Choose Isle of Jura
Choose Isle of Jura if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Isle of Jura launched in 2022.
Isle of Jura vs Open Fishing XL
Isle of Jura and Open Fishing XL both land in Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Casual games on Steam. Isle of Jura (2022) is 1 year older than Open Fishing XL (2023). Open Fishing XL scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Isle of Jura (80% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Open Fishing XL
Choose Open Fishing XL if you want a Sports and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Open Fishing XL launched in 2023.
Both Isle of Jura and Open Fishing XL sit in Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Isle of Jura |  Open Fishing XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Sports, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80% positive (85 reviews) | 88.1% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | EM Games | Kunstaat |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Isle of Jura (2022) is 1 year older than Open Fishing XL (2023).
- Open Fishing XL scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Isle of Jura (80% positive).
- Open Fishing XL is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Isle of Jura (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Open Fishing XL has co-op; Isle of Jura does not.
- Isle of Jura is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Open Fishing XL has no Deck rating yet.
Isle of Jura vs Open Fishing XL — FAQ
- Should I play Isle of Jura or Open Fishing XL first?
- If you want chronology, Isle of Jura (2022) came out before Open Fishing XL (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Isle of Jura and Open Fishing XL similar?
- They overlap on Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Isle of Jura have multiplayer like Open Fishing XL?
- No. Open Fishing XL supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Isle of Jura is listed as single-player only.
- Does Isle of Jura run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Isle of Jura is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Open Fishing XL doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.