The Best Fishing Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Ice World added at rank #23.
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DREDGE (2023)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

Embark on a unique adventure in Dredge, a game that combines fishing and Lovecraftian horror. As a fisherman, you'll catch fish, complete quests, and unravel mysteries. Upgrade your boat and equipment to face the dangers that lurk in the shadows. With captivating visuals and audio, you'll be immersed in this meticulously crafted universe.

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What we like:
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Captivating Lovecraftian atmosphere
  • Variety of fish and quests
  • Upgradable boat and equipment
  • Meticulously crafted universe
What could be improved:
  • Quests can be repetitive
  • Lack of depth in gameplay mechanics
  • Shallow storytelling

  • horror
  • inventory
  • fishing
  • mystery
  • sailing
  • management
  • exploration
  • simulation
  • lovecraftian
  • psychological
  • rpg
  • open-world
  • relaxing
  • grid
  • adventure

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Aquarium Land (2023)

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IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Dive into the water and explore lands full of amazing animals that you can catch and sell in your very own shop! Become the best fish tycoon, let the tides lead you and rule your tile aquarium!

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  • fishing
  • tile
  • collector
  • creature
  • simulation
  • tanks
  • management-sim
  • funny
  • gem
  • nature
  • casual
  • multiplayer
  • management
  • exploration
  • zoo

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Fishing: North Atlantic (2020)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X

Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.

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  • fishing
  • simulation
  • naval
  • realistic
  • open-world

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Fishing Paradiso (2019)

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Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!


  • fishing
  • rpg
  • japanese
  • emotional
  • relaxing
  • immersive
  • simulation
  • pixel
  • linear
  • comedy
  • cute
  • farming
  • jrpg
  • top-down
  • 2d

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Aquarist (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X j Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch Android

A relaxing sandbox casual simulation game where you perform various, even strange, aquarium-related tasks on very diverse levels. As an Aquarist you must create and manage a home to amazing fish🐟, sea turtles🐢, sharks🦈, octopuses🐙, and more🐬. Aquarium is their world and life. Make it worth...


  • simulation
  • fishing
  • underwater
  • relaxing
  • immersive
  • nature
  • education
  • building
  • family-friendly
  • naval
  • life
  • collector
  • creature
  • casual
  • tanks

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Ultimate Fishing Simulator (2018)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4

Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing and more!

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  • fishing
  • simulation
  • underwater
  • sport
  • realistic
  • casual
  • multiplayer

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Moonglow Bay (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5 j Nintendo Switch

Moonglow Bay is set along the Eastern Canadian coastline during the 1980s. Players play as a rookie angler struggling to fulfil your partner’s final wish.


  • fishing
  • voxel
  • relaxing
  • cooking
  • collector
  • creature
  • sailing
  • life
  • 1980s
  • dog
  • emotional
  • lgbtq
  • rpg
  • family-friendly
  • nature

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Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia (2021)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.

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  • fishing
  • horror
  • life
  • psychological
  • claymation
  • simulation
  • casual

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Call of the Wild: The Angler (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

From the creators of theHunter: Call of the Wild comes an open world fishing experience! Relax and unwind at your favorite spot or explore the beautiful great outdoors with friends as you embark on the journey to become a master angler.

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  • fishing
  • open-world
  • simulation
  • hunting
  • nature
  • relaxing
  • walking-simulator
  • immersive
  • cooperative
  • multiplayer

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Harvest Days (2022)

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early access Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Escape the stress of the big city and enjoy the country life. Take care of your farm, explore the open game world and create your farming paradise. Take care of your animals, cultivate the fields, produce useful and decorative items and build your dream ranch.


  • farming
  • cozy
  • agriculture
  • fishing
  • simulation
  • horses
  • nature
  • life
  • open-world
  • character
  • trading
  • relaxing
  • colourful
  • third-person
  • customization

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