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Co-op fishing game "How to Fish" surpasses 1 million sales in 2 days
Summary
DazedGames announced on August 23, 2026 that "How to Fish," available on Steam, has surpassed 1 million copies sold. The game is a physics-based fishing simulation that supports up to 4-player co-op, where players catch, process, and sell fish to earn money. Its "anything-goes" approach to cooperative gameplay has attracted a large player base. Reaching 1 million sales within just 2 days of release demonstrates the strong appeal of the title in both the co-op and simulation genres. This achievement reflects a growing demand for lighthearted yet creative multiplayer experiences, and further proves that indie games with unique physics interactions and social elements can achieve massive success on Steam. The milestone also offers valuable insights for the industry: small-scale titles with novel mechanics can compete with major releases. Moving forward, sustained engagement and future content updates will be key to maintaining this momentum.
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