  • Repetitive grind and limited fishing mechanics
  • Some bugs and performance issues
  • Limited customization and creative options
  • Wildlife ai can be frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Rock the Islands

  • Zumbi Blocks 2 Open Alpha

  • The friends of Ringo Ishikawa

  • Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

  • Dyscourse

  • Sirius

  • IronWolf: Free Non-VR Edition

  • C.A.S.T. (CHERNOZEM ANOMALY STRIKE TEAM)

  • Dead Pixels
Hidden Gems

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  • Steel Crew

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Fishing Grind: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Creativity.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    3

    "Players can choose gear, bait, fishing spots, and decide to keep or release fish, allowing some control over play style."

    Capsule for Fishing Adventure Fishing Adventure

    "Players can choose where to fish, buy equipment, and decide strategies to avoid or confront wildlife threats, showing moderate control over their actions."

  • Competence

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    2

    "Fishing mechanics provide a moderate challenge with skill-based reeling and lure depth control, but overall gameplay is simple and accessible."

    Capsule for Wretched Depths Wretched Depths

    "The game involves skill in fishing mechanics, hunting, and survival against wildlife, but some reviews mention clunky controls and lack of feedback reducing the sense of mastery."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal exploration and roleplaying rather than competing against others; no mention of PvP or leaderboards."

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  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long playtimes, habitual grinding, and repeated sessions, showing strong desire to keep playing."

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    "Many players report long playtimes, habitual grinding, and a desire to keep playing despite frustrations."

  • Cooperation

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    "Supports co-op play with friends, enhancing enjoyment and shared experiences."

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    "Supports co-op play with friends, which is highlighted as a positive social experience."

  • Creativity

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    -3

    "Players use predefined game mechanics and characters with minimal customization or creative building."

    Capsule for Snood Snood

    "Gameplay revolves around using predefined equipment and locations with limited customization or creative building."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions are cooperative or solo focused; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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    "Interactions are cooperative or solo survival-focused; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing escape and stress relief with immersive, calming environments."

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing escape with immersive ambiance and stress relief, despite occasional tension from wildlife threats."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different weapons, maps, and modes; some experimentation with strategies though core gameplay is repetitive."

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  • Exploration

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    "Multiple maps and modes with different environments and challenges encourage discovery and experimentation."

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    "Multiple maps and locations encourage discovery and progression through new environments."

  • Expression

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    "Minimal character or environment customization; mostly standardized presentation."

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    "Limited character or environment customization; mostly standardized presentation."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    -2

    "Game aims for realistic fishing simulation with plausible environments and fish behavior."

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    "The game simulates fishing and survival in realistic settings with natural wildlife, though some elements are exaggerated for challenge."

  • Fellowship

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    "Community and co-op play foster social connection and shared experiences."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop fishing skills and knowledge, and progress through levels and gear upgrades."

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    "Players develop skills in fishing, hunting, and survival, and progress through equipment upgrades and missions."

  • Health

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    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay."

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  • Idle

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    3

    "Gameplay includes waiting periods (e.g., microwave) and slow pacing allowing for intermittent attention."

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    "Gameplay includes waiting for fish bites and passive income from traps, allowing for relaxed pacing."

  • Intimacy

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    "Some social interaction in co-op but limited evidence of close emotional connections."

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  • Leadership
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  • Progression

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    "Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring better gear, unlocking new locations, and completing missions."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Many players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind, despite some tension from enemies."

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    "Many players find the game calming and suitable for unwinding, despite occasional tension from wildlife encounters."

  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable visuals and ambient audio contribute to sensory engagement."

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  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems apparent; focus on individual experience."

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  • Story

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    "Some lore and secrets exist but story is minimal and not the main focus."

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  • Strategy

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    "Requires some planning and tactical decisions about bait, fishing spots, and line management."

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  • Thrill

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    "Survival threats, hostile wildlife, and environmental hazards create suspense and excitement."

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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    "Includes hunting and occasional combat elements, but violence is mild and integrated into survival gameplay."

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  • Survival

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Last update: 11/07/2026