The entity FISH is a 2D action platformer in Early Access on Steam, developed by dmcaguy, with a full release planned by late 2027.
FISH is a 2D action platformer developed by dmcaguy that entered Early Access on Steam on June 23, 2026. The game stars a live-action fish with drawn legs, wielding weapons such as handguns and flamethrowers. The Early Access version includes at least three stages, a time attack mode, and an endless mode. A full release is planned by late 2027.
The game was highlighted in 4Gamer.net's Weekly Steam Square column for June 27, 2026, as one of nine notable titles newly released or announced on Steam that week. The column described FISH as mechanically distinct among a slate heavy on simulation and atmospheric games.
No other stories in the provided set directly address FISH. The remaining stories cover unrelated topics: a live-action series directed by Akiko Higashimura, a pufferfish documentary, the FPS Final Recovery Squad, a Dave the Diver collaboration with Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi, and the fishing mystery game About Fishing. None of these stories mention FISH or its developer.
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Kaiyodo will open reservations on September 8, 2026 for the Hatsune Miku Goldfish Ver. 1/7 scale figure, based on an original illustration co-created by ATDan and Hanasa. The figure depicts Miku in a vivid red Chinese-style kimono with goldfish swimming through the air around her. It stands about 360mm tall including the base, is priced at 44,000 yen, and is scheduled for release in June 2027.
At gamescom 2026, 4Gamer played an unreleased build of The Water Museum's mystery adventure About Fishing. The adult protagonist works as a mermaid at a nightclub. Ben Starr appears as a silent merman colleague. The game is slated for release within the year, with demo downloads reaching 72,000.
A BANANA FISH pop-up shop opened August 28 at SHIBUYA109 in Shibuya, selling original goods featuring illustrations from the special season Ash and Eiji shared. Items include acrylic keychains, T-shirts, and clear files, with purchase bonuses for spending thresholds. Online orders run through September 6.
A BANANA FISH pop up shop themed 'That Summer.' runs August 28 to September 6 at the SHIBUYA109 Shibuya Store. The event sells original goods with artwork evoking the season Ash and Eiji shared, plus purchase-based gifts. A simultaneous mail order runs on the Kadostore EC site with shipping scheduled for December.
The physics-based fishing simulator How to Fish, developed and published by Dazed Games, sold over 1 million copies within two days of its August 20 release on Steam. The developer announced the milestone on August 23. The game casts players as a fisherman who drifts onto a small island and must master fishing to earn money and return home. It supports online co-op for up to 8 players after a patch, and its core loop involves catching fish, killing them with guns, knives, or bare hands, and selling them to buy better equipment. Trick shots, such as shooting a fish thrown into the air with a sniper rifle, earn bonus rewards, and players can gamble with roulette for a chance at a big payout. Boss fights unlock access to more dangerous islands. According to SteamDB, the game peaked at 268,101 concurrent players over the weekend. Steam reviews sit at Very Positive, with 94 percent of about 10,000 reviews positive. A 38 percent discount sale to 545 yen runs until August 28.
NANOO COMPANY released the free desktop companion game PC FISH: Taskbar Aquarium on Steam on August 14, 2026. It holds an 86% positive rating from 51 reviews, earning a Very Positive status. Players raise, breed, and collect fish while working or gaming. Over 450 species are available.
Dazed Games released the co-op fishing simulator How to Fish on Steam on August 20, and the game has already drawn a large audience. According to SteamDB, the title surpassed 20,000 concurrent players shortly after launch, and at the time of writing it holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with 96% of roughly 780 user reviews positive. How to Fish is a physics-based, first-person fishing simulation that supports single-player and online co-op for up to four players. The premise has the player washed ashore on a small island after a boating accident while drinking, and they must earn money by catching and selling fish to buy better gear and weapons. The game's hook is that fishing is not limited to rods: players can use knives, handguns, shotguns, submachine guns, and sniper rifles to take down fish, and can also cook catches on a grill, gamble with fish as capital, and perform acrobatic trick shots for bonus money. Co-op adds chaos, with seagulls stealing prey and players accidentally shooting each other. The game is available for PC on Steam, and a launch sale offers it at 545 yen, 38% off the regular 880 yen price, until August 28.
A Banana Fish pop up shop titled "That Summer." runs August 28 to September 6 at SHIBUYA109 Shibuya store's 8th floor DISP!!! space. The event sells 20 original goods items using original artwork, priced from 400 to 5,000 yen, with a simultaneous mail order via Kadokawa's Kadostore. The theme references "1985 Cape cod."
ROCKFISH Games released EVERSPACE 2: Galactic Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 12, 2026, as a download-only title priced at 6,980 yen including tax. The package bundles the main game with the downloadable content EVERSPACE 2: Titans, EVERSPACE 2: Wrath of the Ancients, and the EVERSPACE 2 Supporter Pack. The Switch 2 version supports all 13 languages including Japanese and runs at up to 45 fps. Players explore over 120 handcrafted locations across 10 star systems, with a story exceeding 50 hours plus side content. The game is an open-world space shooting action RPG where players control clone pilot Adam Roslin, collecting loot, customizing ships, and engaging in dogfights. Engine Software handled the Switch 2 port, applying technical optimization to run the Unreal Engine 5-based systems on the new hardware. The game is also available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. A final optimization and bug fix update for other platforms is scheduled for autumn 2026.
Game Spark interviewed Taiki, the solo Hungarian developer behind the onboard survival horror game Don't Sleep With The Fishes, released for PC on June 26. The game draws inspiration from the 60 Seconds! series, with a 45-second supply-gathering phase. Taiki discussed user feedback, future updates, and the lack of Japanese language support.
NEGAFISH announced on August 6, 2026 that HOLE, its single-player FPS, has sold 100,000 copies. The team also revealed a new FPS in development, described as an extraction shooter and looter shooter with a chill-and-hardcore concept. Footage shows exploration and combat, with inventory, hydration, and equipment enhancement systems planned.
Cyan, the studio behind the 1990s adventure classics Myst and Riven, released a teaser video for 'Project Anglerfish,' a shelved prototype set in the Myst universe, during the fan event Mysterium 2026. The video, titled 'A path not taken,' was created over about four months more than a year ago as an internal pitch for a publisher, but the project could not move forward at the time and development is now halted. The footage shows an eerie Western-style mansion, underground devices, and the series' iconic Linking Book, along with a voice message addressed to a character called 'Guildsman' and a tense story involving a strict father figure. Cyan said it remains committed to new games and experiences in the Myst world. Separately, the studio announced package versions of the full remakes of Myst and Riven, which were digitally released in May 2026, for PC, PS5, and Xbox, with the PC version including a digital code. Cyan also plans a fan event in Spokane, Washington, in 2027 to mark its 40th anniversary, which Rand Miller founded with his brother Robin Miller.
Anime Limited has licensed the Banana Fish television anime for release in the United Kingdom, North America, and France. The company plans a Blu-ray Disc release in early 2027. Netflix will stream the series in select regions starting August 12, including English and French dubs. The anime previously streamed on Amazon Prime Video, which briefly added AI-generated dubs before removing them. Hiroko Utsumi directed the series at MAPPA.
Netflix announced it will add the television anime of Akimi Yoshida's Banana Fish manga in select regions on August 12. The series previously streamed on Amazon Prime Video with subtitles, but left that service recently. The 2018 MAPPA adaptation updates the setting to modern day New York.
BLUEPOCH announced that the Reverse:1999 and Atomic Heart collaboration will release on July 23. New characters Twins and Nora appear, along with the monthly pass Roar Festival, login events Polymerized Dream and Complex Daily Life, and a web event Polymer File. A follow-and-retweet campaign is also running.
In a developer interview published by Game Spark, BigBonk Studio, a two-person team, discusses their debut idle fishing game Fishing Inc, released April 15 for PC and Mac. The studio explains their design philosophy of simplicity and polish, the addition of a Roguelike Mode in response to feedback that the game lacked depth, and the memorable moment when content creators covered the game.
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.'
4Gamer.net's Weekly Steam Square column for June 27, 2026, highlights nine notable titles newly released or announced on Steam, including Plant Nursery Simulator, the 2D action game FISH, and the walking simulator nophenia. The roundup also covers sales and discounts available during the week.
Manga creator Akiko Higashimura is directing and scripting her first live-action series, "Vacance no Hōsoku," for streaming service ABEMA. The series stars Kanna Hashimoto and Chae Jong Hyeop, and will premiere on July 27 with 18 episodes released free on a weekly schedule.
A documentary film exploring Japan's pufferfish food culture, titled 'GUN FISH: The World of Pufferfish You Don't Know,' will open nationwide on September 4 at Theatre Shinjuku in Tokyo and other locations. Actor Takumi Saitō provides narration. The film follows Yukari Nameki, a young chef taking the Tokyo pufferfish cooking license exam in 2017, and profiles chefs, researchers, fishermen, and distributors. It also examines the debate over legalizing pufferfish liver consumption, which is currently banned in Japan. Recent research shows that pufferfish fed non-toxic food do not become toxic, fueling a movement to allow liver sales. Opponents argue that wild and farmed livers cannot be distinguished and that accidents would be fatal. Director Wataru Uno, who obtained a pufferfish handling registration in Osaka during production, said he aimed to create a one-of-a-kind film that people will associate with pufferfish. The trailer and key visual have been released, with the catchphrase 'Because it's poisonous, it's interesting.' Distributed by KeyHolder Pictures.
Publisher Waku Waku Games released Final Recovery Squad on June 18, developed by Sunfish Kuma. The single-player FPS has a 97% positive rating from 167 Steam reviews. Players control a robot girl recovering weapons in a post-apocalyptic world. The game is available on PC, Switch, and Switch 2.
The idle fishing game Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi has received a major update for its first anniversary, adding a collaboration with Dave the Diver. Players who upgrade their sushi restaurant to level 15 can encounter Dave, who will dive for fish and return with his catch. The update also includes character skins, a yacht, and new decorations.
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.
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.
Developer dmcaguy will launch Early Access for the PC game 'FISH' on Steam on June 23, 2026. The action platformer stars a live-action fish with drawn legs, wielding weapons like handguns and flamethrowers. The Early Access version includes at least three stages, a time attack mode, and an endless mode, with a full release planned by late 2027.