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The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish

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100% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by ZIPIT! Games and was released on March 27, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A vast empty sky, an old digital camera, and a home in the clouds…Your mom has been gone for a while, and the once teeming environment has grown quiet without her careful maintenance. Equipped with a magic flute and the support of your computer friends, it’s up to you to bring abundance back to an empty sky… all on the back of a giant flying catfish! The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfis…

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
story9 positive mentions
  • Beautiful, whimsical art style combined with a charming, heartfelt narrative that explores themes of life, loss, and connection.
  • Relaxing and satisfying gameplay loop centered on flying, photographing fish, and exploring a dreamy sky world filled with vibrant characters and thoughtful puzzles.
  • Outstanding soundtrack and well-crafted writing that create an emotionally resonant, cozy, and immersive experience.
  • Some control issues, particularly with twitchy sensitivity and motion sickness due to camera rolling, with limited accessibility options to mitigate this.
  • Certain game elements like the 'weird internet' felt underutilized or poorly integrated into the overall experience.
  • The polygonal, bright PS1-esque graphics and some font choices may not appeal to all players.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a heartfelt, cozy, and emotionally resonant experience that unfolds gradually through exploration and charming characters, blending whimsy with poignant themes like life, friendship, and change. Though relatively short, it integrates seamlessly with the relaxing gameplay and world, encouraging players to savor the narrative alongside photography and fishing elements. Overall, it’s praised for its warmth, thoughtful storytelling, and immersive atmosphere.

    • “The story is woven very seamlessly throughout; the world and characters feel very alive, and the story naturally progresses as you go about your days.”
    • “The visuals, music, storytelling, and relationships built throughout the game will totally pull at your heartstrings in the best way possible.”
    • “Both moving and super funny, easygoing yet a bit challenging to 100%, this is a lovely and wonderful story about life, death, friendship, and fishes.”
    • “The story itself is rather short, but the game encourages you to take your time and take in the world around you as you progress.”
    • “You fly through an open sky on a giant catfish and take photos—while a story unfolds in the background.”
    • “The story unfolds softly through exploration and conversations with your computer friends.”
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a satisfying, relaxing loop centered on flying, photographing fish, and exploring new areas, striking a charming balance between collection and story. Its intuitive mechanics encourage exploration without pressure, complemented by harmonious narrative and audio elements that enhance immersion. Overall, the gameplay offers a unique, addictive experience that reimagines traditional fishing and evokes thoughtful reflection.

    • “The gameplay loop of flying around the sky and taking photos is satisfying without ever feeling too repetitive as you collect all the different fish and move on to new areas.”
    • “This is reflected incredibly well in the balanced rhythm of gameplay between photography, conversations with friends and loved ones, and playing your part in filling the sky with fish.”
    • “Gameplay is intuitive, but allows space for exploration, trial and error.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charming, lush, and nostalgic qualities that perfectly complement the adorable art style and storytelling. Players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that envelops them in comfort and enhances the emotional and cozy atmosphere of the game. Overall, the music is considered an essential part of the game's harmonious and heartfelt experience.

    • “The world, the fish, the characters, the music score... it's all so wonderful.”
    • “God I loved the music so much (I'm looking at you Windsock and Hog Day Afternoon).”
    • “The music, graphics, and story are all amazing and I feel like this is one of my favorite games of all time.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a charming, nostalgic art style reminiscent of older games with bright, polygonal, PS1-like visuals that some may find polarizing. Overall, the cute and calming visuals, combined with lush music and storytelling, create an immersive and emotionally engaging experience.

    • “The whole world envelops you in a blanket of comfort with the adorable art style and lush music as you learn about the world around you with catfish.”
    • “The art style takes you back to older games and part of the gameplay definitely reminds one of Pokemon Snap.”
    • “The graphics, voice acting, music, and even the quests are all so charming and nostalgic of older Nintendo titles.”
    • “Some people may also have an adverse reaction to the bright, very polygonal PS1-esque graphics.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its emotional depth, blending heartwarming, cozy, and thought-provoking elements seamlessly. Players appreciate its ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and interactive art, making it both endearing and emotionally resonant.

    • “Highly recommend if you enjoy photography, fish, or just a cozy story that's as emotional as it is thought-provoking.”
    • “This game manages to be cozy, funny, satisfying, emotional, and so so endearing all at once.”
    • “If you enjoy atmospheric games that feel like the perfect combination of a rediscovered memory and interactive art that is symbolic and emotionally resonant — this one is absolutely worth your time.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is both endearing and genuinely funny, blending seamlessly with its cozy and emotional storytelling. It strikes a unique balance of being hilarious while also delivering a moving and heartfelt experience.

    • “The photography/cloud loop is chill and satisfying and the writing is endearing and really funny.”
    • “This game manages to be cozy, funny, satisfying, emotional, and so so endearing all at once.”
    • “And what sticks with me most is that in addition to / despite being a cute and relaxing game, it's also so hilarious!!”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its delightful, emotionally resonant blend of symbolic, interactive art and writing, creating a nostalgic and immersive experience that feels like a rediscovered memory.

    • “Such delightful atmosphere and writing.”
    • “If you enjoy atmospheric games that feel like the perfect combination of a rediscovered memory and interactive art that is symbolic and emotionally resonant — this one is absolutely worth your time.”
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The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish is a casual puzzle game.

The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish was released on March 27, 2026.

The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish was developed by ZIPIT! Games.

The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish for its story.

The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish is a single player game.

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