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Fish Game

By A Shell in the Pit Games, Creative Ink Games · Windows

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Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day!

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Casual · Indie · Simulation
Platforms
Windows

Check the official page for current availability, supported devices and any in-game purchases.

ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

Fish Game gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Nov 9, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 9, 2026.

Our guidance

How do I progress and unlock new content in the game?

Progression is tied to your fishkeeper XP. As you gain experience, you will unlock new content and mechanics, allowing you to expand your aquarium capabilities and access more advanced features as you continue your fishkeeping journey.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Can I change the size of my tanks as I progress?

Yes, you can upgrade your tanks significantly. The game allows you to scale your aquarium setups from small 7-gallon tanks all the way up to massive 3000-gallon environments, providing plenty of room for your growing collection of aquatic life.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How does the food system work for different fish?

The game features a comprehensive hunger system with 11 distinct food types. You must choose the right nutrition based on whether your fish are herbivores, omnivores, or carnivores, and if they are grazers, opportunists, or predators.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What factors influence the water quality in my aquarium?

Water quality is simulated through complex relationships between carbon dioxide, ammonia, and oxygen levels. These levels are further impacted by your fish, the plants you grow, algae presence, and the light levels within your tank.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Is there a way to play without worrying about losing my fish?

Yes, the game includes a relaxing 'No Death Mode'. This mode allows you to enjoy the experience of maintaining a living, breathing aquarium without the stress of fish mortality, making it perfect for a more casual play session.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How can I customize the bottom of my aquarium?

You can use 25 types of fully sculptable substrate to customize your tank floor. These can be layered to create depth and are available in a variety of colors, allowing for detailed and creative aquarium landscaping.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Are there specific features for sharing my aquarium creations?

You can use the built-in Photo Mode to take high-quality pictures of your setup. The mode supports fantastic dolly shots, which you can share with friends or use to participate in community contests hosted by other players.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What kind of fish behaviors can I expect to see?

Fish exhibit distinct personalities and behavioral quirks. You will observe complex interactions including schooling, chasing, fighting, and even carnivorous behavior, all of which contribute to the dynamic hierarchies and evolving relationships within your aquarium environment.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Are the breeding mechanics currently available in the game?

Breeding, which will include genetics and mutations, is currently listed as a planned update. While you can currently raise and propagate plants and care for over 130 types of fish, advanced breeding features are coming in future updates.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Does the game require me to grind for currency to buy items?

No, the game features an economy-free shopping experience. Instead of grinding for currency, the focus is placed on discovering rare treasures and upgrading your shops to find rarer critters for your collection.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Nov 9, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Check the fit before you install

For Fish Game · Steam edition.

  1. Compare your device with the listed Windows requirements. Controller support is not verified here.
  2. Steam lists single-player support. Read the developer’s requirements if you need to play without an internet connection; single-player does not by itself establish offline access.
  3. The full-game US price snapshot is 24.99 USD; check the current price in your region.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-09; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows
Play modes
Single-player
Languages
English* *languages with full audio support
Release date / window
Oct 26, 2023
Full game price · US
24.99 USD

The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

Steam source ↗ · Checked Nov 9, 2026. Platform editions may differ in features, prices and save compatibility.

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or 11 Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4430S CPU @ 2.70GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 10 GB available space

macOS minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: macOS Catalina Processor: iMac Core i5 Memory: 16 GB RAM

Linux minimum requirements

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