How to Fish
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1050 · Ryzen 3 1200
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6500 XT · Ryzen 3 3100 (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6500 XT (~66 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~53 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Release
- Aug 20, 2026
- Developer
- Dazed Games
- Publisher
- Dazed Games
A 1-4 player physics based fishing simulator. While drinking and boating you suddenly crash into a small island. To work your way back home you have to learn How to Fish.
MultiplayerOnline Co-OpCo-opFishingIndieShooterFirst-PersonPhysicsAdventureFPS
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What you need for How to Fish
How to Fish needs about a Radeon RX 6500 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9050 4GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Ryzen 9 9900X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i5-12600K |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Ryzen 3 3100 |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for How to Fish →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 57 | 40 | 24 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 80 | 56 | 34 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 121 | 84 | 51 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 132 | 92 | 55 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 144 | 100 | 60 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 149 | 104 | 63 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 167 | 117 | 70 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 169 | 119 | 71 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 198 | 139 | 83 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 250 | 175 | 105 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 278 | 195 | 117 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 287 | 201 | 121 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 261 | 157 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 271 | 163 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 259 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
How to Fish system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10+ | 64-bit Windows 10 / 11 est. |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-5257U, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent | Ryzen 3 3100 est. |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1050, AMD RX 460 or equivalent | Radeon RX 6500 XT est. |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB est. |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1 GB SSD est. |
Source: Steam.
How to Fish on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 53 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 44 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 51 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 45 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 45 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 28
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportCustom Volume ControlsDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundFamily Sharing
- Languages (16)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Latest news & patches
- STEAM CLOUD SUPPORT & PATCH 1.0.12Patch2026-09-04
- STEAM DECK VERIFIED, GEFORCE NOW & PATCH 1.0.11Patch2026-09-01
- FANART & PATCH 1.0.10Patch2026-08-27
- PATCH 1.0.9Patch2026-08-24
- PATCH 1.0.8Patch2026-08-24
- PATCH 1.0.6Patch2026-08-23
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can How to Fish run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets How to Fish's recommended spec. We estimate ~57 fps at 1080p high (range 40–75, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 6500 XT (~66 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can How to Fish run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates How to Fish Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~53 fps on the ultra preset (range 37–68, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on ultra. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for How to Fish at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~72 fps (range 51–94, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6500 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for How to Fish by brand.
Can I run How to Fish on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~75 fps (range 52–97, low confidence, ±30%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~78 fps at 1080p low. How to Fish on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does How to Fish need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum for How to Fish. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does How to Fish take?
How to Fish needs 1 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10+.