Clawfish (2021)

Developer

David Czarnowski

Publisher

davidczar

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie

Rating

4.6 of 5, 629 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 38 minutes

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A gentle, meditative stroll through a quiet seaside arcade, where the player casually plucks colorful fish from claw machines and releases them into the water.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, cozy experience that takes about 30 minutes to an hour to complete, with no save feature encouraging a single-sitting play. The core mechanic of fishing with claw machines is novel but intentionally janky, recreating real-life frustration. Reviews are split on whether the jank adds charm or annoyance, though most find it endearing.

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