Cast n Chill review

Cast n Chill is the relaxing pick, sold for $14.99 on the US Steam store with 95% of 5,352 English reviews positive. Wombat Brawler's page describes a laid-back game where you fish lakes, rivers and salt water, sell your catch and buy better rods, reels and upgrades. There are 16 spots to discover and 50+ fish, including 16 legendary catches. Its most practical feature is the choice of pace: Active Mode has you casting and reeling, while Passive Mode lets the game fish on its own so you can leave it on a second monitor and check your haul later. Co-op has been added, with split screen and Remote Play Together listed on Steam, and a dog companion helps spot fish. It runs on Windows and macOS with 4 GB of RAM and 256 MB of storage. Players who want realistic tackle or online leaderboards should look at the simulators instead.

Who it is for

players who want a relaxing fishing game to leave running

Price

$14.99 on Steam (US store), one-time purchase.

all with your loyal companion by your side. $14.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Active Mode for hands-on casting and Passive Mode that fishes on its own
• 16 fishing spots across lakes, rivers and salt water
• 50+ fish to log, including 16 legendary catches
• Co-op with a friend, including split screen
• A dog companion that helps spot fish

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 95% of 5,352 English Steam reviews are positive
• Strength: Passive Mode suits a second monitor while you work
• Strength: Needs only 4 GB of RAM and 256 MB of storage
• Weakness: Fewer species than the simulators, at 50+ fish
• Weakness: No online multiplayer beyond co-op and Remote Play Together
• Weakness: Not a realistic simulation of tackle or fish behavior

Key facts

• Developer: Wombat Brawler
• Price: $14.99
• Released: June 16, 2025
• Steam reviews: 95% positive of 5,352 (English)
• Fishing spots: 16

Where it ranks

Cast n Chill is No. 6 in our Best Fishing Games verdict.