Games like Open Fishing XL
If Open Fishing XL is your kind of game, the closest matches are Open Fishing 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler™ and Wild n Chill — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its arcane mechanics create depth, dev updates frequently and atmospheric. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Open Fishing XL: Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.
Players who liked Open Fishing XL also play
Steam players who put hours into Open Fishing XL also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
Open Fishing 2
WHY THIS
Top pick for Open Fishing XL fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Open Fishing 2 is a chill open world fishing game. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, meet friendly fish gods, sail the oceans with your boat, cook, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries.
Call of the Wild: The Angler™
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Open Fishing XL.
Second-strongest match for Open Fishing XL fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.
Wild n Chill
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Open Fishing XL fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Wild n Chill is a laid-back wilderness escape where ya forage, hunt, and craft the off-grid cabin of your dreams. Far from the noise and nonsense, it’s just you, your trusty companion, and a pal or two.
Frost Survival VR
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Open Fishing XL.
Ranked #4 for Open Fishing XL fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Sandbox Survival in VR. Face a frozen wilderness solo or in co-op - build a shelter, craft tools, hunt for food, and manage your resources to endure harsh conditions. Strategize your moves against unpredictable weather and lurking dangers. And remember to keep yourself safe and sane!
theHunter: Call of the Wild™
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Open Fishing XL.
Ranked #5 for Open Fishing XL fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
Bigfoot Life
WHY THIS
Shares day night cycle and an atmospheric mood with Open Fishing XL.
Ranked #6 for Open Fishing XL fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Live as Bigfoot in a peaceful forest-life simulator. Fish, forage, build, and protect wildlife as the guardian of the woods. Create your own Bigfoot and live your best Bigfoot Life.
Fish Hunters: Most Lethal Fishing Simulator 🐟
WHY THIS
Shares inventory management with Open Fishing XL.
Ranked #7 for Open Fishing XL fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Hunt fish solo or in co-op. Haul them in and take them down with crazy guns. Try out different baits and rods, explore unique locations, and complete your fish collection in the atlas. Or just kick back by the campfire with friends in this wild webfishing adventure 🎣 🐟 💥
The Search For Fran
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Open Fishing XL fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
" The Search for Fran " Welcome to the City Park. You are here to search for Fran. While searching, You can also talk with people and go on Quests , Collect Glorbs , Throw a Ball , Drive a Car , Fly a Ship , Fix Traffic Jams, Try a "Challenge" and much more !
Reviewers mention these as similar to Open Fishing XL
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Squirrel Stapler
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Open Fishing XL.
Reviewers of Open Fishing XL cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Hunt squirrels, staple them to a corpse, and meet god.
Paratopic
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Open Fishing XL.
Reviewers of Open Fishing XL cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.
Fatum Betula
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Open Fishing XL.
Reviewers of Open Fishing XL cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Placed in a world without change, you must create fate by watering an ancient plant. Determine a future and live with it.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Open Fishing XL at current Steam store prices.
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Open Fishing XL on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Open Fishing XL on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Open Fishing XL.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Open Fishing XL on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Peggle Deluxe
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Open Fishing XL on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Open Fishing XL on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Open Fishing XL on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test: Final Revelation
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Open Fishing XL on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Open Fishing XL on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Travellin Cats in Paris
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Virtual Cottage
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.
The Lab
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
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More from Kunstaat
Other recommendable Steam games by Kunstaat, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Ant Keeping Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Open Fishing XL.
Another title from Kunstaat, the studio behind Open Fishing XL. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Grow, feed and care for your colony of mighty ants in a realistic semi-idle simulation of ant keeping. Created in collaboration with ant keeping enthusiasts, Ant Keeping Simulator will be an accurate experience to ant keepers.
Open Hunting XL
WHY THIS
Another title from Kunstaat, the studio behind Open Fishing XL. Shares Sports and Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Open Hunting XL is a hunting simulator with an emphasis on player freedom. Quickly spot animals using your drone or sneak and spot with binoculars depending on the difficulty you select. Hunt in several locations and level up to unlock mechanics seen in no other hunting game.
Open Fishing 2
WHY THIS
Another title from Kunstaat, the studio behind Open Fishing XL. Shares Simulation with Open Fishing XL.
Open Fishing 2 is a chill open world fishing game. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, meet friendly fish gods, sail the oceans with your boat, cook, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries.
Isopod Keeping Simulator
WHY THIS
Another title from Kunstaat, the studio behind Open Fishing XL. Shares Simulation and Casual with Open Fishing XL.
Grow, feed and care for your colony of adorable isopods in this realistic semi-idle simulator. Watch your isopods multiply and split or sell your colony if they become too numerous. Created by the Kunstaat community, 100% of our proceeds support charity!
Frequently asked about Open Fishing XL
- How much does Open Fishing XL cost?
- Open Fishing XL is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Open Fishing XL have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Open Fishing XL supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Open Fishing XL?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Open Fishing XL are Open Fishing 2, Call of the Wild: The Angler™, Wild n Chill.
- Who developed Open Fishing XL?
- Open Fishing XL was developed by Kunstaat.
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