Fishing The Abyss (2024)

Developer: umaaaaaa studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 427 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 39 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A calming, low-effort desktop companion where you passively watch a pixelated pond and occasionally check on subtle eerie changes.

relaxingatmosphericminimal interactiondesktop accessoryidle elementslovecraftianretro pixelslow-paced

What players say

Players use it as a desk ornament while doing other tasks, praising the high-quality pixel art and lovecraftian atmosphere. The vertical layout fills narrow monitors nicely and the free DLC adds an aquarium mode. Some note the game is not truly idle but requires occasional input, and that the encyclopedia uses numbers instead of fish names, which feels sterile.

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