How much How to Fish costs and whether it goes on sale
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How to Fish costs $7.99 on Steam — the price as of 31 August 2026, with no discount running.
Price by region
| Region | Price |
|---|---|
| United States | $7.99 |
| Poland | 24.99 zl |
| Ukraine | 159 UAH |
These were read from the Steam store page on 31 August 2026. Steam adjusts regional pricing on its own, so check your own page before buying.
There was a launch discount, and it is over
On release day, 20 August 2026, the developers posted an announcement stating it plainly: the game was available at a 38% discount for one week. That week ended on 27 August, and as of 31 August the page shows full price.
Dazed Games have announced no further discounts. When the next one comes is not established.
Is that a lot
Context worth having before you buy:
- The game launched on 20 August 2026.
- A million people bought it within two days — the developers posted a separate announcement about it.
- As of 31 August it holds 43,629 reviews, of which 41,401 are positive — 94.9%, and a Very Positive rating on Steam.
- The developer is Dazed Games, who also self-publish.
What the price includes
| Item | Included |
|---|---|
| Single-player | yes |
| Online co-op | yes, up to 8 players since patch 1.0.4 |
| Steam achievements | 28 |
| Full controller support | yes |
| Ukrainian, Russian and Polish | yes, with full audio |
| Family Sharing | yes |
No DLC, no battle pass and no real-money purchases have been announced. There are skins in the game, but they unlock through a slot machine using in-game money.
What we are not claiming
We do not know the plan for future discounts, whether the game will appear in Steam seasonal sales, or whether paid content is coming. The developers have announced none of it, and we will not forecast a price.
Frequently asked questions
How much does How to Fish cost?
$7.99 in the US Steam region as of 31 August 2026, with no discount active.
Has How to Fish ever been on sale?
Yes, at launch. On release day, 20 August, the developers announced a 38% discount for one week.
Is the discount still running?
No. As of 31 August 2026 the Steam page shows full price.
Can two people play from one copy?
The store page lists Family Sharing support, so a library can be shared, but two people playing simultaneously from one copy is not what Steam's rules allow.
Are there in-game purchases?
The developers have announced no DLC and no microtransactions. In-game skins are unlocked through a slot machine using in-game currency.