Fishing the Unknown

About This Game

What will your next cast discover?

Take a fishing rod, board your little boat, and leave familiar shores behind. Schools in the shallows, a promising spot beside an unfamiliar island, a vast shadow moving through deep water—every voyage can bring a new discovery. Fishing the Unknown is a single-player fishing and exploration game set in a pixel-art ocean. Play as a young seafarer and create your own fishing journal, one voyage and one catch at a time.

Learn to read the water Travel from bright shallows to the open sea. Pay attention to changing light, weather and tides, and try different approaches in different waters. Explore island shores and look for discoveries in the intertidal zone when the water retreats.

Find your rhythm on the reel Choose your rod, reel, line and lure, then cast toward your next fishing spot. Hook a bite, hold to reel, and release to ease the load. Watch each fish's runs and turns as you work it closer, from easy little catches to a stronger fish that demands patience.

Keep a record of your discoveries Find catches across different waters, fill your collection journal and record personal bests. Keep a catch, let it go, or sail back to a harbor to sell the fish you have not locked for safekeeping. Use your earnings for new tackle and boats while your journal preserves the history of your discoveries.

Follow a chart—or your curiosity Pick up route charts and seek their catches along the way, or linger in a favorite bay. Meet island residents and passing boat travelers, and visit regional harbors to see what their shelves offer.

A small boat in a much bigger world When an enormous shadow passes beneath the surface, take time to observe it. Prepare suitable tackle and attempt a giant-fish challenge. There is room for both quiet moments and a racing heart out on the water.