Retro-style fishing mystery game About Fishing announced for PS5, PC

Gematsu
Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:17:05 +0000

Publisher Playstack and developer The Water Museum have announced About Fishing, a retro-style fishing mystery game for PS5 and PC via Steam, though no release date is provided. The game combines fishing's meditative aspects with a narrative mystery, featuring distinct fish behaviors, exploration, and character interactions that evolve with time and weather. The game is inspired by Shenmue and SEGA Bass Fishing.

2025-12-05 | Push Square: About Fishing Is an Angling Game with an Awesome Retro Aesthetic

About Fishing is an upcoming angling simulation game inspired by Shenmue and SEGA Bass Fishing. The game features a retro aesthetic and a trailer showcasing two characters sharing fries by a lake. Players can uncover mysteries through fishing, with NPCs whose lives unfold based on the time of day. The game emphasizes exploration and personal connections, although no release date is currently available. Players can wishlist it now on the PS Store.

2025-12-06 | Rock Paper Shotgun: About Fishing is a game about eating curly fries with your grandpa and yes, fishing, until it isn't

About Fishing, developed by Arctic Eggs, is an immersive fishing game that emphasizes patience and exploration. Players engage in a tutorial to learn fishing mechanics, using mouse or WASD controls to reel in fish. The game features quirky elements, such as a possibly eccentric grandpa and a narrative that includes catching fish to solve a mystery. It draws inspiration from Sega Bass Fishing and Shenmue, with a full release anticipated. Players can wishlist it on Steam.