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Noted
surpassed 145,000 wishlists on Steam and PS5 · 2026-07-07
Noted
demo downloaded 54,000 times since June 8 · 2026-07-07
Release
game · 2026-06-08 · Steam · 2026-06-08
Release
game · 2026-06-08 · global · 2026-06-07
Announced
demo release and trailer · 2026-06-07

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'About Fishing' Wishlist Tops 145,000, Demo Downloads 54,000

The Water Museum's fishing mystery 'About Fishing' has surpassed 145,000 wishlists on Steam and PS5, with its demo downloaded 54,000 times since June 8. Developer Kevin, known for 'Arctic Eggs,' reported overwhelmingly positive feedback from 1,522 respondents, including passionate comments about the game's turtle. Kevin jokingly announced a next work titled 'About Turtling.'

Jun 8

Mysterious Fishing Game 'About Fishing' Demo Launches on Steam

The Water Museum and publisher Playstack released a demo for the fishing mystery game 'About Fishing' on Steam on June 8. The game is an adventure set in a quiet lakeside town where players fish to earn money, upgrade equipment, and expand explorable areas. The fish caught serve as clues to uncover mysteries surrounding the lake and town. Players can also explore the town and converse with residents to reveal the story. The developer, The Water Museum, previously made 'Arctic Eggs', a game about frying an egg in Antarctica. 'About Fishing' is influenced by 'Shenmue' and 'Sega Bass Fishing'. The demo is available now on Steam.

Jun 7

About Fishing Demo Released During PC Gaming Show 2026

The Water Museum, the developer behind the surreal cooking game Arctic Eggs, released a demo for its next title, About Fishing, during the PC Gaming Show 2026 on June 8. The demo is available now on Steam, with an estimated playtime of 40 to 60 minutes. About Fishing is a fishing mystery adventure game set on a foggy, eerie lake. The player controls a girl in a raincoat who fishes using a physics-based realistic fishing system. The game's story is described as luring players toward a hidden truth beneath the water. The full game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam and on PS5. A new trailer accompanied the demo announcement, showcasing the game's unsettling atmosphere. Publisher Playstack made the announcement during the event.