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First Signal: Fish With Friends Turns Cosy Fishing Into Eight-Player Chaos

Official Steam promotional artwork for Fish With Friends

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Official Steam artwork for Fish With Friends
Fish With Friends | Official Steam artwork

Fish With Friends is a laid-back online fishing game for up to eight players, with lakes, rivers and coastal waters full of fish to catch, alongside boats, wildlife and plenty of opportunities to annoy your friends.

Why it caught our attention

The Steam page describes 50 fish species, two islands, derbies, leaderboards, aquariums, customisation and a field guide. The more playful side includes ramps, wild boat rides, a seaplane and even friendly fistfights.

Demo and release information

In a developer update on X, Lake Country Games said a demo was expected during the week of 19 October, with co-op connectivity being added. Treat that as an expectation, not confirmation that the demo has launched. Steam currently lists a Q4 2026 release window.

Discover the game

Developer: Lake Country Games. Publisher: Lake Country Games. Official Steam listing.

This Indie Discovery Desk feature is based on published developer information and official store details. It is not a hands-on review. Find more independent games at The Switchboard and festival coverage in The Next Fest Signal.


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