# Games like Cat Goes Fishing

> The closest matches to Cat Goes Fishing: Cast n Chill, Slime Rancher, Fischer's Fishing Journey, Chillquarium, and Poly Bridge. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Cast n Chill](https://imho.run/games/3483740/cast-n-chill) — Shares gear upgrades and exploration with Cat Goes Fishing. 4,369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/)
2. [Slime Rancher](https://imho.run/games/433340/slime-rancher) — Shares exploration with Cat Goes Fishing. 64,472 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433340/)
3. [Fischer's Fishing Journey](https://imho.run/games/3363270/fischer-s-fishing-journey) — Shares gear upgrades with Cat Goes Fishing. 178 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3363270/)
4. [Chillquarium](https://imho.run/games/2276930/chillquarium) — Also Underwater and Fishing, like Cat Goes Fishing. 5,119 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2276930/)
5. [Poly Bridge](https://imho.run/games/367450/poly-bridge) — Same stressful mood as Cat Goes Fishing. 5,999 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367450/)
6. [Cat Quest](https://imho.run/games/593280/cat-quest) — Also Cats, like Cat Goes Fishing. 3,491 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/593280/)
7. [DAVE THE DIVER](https://imho.run/games/1868140/dave-the-diver) — A frequent pick in Cat Goes Fishing players' libraries, and another RPG. 47,924 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1868140/)
8. [Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas](https://imho.run/games/4249770/captain-whiskers-incremental-seas) — A frequent pick in Cat Goes Fishing players' libraries, and another Strategy. 163 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4249770/)
9. [Megaquarium](https://imho.run/games/600480/megaquarium) — Also Underwater and Fishing, like Cat Goes Fishing. 2,358 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600480/)
10. [TOEM: A Photo Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1307580/toem-a-photo-adventure) — A frequent pick in Cat Goes Fishing players' libraries, and another Indie. 2,865 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1307580/)
11. [A Little to the Left](https://imho.run/games/1629520/a-little-to-the-left) — Also Cats, like Cat Goes Fishing. 9,531 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/)
12. [Cats Organized Neatly](https://imho.run/games/1369340/cats-organized-neatly) — Also Cats, like Cat Goes Fishing. 2,214 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369340/)
13. [Find Matt's Cats](https://imho.run/games/2624670/find-matt-s-cats) — Also Cats, like Cat Goes Fishing. 317 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2624670/)
14. [Idle Waters](https://imho.run/games/2963540/idle-waters) — Also Fishing, like Cat Goes Fishing. 170 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2963540/)
15. [Feed and Grow: Fish](https://imho.run/games/429050/feed-and-grow-fish) — A frequent pick in Cat Goes Fishing players' libraries, and another Action. 12,420 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/429050/)
16. [Grove Fisher](https://imho.run/games/3288990/grove-fisher) — Also Fishing, like Cat Goes Fishing. 58 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3288990/)
17. [Hidden Kitten](https://imho.run/games/2402200/hidden-kitten) — Also Cats, like Cat Goes Fishing. 63 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2402200/)
18. [Snacko](https://imho.run/games/1125510/snacko) — Also Fishing and Cats, like Cat Goes Fishing. 781 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1125510/)
19. [Ever Seen A Cat? 3](https://imho.run/games/2084930/ever-seen-a-cat-3) — A frequent pick in Cat Goes Fishing players' libraries, and another Casual. 244 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2084930/)
20. [Pupperazzi: The Dog Photography Game](https://imho.run/games/1028350/pupperazzi-the-dog-photography-game) — Shares quest completion with Cat Goes Fishing. 368 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1028350/)
21. [Hidden Cats in Rome](https://imho.run/games/2560530/hidden-cats-in-rome) — Shares exploration with Cat Goes Fishing. 125 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2560530/)
22. [Ultimate Fishing Simulator®](https://imho.run/games/468920/ultimate-fishing-simulator) — A frequent pick in Cat Goes Fishing players' libraries, and another Sports. 2,480 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/468920/)
23. [Hidden Paws Mystery](https://imho.run/games/937850/hidden-paws-mystery) — Also Cats, like Cat Goes Fishing. 164 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/937850/)
24. [Let the Cat in](https://imho.run/games/369400/let-the-cat-in) — Also Cats, like Cat Goes Fishing. 667 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/369400/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=343780&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=343780
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/343780
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Cat Goes Fishing

Cat Goes Fishing is a 2015 indie simulation developed by Cat5Games where players control a cat angler progressing from a basic rod on a small island to a radar-wielding fisher with extensive gear upgrades. The game features exploration across deep-sea environments, aggressive-mode mechanics, and fish with unique behaviors that must be learned and exploited. Reviewers highlight puzzle-like requirements and hidden secrets as key elements, with various fish types to discover and pursue. Players describe the atmosphere as cozy and relaxing, though also noting it can become stressful and tense during certain challenges. The game is designed for short-burst sessions and supports play on Steam Deck. Cat Goes Fishing holds a 95% positive rating from over 7,200 Steam reviews and costs $6.99 USD.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 343780
- **Developer:** Cat5Games
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 19, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/343780/cat-goes-fishing)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=343780&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/343780/)
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