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Strange Shores: Social Desktop Fishing

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54%Game Brain Score
music, humor
gameplay, graphics
86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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Strange Shores: Social Desktop Fishing is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Banana Jam Games and was released on May 20, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Never Stop Fishing No Matter What You're DoingStrange Shores is a casual online fishing game you play from the corner of your desktop with up to 4 players. With passive yet engaging fishing mechanics, it's designed to let you discretely play while you work, study, talk, game, or stream! Game Features 4-player online multiplayer Simple, passive fishing mechanics Resizable corner window for …

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
music3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The pixelated art style and humorous fish designs add charm and entertainment to the gameplay.
  • The AFK mode allows for a relaxing experience, making it easy to play while multitasking.
  • The game has potential for growth, with developers actively responding to community feedback and adding features.
  • The core gameplay is overly simplistic, relying on repetitive clicking without a sense of progression or meaningful goals.
  • Multiplayer mode lacks depth, as players cannot assist each other or share catches, making it feel redundant.
  • Graphics and animations are limited, leading to a feeling of monotony after initial enjoyment.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around a straightforward fishing mechanic where players cast their line, wait for a bite, and reel in fish, but some users find it less soothing and more demanding, requiring constant mouse activity to achieve their goals.

    • “I had hoped for a more soothing experience instead of this odd spot of having gameplay in which you need to stay activated and hammer away at the mouse in hopes of getting a really mangled depiction of a pike.”
    • “Just catch fish and bait, that's the core gameplay.”
    • “The core mechanic is simple: you cast your line, wait for a bite, and reel it in.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as a mix of retro charm and mediocrity, with some users appreciating the design while others find it repetitive and lacking in depth. Although there is some effort evident in the artwork, it ultimately falls short in terms of progression and variety, often relying on a limited number of animated frames.

    • “I love love love the graphic design and the game window is easy to move out of the way if needed.”
    • “The artwork is mid; the various bycatch goes from charming to bland. Even though I can see some effort being put into this, it lacks a sense of progression.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and fail to impress, making the overall experience feel less engaging.”
    • “The character models look outdated and lack detail, which detracts from the immersion of the game.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the pixelated visuals and unlocking new scenery. Players appreciate its pleasant quality and the effective use of sound effects, which together create an engaging atmosphere that sets the right tone for gameplay.

    • “I adore the pixelated little world, the fact that we can unlock new scenery, and the lovely music that accompanies it all.”
    • “The music is nice, and the sound effects have just the right amount of repetitions to notify you of any catches.”
    • “The music is an excellent companion to the game as well; it sets just the right tone.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky and unexpected items, particularly the amusing variety of catches that go beyond traditional fish. Players appreciate the whimsical nature of the game, which includes funny surprises and a lighthearted co-op experience with other users, contributing to an overall enjoyable and laugh-inducing atmosphere.

    • “So you'll just have to take my word for it that some quirky items and some of the fish are really hilariously funny.”
    • “Love how you never know what you're going to catch, and some 'fish' you catch are so unexpected but hilarious.”
    • “What sets it apart from other idle games is most definitely that you can co-op with other Steam users, are able to place the game in any corner of your screen, alongside the very wacky, humorous things you are able to catch (catch the word 'things', not 'fish') that just give me a good laugh.”
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Strange Shores: Social Desktop Fishing is a action game.

Strange Shores: Social Desktop Fishing is available on PC and Windows.

Strange Shores: Social Desktop Fishing was released on May 20, 2025.

Strange Shores: Social Desktop Fishing was developed by Banana Jam Games.

Strange Shores: Social Desktop Fishing has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Strange Shores: Social Desktop Fishing is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.