- The Genre: A chilling 1-person “Psychological Horror Fishing Simulator.”
- The Developer: Crafted by Mūn Mūn Games (a solo studio in Paris) and published by UNIKAT Label.
- Viral Momentum: Surpassed 15,000 Steam wishlists immediately following its IGN trailer reveal.
- Playable Soon: A free Steam demo is officially scheduled to launch on March 18, 2026.
Angling is usually the pinnacle of “cozy” gaming, but Mūn Mūn Games is here to ruin your peaceful lake trip. Their upcoming title, Out Fishing, blends the quiet patience of a fishing simulator with the skin-crawling tension of a psychological thriller. One moment you’re upgrading your reel; the next, you’re realizing the fish are whispering things no animal should know.
More Than Just a Fishing Trip
Out Fishing looks like a standard survival-crafting game on the surface, but it quickly dives into darker waters. The gameplay loop is built around a strategy-heavy fishing system and a desperate struggle to maintain your sanity as the sun goes down.
- Strategic Baiting: You don’t just buy lures. You use a shovel to dig for basic bait, purchase premium stock at the shop, or hunt for “Special Bait” hidden in the environment. These rare lures attract unique fish that carry literal pieces of the game’s dark lore.
- The Day/Night Cycle: Daylight is for profit. You fish, gather resources, and build your camp. But as night falls, the lake changes. The fog thickens, the fish become… different, and “something” begins to close in from the surrounding woods.
- Camp Customization: Use your earnings to build lights and defensive structures. Your camp is your only sanctuary, but as the nights progress, even your walls won’t feel thick enough to keep out the hallucinations.
A Narrative of Fractured Memories
The game takes place at a lake the protagonist used to visit as a child. Something was lost there years ago, and you’ve returned to find the truth. The story utilizes Interactive Cinematics rather than static tutorials, letting you learn the mechanics while simultaneously questioning your character’s grip on reality.
“The philosophy here is reward through curiosity. If you explore, you will find answers—but you might not like what those answers are.” — Mūn Mūn Games Developer
Game Profile: Out Fishing
| Feature | Details |
| Developer | Mūn Mūn Games (Paris, France) |
| Genre | Psychological Horror / Fishing Simulator |
| Inspirations | Alan Wake, Mundaun, Silent Hill |
| Key Mechanic | Day/Night Survival & Bait-Driven Lore |
| Demo Date | March 18, 2026 |
| Platform | PC (Steam) |
Community Reaction: “I Thought This Was a Healing Game”
The buzz surrounding Out Fishing has been electric. After the trailer debuted on IGN, Steam wishlists skyrocketed to 15,000 in record time. Comments on the Steam community hub range from “This is a genius genre mashup” to “I came for the fish, I stayed because I’m too scared to move my boat.”
The upcoming demo on March 18 will feature the core fishing mechanics, the initial camp-building system, and a taste of the early-game events that start to peel back the layers of the lake’s mystery.
If you’ve ever felt like someone was watching you from the treeline during a quiet camping trip, Out Fishing is the game that confirms your worst fears.
Steam Store Page: Out Fishing on Steam
