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Single-player games like Fishing Online

Below are 8 single-player Steam games similar to Fishing Online, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.

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Ranked picks

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    Northern Waters - Fishing & Restaurant Simulator — Steam game cover

    Northern Waters - Fishing & Restaurant Simulator

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Online — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Online.

    Run your own restaurant in the snowy Alaskan town of Northpointis Bay and experience an immersive fishing and restaurant simulator. Catch fish in first-person, manage your restaurant, cook and sell your catch, and become the town’s top angler and restaurateur.

    SportsAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    HADALYTH ZERO — Steam game cover

    HADALYTH ZERO

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Online — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Online.

    HADALYTH ZERO is a penguin-based multiplayer fishing chatroom game with fleshed out life-sim mechanics. Catch hundreds of unique fish, customize your penguin, complete objectives, and hangout with people.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Breath of the Waters: The Angler — Steam game cover

    Breath of the Waters: The Angler

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Online — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Online.

    A realistic fishing simulation with RPG elements, built in Unreal Engine 5. Authentic physics-based feel × open-water exploration — from float to lure and bottom fishing. Read the water, hone your skills, rise from novice to master angler. Fish solo, or team up with friends.

    SportsAdventureSimulationFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Cubara: A Table by the Sea — Steam game cover

    Cubara: A Table by the Sea

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Online — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Online.

    Turn your tiny deserted island into a bustling diner in this cozy farming & cooking sim. Hungry travelers sail by and stop at your tables for lunch. Grow crops, fish, grill, and plate every order, hire staff, expand the island, and earn a Michelin star. Play solo or online co-op.

    IndieSimulationCasualSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Slow Summit — Steam game cover

    Slow Summit

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Online — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Online.

    Take a slow mountain trip with your friends! Hike, paddle, climb to the summit and enjoy fun outdoor activities along the way. Watch your stamina to avoid clumsy slips, and take cozy breaks by the campfire at rest stations.

    IndieAdventureSimulationSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Savory Seasons: Brizmere — Steam game cover

    Savory Seasons: Brizmere

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Online — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Online.

    Escape to Brizmere, a simple and cozy haven for the beginning of a new life. Expand your farm, master the harvest and decorate through the changing seasons. Get to know the new world and neighbors, share the fresh harvests and discover the stories that make Brizmere so special.

    IndieSimulationRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Sandpiper Point — Steam game cover

    Sandpiper Point

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Online — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with Fishing Online.

    A cozy fishing RPG set in a quiet coastal village where every tide brings something new. Fish across rivers, lakes, and open sea, craft your own gear, explore distant islands by boat, and uncover the mystery behind the town's vanishing sandpiper birds.

    IndieSimulationRPGSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Everdream Valley — Steam game cover

    Everdream Valley

    Single-player alternative to Fishing Online — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Casual with Fishing Online.

    A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.

    2023IndieAdventureCasual24.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →