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The Night Fisherman

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2020

Should you play it?

A short, twisted tale about a smuggler and a late night encounter in the English Channel. Control the camera and make tough choices, will you escape with your life?

What works

  • Striking visual art style and atmospheric soundtrack
  • Strong, thought-provoking narrative with social commentary
  • Short and accessible experience
  • Innovative camera angle control
  • Free to play

Things to keep in mind

  • Minimal gameplay and interaction
  • Choices have little impact on story outcome
  • Very short duration limits engagement
  • Narrative closely mirrors a famous film scene, limiting originality
  • No language localization beyond english

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The Night Fisherman: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Thrill, Competence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Progression.

Last update: 24/08/2026