Massively Multiplayer · August 28, 2017
Fishing Planet (2017)
Fishing Planet (2017) scores 87% positive on Steam from 65.7k reviews, developed by Fishing Planet LLC.
Fishing Planet (2017) is a Massively Multiplayer title from Fishing Planet LLC available on Windows, macOS, Linux. The title carries a 87% Steam positive rating across 65.7k reviews, 2.8k peak concurrent players, and 17 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Massively Multiplayer category.
Fishing Planet® is a 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. Free-to-Play on all platforms and just a download away! Fishing Together with other players on the same boat . Our ocean fishing yachts can accommodate 2-5 friends simultaneously. Compete online with other players in events and competitions with personal scores, achievements, leader boards and top-players lists. Highly realistic world of fishing on your screen: 200+ species of fish with complex AI driven behavior depending on seasons, climate, time of day, water current, bottom type, water and air temperature, wind and more. 27 scenic waterways with photorealistic graphics from all around the world with their own climate conditions, landscapes, bottom topography and vegetation. All waterways are based on real locations. Freshwater and saltwater fishing with their own features for realistic and immersive experience. Four types of fishing – float, spinning, bottom and saltwater trolling. Thousands of tackles and lure combinations with unique physical and hydrodynamic properties provide realistic biting. Each fish species attacks and fights based on real-life behavior. Dynamic weather – day/night alternation, change of seasons, different weather conditions (rain, fog, bright sunshine), storms on the ocean. Dynamic water graphics that change depending on wind, current and depth. Splashes, waves and ripples on the water create a fully realistic fishing experience. Immersive environment sounds that enhance players’ experience. Rideable kayaks and 3 types of motor boats, each with unique speed, durability and other parameters and features. Ocean fishing yachts come equipped with rod holders for trolling and fish storage for massive ocean catches. These yachts feature unique Fish Finder 360 technology to help locate fish in the vast ocean. Join the ultimate fishing adventure with Fishing Planet® and experience the most realistic and immersive fishing simulator available!
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 28, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Fishing Planet LLC |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| DLC / Add-ons | 66 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · [email protected] |
Release timeline
Fishing Planet launched on Aug 28, 2017.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Fishing Planet LLC.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Fishing Planet 87% positive across 65.7k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
57.2k positive · 8.5k negative
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 544 recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 2.8k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Massively Multiplayer
- Simulation
- Sports
- Free To Play
Community tag consensus
- Fishing · 1.1k
- Free to Play · 994
- Multiplayer · 704
- Simulation · 624
- Relaxing · 387
- Sports · 384
- Realistic · 366
- Massively Multiplayer · 338
- Co-op · 311
- First-Person · 295
- Open World · 280
- Singleplayer · 234
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 20 hours, with a median of 1 hours — a moderate (15–40 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 2 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 17 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish – Spain, Dutch, Portuguese – Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Italian, Traditional Chinese.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fishing Planet released?
Fishing Planet was released on Aug 28, 2017 by Fishing Planet LLC.
Is Fishing Planet worth playing?
Based on 65.7k Steam reviews, Fishing Planet holds a 87% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Fishing Planet support?
Fishing Planet runs natively on Windows, macOS, Linux.
How much does Fishing Planet cost?
Fishing Planet is free-to-play on Steam.