Russian Fishing 4 (2021)

Developer: FishSoft LLC
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Simulation, Sports
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 88,129 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 80 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A serene, slow-paced fishing simulator where you wait quietly at dawn, feel the tension of a bite, and cook your catch by a campfire.

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What players say

Players love the realistic feel of fish fighting and line tension, but they warn that the free-to-play grind is punishing and progress stalls without an expensive premium subscription. Many say the developers actively nerf catch rates and ignore feedback, while the community suffers from poor moderation.

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