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Don’t Sleep with the Fishes

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98%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
98% User Score Based on 380 reviews

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About Don’t Sleep with the Fishes

Don’t Sleep with the Fishes is a single player and multiplayer survival management game with a horror theme. It was developed by Taiki and was released on June 26, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

How much can you collect before the ship goes under? How will you use what you have? Act fast and make constant choices to escape the sea or become its next victim. Don't Sleep With The Fishes is a point-and-click survival horror game focused on rapid salvaging, resource management, and surviving day by day at sea.

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98%Audience ScoreBased on 380 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Highly replayable with randomized events and multiple endings adding significant depth and longevity.
  • Engaging survival gameplay combining resource management, strategic decision-making, and a unique setting on the ocean.
  • Charming stylized graphics and atmospheric sound design complement the suspenseful, cozy horror vibe.
  • Heavy reliance on RNG can lead to frustrating and sometimes unfair outcomes, impacting player agency.
  • Limited variety of night events and animations become repetitive after multiple playthroughs, causing boredom.
  • Performance issues on lower-end hardware and lack of options to speed up or skip animations detract from the experience.

  • gameplay

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 59% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging and replayable survival loop, combining exploration, resource management, and meaningful consequences that create tension and strategic depth. While simple to pick up, the mechanics work cohesively to offer a satisfying and emotionally resonant experience without unnecessary complexity, though some users note potential repetitiveness and occasional technical issues. Overall, it delivers strong value and lasting appeal, especially given its price.

    • “Its randomized gameplay, memorable atmosphere, meaningful companion interactions, and multiple endings provide strong replay value while maintaining consistent tension from beginning to end.”
    • “Every mechanic serves a clear purpose, and the interconnected survival systems create meaningful consequences for nearly every decision.”
    • “Rather than overwhelming players with unnecessary complexity, it focuses on refining a handful of mechanics that work together remarkably well, making every successful journey across the sea feel both satisfying and hard-earned.”
    • “I can see how the gameplay could become repetitive over time, but for its price, it's absolutely worth it.”
    • “It was an incredible game while I could play it, but after about an hour of gameplay I cannot start a new game or load my old one, making me unable to even play the game.”
    • “Run, grab, and deal with the consequences gameplay.”

  • graphics

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The graphics are a charming blend of retro, cartoon, and PS1-style visuals that create a unique and immersive atmosphere fitting the game's theme. While not technically advanced or highly optimized, the art style is praised for its creativity and nostalgic appeal, enhancing the overall experience despite occasional performance issues.

    • “The graphics and animations are pretty unique, with a mix of cartoon and realism.”
    • “It is a non expensive indie game with a lot of lore and the horror aspect is top notch, definitely play this game the graphics are perfect for what it tries to achieve.”
    • “Lovely and unique graphics, a fun loop (even if a few cutscenes take a little bit too long), quirky and creative.”
    • “I decided to test it on a weak PC I had, thinking that the retro graphics (half of the objects in the game are 2D sprites) and lack of graphical settings would allow it to run well on anything.”
    • “This game is really good but it's kind of unoptimized; I can get 30 fps on GTA V with my integrated graphics but only 15 fps on this.”
    • “I fell in love with the graphics and setting but once played, this game becomes unenjoyable.”

  • replayability

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 22% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability driven by its randomized gameplay, multiple endings, and engaging survival mechanics, making each playthrough feel fresh and tense. Though some players note a limited number of scenes and occasional RNG dependence, its addictive and charming experience provides great value, especially at a low price point. Overall, replay value is a standout strength appreciated by many.

    • “I love how it's random every time, giving the game massive replay value and not to mention it's super addictive and fun!”
    • “Its randomized gameplay, memorable atmosphere, meaningful companion interactions, and multiple endings provide strong replay value while maintaining consistent tension from beginning to end.”
    • “Don't Sleep with the Fishes takes a straightforward survival horror concept and transforms it into a tense, replayable adventure that thrives on uncertainty.”
    • “For how much this game seems to encourage runs and what feels like replay value, there's a fairly limited number of scenes you can find.”
    • “Has some replayability”
    • “If you're looking for a small game with lots of replayability, this is the one”

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 42% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and atmospheric, blending humor with a compelling survival horror narrative set aboard a compromised vessel on a classified mission. Players experience varied character interactions and unfolding tension, though some wish for more complex backstory to deepen the plot. Overall, it rewards careful attention and repeated playthroughs.

    • “It has a unique atmosphere, a great sense of humor, and manages to tell an engaging story at the same time.”
    • “The story begins aboard a compromised vessel carrying out a classified mission before an unexpected catastrophe forces an emergency evacuation.”
    • “Players can experience the story alongside different shipmates, each bringing their own personality and conversations to the journey.”
    • “I would prefer more backstory.”
    • “But I need a more complex story about this game.”
    • “My English is decent, but not good enough to understand everything, so I know I probably missed some parts of the story.”

  • atmosphere

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is uniquely unsettling yet cozy, blending tense survival horror with a stylized, engaging environment. It effectively combines humor, mystery, and dramatic shifts that keep players immersed, contributing to a strong sense of tension and replayability.

    • “It has a unique atmosphere, a great sense of humor, and manages to tell an engaging story at the same time.”
    • “It's a point-and-click survival horror game praised for its cozy yet tense atmosphere, high replayability, and challenging resource management.”
    • “Nighttime introduces a dramatic shift in atmosphere as mysterious disturbances interrupt the player's attempts to sleep.”

  • humor

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is widely praised for its unique and clever humor, blending quirkiness, charm, and a touch of spookiness. Players find it consistently funny, engaging, and highly replayable, making it excellent value for its price.

    • “It has a unique atmosphere, a great sense of humor, and manages to tell an engaging story at the same time.”
    • “If you enjoy quirky indie games with a mix of humor, mystery, and charm, this is definitely worth checking out.”
    • “It's super enjoyable, fun, and hilarious.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for being engaging and addictive, particularly enhancing the excitement during key sequences. Players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature that significantly contributes to the overall experience.

    • “I'm kind of addicted to the music in the run and grab sequence.”
    • “It's such a good game, I saw CaptainSauce play it and just had to try it, and OMG the soundtrack is so good.”
    • “Everyone's got a game plan until the music and counter starts...”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in low performance, especially on low-end hardware. Despite this, the impact on gameplay is somewhat mitigated by the point-and-click style.

    • “This game is really good but kind of unoptimized; I can get 30 FPS on GTA V with my integrated graphics, but only 15 FPS on this.”
    • “The game is also seriously unoptimized.”
    • “The only issue I've had was the performance on my low-end laptop wasn't the best, but given the point-and-click style of gameplay, this didn't impact the experience too much.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's emotional depth is enhanced by meaningful companion interactions that add character development and encourage multiple playthroughs. Additionally, the contrasting day and night environments effectively support the emotional pacing, reinforcing the weight of the survival experience.

    • “These interactions prevent the adventure from feeling emotionally empty, adding character development alongside the survival mechanics.”
    • “Instead of serving as background decoration, the companions help reinforce the emotional weight of the situation while encouraging multiple playthroughs to experience different dialogue and perspectives.”
    • “The contrast between peaceful ocean vistas during the day and the oppressive darkness of nighttime effectively supports the game's emotional pacing.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding is seen as a necessary but tedious aspect of the game, becoming especially frustrating after repeated attempts due to unreliable and harsh RNG. While initially engaging, the repetitive nature may deter players unless the grind and randomness are improved.

    • “Without it, the game really gets seriously tedious after 5 attempts.”
    • “Nevertheless, I felt hooked for the first three attempts, and I am willing to try it again if the tediousness, and unreliable and brutal RNG somehow gets addressed.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from frequent bugs and relies heavily on randomness, resulting in a frustrating and unstable experience. Its repetitive clicking mechanics contribute to a lack of engaging stability.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is well-integrated with the gameplay, providing meaningful interactions that add emotional depth to the adventure beyond just survival mechanics.

    • “These interactions prevent the adventure from feeling emotionally empty, adding character development alongside the survival mechanics.”
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Play Times

10h Median play time
8h Average play time
5-11h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs
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Don’t Sleep with the Fishes is a survival management game with horror theme. Common tags for Don’t Sleep with the Fishes include indie, choices matter, fishing, stylized, multiple endings and others.

Don’t Sleep with the Fishes is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Don’t Sleep with the Fishes.

Don’t Sleep with the Fishes was released on June 26, 2026.

Don’t Sleep with the Fishes was developed by Taiki.

Don’t Sleep with the Fishes has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Don’t Sleep with the Fishes for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Don’t Sleep with the Fishes is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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