[Today's steam] An FPS disguised as fishing, new release 'Fishing Method' takes No. 1 in sales

[오늘의 스팀] 낚시를 가장한 FPS, 신작 ‘낚시 방법’ 판매 1위

gamemeca Ⅰ Park Jae Hyeong 게임메카 박재형 기자 2026.08.24 17:47 UTC+9

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How to fish claimed Steam's top spot with over 260k players. The co-op game sold 1 million copies in just two days globally. Dota 2 also crossed 1 million players during its esports finals.

▲ Top 10 global top sellers on Steam as of August 24, 5:00 PM (Image Source: Steam)

(This ranking was accessed via a US IP address to display games not visible in South Korea)

The newly released fishing action game 'How to fish', which dropped on August 20, has claimed the number one spot for global top sellers on Steam. Its Concurrent Players have also surged past 260,000, propelling it straight to the very top tier of daily peak Concurrent Players.

On launch day, the peak Concurrent Players for How to fish hovered around the 10,000 mark. Following a wave of glowing praise, the title caught a massive upward current, skyrocketing to 140,000 on August 22 and turning heads across the board. By August 24, it hit a staggering 268,101, marking an explosive trajectory. This surge in Concurrent Players naturally flooded into sales numbers as well, with the development team proudly announcing that cumulative sales surpassed 1 million copies in just two days.

How to fish is a cooperative multiplayer game for up to 4 players where a group of friends stranded on an island after a boat mishap must fish to orchestrate their escape. It does not just stop at reeling in fish; players must slaughter their catches using an assortment of firearms and knives. The profits earned from butchering these creatures are reinvested into upgrading gear and weapons, fueling an action-packed loop that invites players to set sail for unexplored islands.

Reviews indicate that despite being a fishing game, the gunplay packs a surprisingly satisfying punch, while the progression mechanics, gambling systems, and unpredictable chaos brought by seagulls add a brilliant layer of chaotic fun. Players are praising it as a stellar title to enjoy with mates thanks to its low-budget B-movie charm and affordable price tag. On the flip side, some users point out a few gripes, noting that the late-game boss encounters are brutally punishing and the campaign wraps up in an average of under six hours, leaving the overall content volume a bit on the light side.

▲ Screenshot of How to fish (Image Source: Steam page)

Elsewhere, Mortal Shell 2 slipped down to third place, seeing a rise in polarizing feedback as its user reviews settled at 'Mostly Positive'. Meanwhile, Star Wars Zero Company climbed near the very top as its August 28 release date draws dangerously close, and Total War: Warhammer 3 grabbed the 10th spot riding the wave of an 85% discount running since August 13.

▲ Top 20 daily peak Concurrent Players on Steam as of August 24, 5:00 PM (Image Source: Steam)

Looking at the top 20 daily peak Concurrent Players, Dota 2 saw its user numbers tick upward right from day one of its esports tournament, ultimately smashing past the 1 million milestone on August 23 during the grand finals. Following that, the playtest for the upcoming FPS title Wardogs wrapped up after crossing 100,000 Concurrent Players, leaving player anticipation running high.

(국내에서 노출되지 않은 게임표시를 위해 미국 IP로 접속한 순위입니다)

지난 20일 출시된 신작 낚시 액션 게임 '낚시 방법(How to fish)'이 스팀 전 세계 최고 인기 게임 1위에 올랐다. 동시접속자 수 또한 26만 명을 돌파해 일 최대 동시접속자 수 최상위권으로 상승했다.

낚시 방법의 출시 당일 최대 동시접속자 수는 약 1만 명 수준이었다. 이후 게임에 대한 호평이 이어지며 상승세를 탔는데, 22일 14만 명으로 급증하며 주목받았다. 이어 24일 기준 26만 8,101명을 기록해 폭발적으로 상승했다. 동시접속자 수 증가는 판매량에도 영향을 미쳤는데, 개발진은 출시 2일만에 누적 판매량 100만 장을 돌파했다고 밝혔다.

낚시 방법은 보트를 타고 놀다가 섬에 조난당한 일행이 탈출을 위해 낚시를 진행하는 최대 4인 협동 게임이다. 단순히 물고기를 낚아 올리는 것에 그치지 않고, 총기나 나이프 등 각종 무기로 낚은 생물을 처치해야 한다. 처치한 물고기를 통해 얻은 수익은 장비와 무기를 업그레이드하는 데 쓰이며, 이를 통해 새로운 섬으로 탐험을 떠나는 액션이 특징이다.

리뷰에서는 낚시 게임이지만 총기 타격감이 뛰어나고 성장 요소와 도박 시스템, 갈매기로 인해 예측 불가능한 상황이 발생하는 재미가 있다는 반응이다. 이런 B급 감성과 저렴한 가격으로 친구들과 즐기기 좋은 게임이라며 호평 중인데, 일부 유저들은 후반부 보스가 지나치게 어렵고 평균 6시간 이내로 엔딩을 볼 수 있어 콘텐츠량이 다소 적어 아쉽다는 의견도 있다.

그 외에는 모탈 셸 2가 3위로 하락했했고, 호불호 나뉘는 반응이 늘어나며 유저 평가가 ‘대체로 긍정적’을 기록했다. 이어 28일 출시를 앞둔 스타워즈 제로 컴퍼니가 출시일이 임박해 최상위권에 올랐으며, 13일부터 85% 할인 중인 토탈워: 워해머 3가 10위를 차지했다.