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24 games like Fishing Planet (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Fishing Planet on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Professional Fishing, which both open world and relaxing.
  • Fishing Planet is tagged Fishing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing, Sports, Realistic, Massively Multiplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 10 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Fishing Planet

The five things Steam players tag Fishing Planet with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Fishing
  2. Free to Play
  3. Multiplayer
  4. Simulation
  5. Relaxing
Fishing Planet at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (87% of 77,158)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
PriceFree

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Professional Fishing

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Fishing, Free to Play and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).

    Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!

    Professional Fishing at a glance
    Released2018StudioMasterCode
    Player sentiment76% positive of 4,260PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 4,260)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 5 of 5 — Fishing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Simulation, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:FishingFree to PlaySimulationMassively MultiplayerCasualSportsRealisticFamily Friendly

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  2. 2

    Russian Fishing 4

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Fishing, Free to Play and Simulation; released around the same time (2021).

    Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.

    Russian Fishing 4 at a glance
    Released2021StudioFishSoft LLC
    Player sentiment61% positive of 90,224PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (61% of 90,224)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 5 of 5 — Fishing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Fishing, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Simulation, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:FishingFree to PlaySimulationRealisticRelaxingFirst-PersonSportsMassively Multiplayer

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  3. 3

    Rec Room

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, VR and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2021).

    Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.

    Rec Room at a glance
    Released2021StudioRec Room
    Player sentiment90% positive of 83,441PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 83,441)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Multiplayer, Funny, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:Free to PlayVROnline Co-OpFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerCasualSportsFamily Friendly

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  4. 4

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Fishing, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2018).

    Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance
    Released2018StudioUltimate Games S.A.
    Player sentiment89% positive of 9,129Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 9,129)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 4 of 5 — Fishing, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:FishingSimulationSportsCasualRealisticOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonRelaxing

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  5. 5

    CarX Drift Racing Online

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Massively Multiplayer and Relaxing; released around the same time (2017).

    Master realistic drift physics, tune 120+ cars and drift online with up to 16 players across platforms. Compete in TOP-32, build unique setups and explore hundreds of community-made Workshop maps.

    CarX Drift Racing Online at a glance
    Released2017StudioCarX Technologies, LLC
    Player sentiment95% positive of 89,251Price$16.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 89,251)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Racing, Physics, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $16.99 — $16.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SimulationMassively MultiplayerRelaxingOnline Co-OpVRRealisticSports

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  6. 6

    VRChat

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including VR, Free to Play and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2017).

    Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat.

    VRChat at a glance
    Released2017StudioVRChat Inc.
    Player sentiment75% positive of 268,090PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 268,090)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: VR, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Anime, Memes — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:VRFree to PlayMassively MultiplayerFirst-PersonSimulationCasualMMORPG

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  7. 7

    SuchArt: Creative Space

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Free to Play and First-Person; released around the same time (2021).

    Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

    SuchArt: Creative Space at a glance
    Released2021StudioGoose Minded
    Player sentiment98% positive of 7,155PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 7,155)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Free to Play, Sandbox, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SimulationFree to PlayFirst-PersonRealisticFamily FriendlyCasualRelaxingVR

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  8. 8

    SNOW - The Ultimate Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Sports, Free to Play and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).

    SNOW - The Ultimate Edition is the only open world, winter sports game. Explore a massive mountain, customize your character with clothing and equipment, compete in events to be the best. Access to all mountains, tracks, events as well including all cosmetics, ski, snowboard, drone, and snowmobile.

    SNOW - The Ultimate Edition at a glance
    Released2019StudioPoppermost Productions
    Player sentiment63% positive of 11,941PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (63% of 11,941)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Sports, Open World, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SportsFree to PlaySimulationRealisticFirst-PersonVRCasual

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  9. 9

    High Octane Drift

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Sports; released around the same time (2016).

    Enter the world of professional competitive drift and win online series amongst hundreds of other players to become the living legend. Buy, tune, trade, unite and conquer the drift scene.

    High Octane Drift at a glance
    Released2016StudioCruderocks
    Player sentiment55% positive of 5,879PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (55% of 5,879)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:Free to PlaySimulationSportsMassively MultiplayerOnline Co-OpCasualFirst-Person

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  10. 10

    Farming Simulator 19

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Farming Sim and Realistic; released around the same time (2018).

    The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

    Farming Simulator 19 at a glance
    Released2018StudioGIANTS Software
    Player sentiment94% positive of 76,267Price$17.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 76,267)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Farming Sim, Multiplayer, Agriculture, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $17.99 — $17.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SimulationFarming SimRealisticRelaxingFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpFamily Friendly

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  11. 11

    theHunter: Call of the Wild

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Relaxing, Simulation and Realistic; released around the same time (2017).

    Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.

    theHunter: Call of the Wild at a glance
    Released2017StudioExpansive Worlds
    Player sentiment89% positive of 202,234PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 202,234)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Hunting, Open World, Multiplayer, Nature, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:RelaxingSimulationRealisticOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonSports

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  12. 12

    House Flipper

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Relaxing and Casual; released around the same time (2018).

    House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!

    House Flipper at a glance
    Released2018StudioEmpyrean
    Player sentiment94% positive of 111,507Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 111,507)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Design & Illustration, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SimulationRelaxingCasualFirst-PersonFamily FriendlyRealistic

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  13. 13

    Farming Simulator 15

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Farming Sim, Simulation and Realistic; released around the same time (2014).

    Welcome to the new generation of Farming Simulator!With a brand new graphics and physics engine, Farming Simulator 15 offers an immense open world, filled with details and visual effects transporting the Farming Simulator franchise to a new era.

    Farming Simulator 15 at a glance
    Released2014StudioGIANTS Software
    Player sentiment93% positive of 15,855Price$12.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 15,855)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Farming Sim, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $12.99 — $12.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:Farming SimSimulationRealisticRelaxingOnline Co-OpFamily Friendly

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  14. 14

    Gas Station Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Casual and First-Person; released around the same time (2021).

    Buy an abandoned gas station and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand upon the offered services to keep up with your clients demands.

    Gas Station Simulator at a glance
    Released2021StudioDRAGO entertainment
    Player sentiment88% positive of 27,421Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 27,421)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Simulation, Economy, Building, Singleplayer, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SimulationCasualFirst-PersonRealisticRelaxingFamily Friendly

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  15. 15

    PowerWash Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Relaxing and Simulation.

    Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.

    PowerWash Simulator at a glance
    Released2022StudioFuturLab
    Player sentiment96% positive of 58,640Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 58,640)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Casual, Relaxing, Simulation, Multiplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:CasualRelaxingSimulationFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpFamily FriendlyRealistic

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  16. 16

    OMSI 2: Steam Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Casual; released around the same time (2013).

    Off to the next round! Experience a new omnibus simulator with OMSI 2 and start discovering Spandau while driving the omnibus. OMSI 2 is the successor of the well-known and awarded omnibus simulator "OMSI - The Bus Simulator".

    OMSI 2: Steam Edition at a glance
    Released2013StudioMR-Software GbR
    Player sentiment86% positive of 14,844Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 14,844)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Driving, Realistic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SimulationRealisticCasualFirst-PersonRelaxingFamily Friendly

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  17. 17

    City Car Driving

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and VR; released around the same time (2016).

    City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.

    City Car Driving at a glance
    Released2016StudioForward Development, Ltd.
    Player sentiment83% positive of 36,073Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 36,073)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Automobile Sim, Open World, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SimulationRealisticVRFirst-PersonFamily FriendlyCasual

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  18. 18

    Real Pool 3D - Poolians

    Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Sports, Free to Play and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).

    Real Pool 3D (Poolians) is one of the best online pool games. Play against the computer or real players all over the world! It supports 8 different types of pool games and team play mode.

    Real Pool 3D - Poolians at a glance
    Released2018StudioPoolians.com
    Player sentiment76% positive of 19,904PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 19,904)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Pool, Sports, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SportsFree to PlaySimulationCasualMassively MultiplayerVRRelaxing

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  19. 19

    School of Dragons

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and MMORPG; released around the same time (2014).

    Fly fast, train hard, and learn well to become the Ultimate Dragon Trainer! Join Chief Hiccup and Toothless and embark on the thrilling adventures of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’. Play with your friends and explore mysterious worlds in this action-packed learning experience!

    School of Dragons at a glance
    Released2014StudioJumpStart Games, Inc.
    Player sentiment62% positive of 5,502PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 5,502)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Dragons, Adventure, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerMMORPGFamily FriendlyOnline Co-OpSimulationFirst-Person

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  20. 20

    The Lab

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, VR and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    The Lab at a glance
    Released2016StudioValve
    Player sentiment95% positive of 6,671PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 6,671)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:Free to PlayVRFirst-PersonCasualFamily FriendlySimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    Pinball FX3

    Why it matched: both relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Casual; released around the same time (2017).

    Pinball FX Classic is the biggest, most community focused pinball game ever created. Multiplayer matchups, user generated tournaments and league play create endless opportunity for pinball competition.

    Pinball FX3 at a glance
    Released2017StudioZen Studios
    Player sentiment88% positive of 5,432PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 5,432)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Pinball, Free to Play, Simulation, Arcade, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:Free to PlaySimulationCasualFamily FriendlyRelaxingRealisticSports

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    The Sims 4

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Relaxing; released around the same time (2014).

    Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

    The Sims 4 at a glance
    Released2014StudioMaxis
    Player sentiment86% positive of 199,663PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 199,663)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Simulation, Relaxing

    Why players like it: Life Sim, Character Customization, Free to Play, Building, Romance — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game (details)

    Shared with Fishing Planet:Free to PlaySimulationRelaxingCasualRealisticFamily Friendly

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    Steep

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Simulation and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).

    Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders. Record and share your best stunts.

    Steep at a glance
    Released2016StudioUbisoft Annecy
    Player sentiment83% positive of 33,085Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 33,085)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Sports, Open World, Multiplayer, Action, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:SportsSimulationFirst-PersonRealisticCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    TrackMania Nations Forever

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, Simulation and Massively Multiplayer.

    A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.

    TrackMania Nations Forever at a glance
    Released2008StudioNadeo
    Player sentiment90% positive of 24,368PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 24,368)

    Matches Fishing Planet on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation

    Why players like it: Racing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Fishing Planet: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Fishing Planet:Free to PlaySimulationMassively MultiplayerSportsCasualFirst-Person

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Fishing Planet?

Professional Fishing, on the evidence we have. It both open world and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Fishing Planet" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Fishing Planet. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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