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Games like Fishing Planet

If Fishing Planet is your kind of game, the closest matches are 我的钓鱼世界, Russian Fishing 4 and Professional Fishing — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its hyper realistic angling physics, persistent mmo structure 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.

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Fishing Planet is a free-to-play multiplayer fishing simulation released in 2017 that recreates angling across real-world locations. Players develop their skills through ranked progression while customizing gear and traveling between maps to pursue different species. The game features dynamic weather systems, clan membership, and online co-op alongside competitive tournaments. Reviewers describe the angling physics as hyper-realistic, and players note that the persistent MMO structure and long-term ranking system provide sustained motivation for continued play. The simulation holds an 84% positive rating from over 27,000 Steam reviews and is officially marked as playable on Steam Deck. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, and relaxing.

About Fishing Planet: Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.

2017SportsSimulationMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFree to playDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby Fishing Planet LLC
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Hyper realistic angling physicsPersistent mmo structureRanks and levels motivate long term playAtmosphericChillImmersive

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Steam players who put hours into Fishing Planet 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.

  1. 我的钓鱼世界

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Fishing Planet.

    Top pick for Fishing Planet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Planet.

    主打沉浸式真实垂钓体验,融合野钓探索、黑坑竞技、家园养成多元玩法;坐拥开阔临海钓场 + 垂钓别墅,随时随地随心挥竿垂钓,还能与全网钓友实时联机互动,一站式解锁原汁原味的沉浸式垂钓乐趣。

    2026SportsIndieAdventure8.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Russian Fishing 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Fishing Planet.

    Second-strongest match for Fishing Planet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Planet.

    Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.

    2021SportsAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Professional Fishing

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Fishing Planet.

    Third-strongest match for Fishing Planet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Planet.

    Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!

    2018ActionSportsSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. MLF: Pro Catch

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Fishing Planet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Planet.

    Cast, catch, and compete in the most immersive fishing sim ever made. Explore legendary waters, battle over 40 unique fish species, customize real gear, and climb the leaderboards in online tournaments with real-world prizes.

    2026SportsAdventureSimulationSteam ↗
  5. Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Fishing Planet.

    Ranked #5 for Fishing Planet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Planet.

    Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!

    2025SportsSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Fisherman - Fishing Planet

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Fishing Planet.

    Ranked #6 for Fishing Planet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Fishing Planet.

    The Fisherman – Fishing Planet is for all fans of nature and sport fishing! This simulation, made by and for fishing enthusiasts, recreates all the finer details of the art of fishing with unrivalled authenticity.

    2019ActionSportsStrategy29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Ultimate Fishing Simulator®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Fishing Planet.

    Ranked #7 for Fishing Planet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Planet.

    Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!

    2018SportsSimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Fishing Planet.

    Ranked #8 for Fishing Planet fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Fishing Planet.

    Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing and more! Now you can feel it on your own by playing it on VR!

    2019SportsIndieSimulationDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Fishing Planet

Does Fishing Planet run on Steam Deck?
Fishing Planet is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
Is Fishing Planet free to play?
Yes — Fishing Planet is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Fishing Planet have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Fishing Planet supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Fishing Planet?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Fishing Planet are 我的钓鱼世界, Russian Fishing 4, Professional Fishing.
Who developed Fishing Planet?
Fishing Planet was developed by Fishing Planet LLC.

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