Deep Hook

The chill fishing progression game you've been looking for.

Grandpa left you his tackle box, a letter, and a fishing journal with its pages scattered across five waters. Pick up his old bamboo rod and cast into five hand-crafted biomes, from a sunny pond to the lightless Abyssal Deep.

A Story Told Through the Water

Every shopkeeper knew Grandpa at a different age, and each one is keeping a page of his journal. Earn their trust, unlock the next water, and go after the one fish he never caught.

Fish 50 Unique Species

From humble minnows and bluegill to the ultra-rare Void Drake, every cast is a roll of the dice. Watch the shadow circling your bobber: a big shadow means a big fight. Build your journal by discovering every species and push for trophy quality on every single one!

Master the Cast

A timed cast meter rewards precision. Land a Perfect Cast to boost your quality odds. Land an Okay Cast and you might as well be throwing rocks!

Learn the Water

Fish that slip the hook are noted in your journal, the journal learns their habits, and the shopkeepers forecast tomorrow's weather. Some legends only bite at dawn, at night, or in the rain.

Progress Through Gear

Seven rods, five baits, each unlocking new zones and shifting the odds in your favor. The Legend's Rod sharpens your sense for rare fish. The Eternal Rod guarantees trophy quality on every catch... if you can afford it.

Dress for the Occasion

Fish up zone-exclusive cosmetics while you play. From a beat-up baseball cap at the pond to the glowing Abyssal Crown in the deep!

Explore Five Zones

Follow the trail across Grandpa's hand-drawn map:

Sunny Pond: calm, colorful, perfect for learning the basics

Rocky River: fast-moving water with tougher fish

Crystal Lake: mountain scenery and record-breaking catches

Open Ocean: night fishing from a canoe under constellations

Abyssal Deep: near-total darkness, barely-visible creatures drifting below, legendary rewards

Play with mouse and keyboard or a controller, including on Steam Deck.

Relaxing background music. No microtransactions. No ads. Just fishing.

Deep Hook is a solo project from DFord Games.