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Games like Line Dropper

If Line Dropper is your kind of game, the closest matches are Wild n Chill, Cast n Chill and Huge Jaws — picked from the ranked list below. 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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About Line Dropper: Line Dropper is a fishing game where you live on the lake and cook fish to survive. Unlock new species, catch giant fish, upgrade your gear, and obtain new abilities, all while avoiding the creatures and sharks waiting for you at night.

IndieAdventureSimulationRPGWindowsby VDM Games
Line Dropper — Steam game cover

Players who liked Line Dropper also play

Steam players who put hours into Line Dropper 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. Wild n Chill

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Line Dropper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    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.

    SportsIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. Cast n Chill

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Line Dropper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.

    2025SportsIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Huge Jaws

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Line Dropper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    Huge Jaws - a game about a shark in the indie simulator genre, made in cute 3D graphics with nice music.

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation24.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. DAVE THE DIVER

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Line Dropper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

    2023AdventureSimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Megaquarium

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Line Dropper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. 100 hidden fish

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Line Dropper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    The fish hid. Try to find them all! A very large location.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Cat Goes Fishing

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Line Dropper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!

    2015IndieSimulationCasual6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Line Dropper fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    Battle Chef Brigade pairs combo-based hunting and puzzle-based cooking in a hand drawn, fantasy adventure. Cook your way into the Brigade while subduing Victusia’s destructive monsters. Follow Mina and Thrash in the single-player campaign or challenge your friends in Local Multiplayer and Daily Cook-Offs.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Line Dropper.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    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?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    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.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Cast n Chill

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.

    2025SportsIndieSimulation14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DAVE THE DIVER

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure and Simulation with Line Dropper.

    DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.

    2023AdventureSimulationRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. 100 hidden fish

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    The fish hid. Try to find them all! A very large location.

    2022IndieAdventureCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Adventure with Line Dropper.

    Battle Chef Brigade pairs combo-based hunting and puzzle-based cooking in a hand drawn, fantasy adventure. Cook your way into the Brigade while subduing Victusia’s destructive monsters. Follow Mina and Thrash in the single-player campaign or challenge your friends in Local Multiplayer and Daily Cook-Offs.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Line Dropper

What games are most similar to Line Dropper?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Line Dropper are Wild n Chill, Cast n Chill, Huge Jaws.
Who developed Line Dropper?
Line Dropper was developed by VDM Games.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Line Dropper.

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