Casual · January 19, 2015
Cat Goes Fishing (2015)
Start out on an island with nothing more than 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. Key Features Complete quests to earn cash. Unlock better rods to catch more valuable fish. Customize your rod with upgrades to suit your play style. Unlock boats to travel out onto the sea. Find and equip rare hats that dramatically change the dynamic of the game. Fill your catalog with the fish you catch. Discover what lurks in the dark depths.
Casual releases from 2015
24 Casual titles launched in 2015 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Casual
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 14.2k Steam reviews | Top 17% in Casual |
| Positive rating | 94% positive | Genre average: 88% — this title sits in top 41% |
| Concurrent peak | 117 players | Top 30% in Casual by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 8 h average | Top 50% for session depth among Casual |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Fishing · 226
- Cats · 178
- Casual · 158
- Cute · 150
- Singleplayer · 123
- Relaxing · 122
- Indie · 109
- 2D · 107
- Simulation · 92
- Underwater · 90
- Arcade · 52
- Puzzle · 42
- Family Friendly · 39
- Difficult · 34
- Funny · 31
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Press Quotes
“A game in which a cat goes fishing. But a hugely charming one, and surprisingly involved.” Rock Paper Shotgun
Reception Metrics
Steam community
94%Very Positive · 14.2k reviews
13.3k positive · 849 negative
Curator recommendations
14.0k
Peak concurrent players
117
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
8h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
0h
Current engagement
Achievements
86
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jan 19, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Cat5Games |
| Base price | $4.68 -33% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
Buy Cat Goes Fishing