Choose Open Fishing XL
Choose Open Fishing XL if you want a Sports game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Open Fishing XL launched in 2023.
Open Fishing XL vs Bigfoot Life
Open Fishing XL and Bigfoot Life both land in Simulation, 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 share Simulation, Casual on Steam. Open Fishing XL (2023) is 2 years older than Bigfoot Life (2025). Open Fishing XL scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Bigfoot Life (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 Bigfoot Life
Choose Bigfoot Life if you want an Adventure game with Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Bigfoot Life launched in 2025.
Both Open Fishing XL and Bigfoot Life sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Adjustable Difficulty, 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
 Open Fishing XL |  Bigfoot Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Casual | Adventure, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (42 reviews) | 80% positive (45 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Kunstaat | Planet 47 Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Open Fishing XL (2023) is 2 years older than Bigfoot Life (2025).
- Open Fishing XL scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Bigfoot Life (80% positive).
- Open Fishing XL is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Bigfoot Life (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Open Fishing XL has co-op; Bigfoot Life does not.
- Bigfoot Life is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Open Fishing XL has no Deck rating yet.
Open Fishing XL vs Bigfoot Life — FAQ
- Should I play Open Fishing XL or Bigfoot Life first?
- If you want chronology, Open Fishing XL (2023) came out before Bigfoot Life (2025). 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 Open Fishing XL and Bigfoot Life similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, 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 Bigfoot Life have multiplayer like Open Fishing XL?
- No. Open Fishing XL supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Bigfoot Life is listed as single-player only.