FISH is a short, quirky platformer run-and-gun where you play an armed fish through stylized levels, buy weapons between stages, and face intense bosses. Early access build is praised for its art, boss design, responsive feel, and an Endless roguelike mode, but multiple player reports and samples note limited content and some sharp difficulty spikes or unreadable attacks. The developer issued hotfixes shortly after release addressing Endless Mode, visibility, and Time Attack issues.
Difficulty
70/100
Learning Curve
Moderate to steep
Pace
Fast-paced run-and-gun
Replayability
55/100
The store page and many player reviews praise a funny, unique stylized art direction and a quirky, memorable presentation.
Multiple reviews describe the controls and combat as responsive and fun, with satisfying boss encounters and tactile shooting.
Players note an Endless mode presented as a roguelike addition, and the developer has patched issues related to it.
Many players repeatedly comment that the current build is short and lacks content beyond the initial levels and a demo-equivalent run.
Several reviews report bosses or specific encounters feeling unfair or having unreadable attacks; some cite parry/shield inconsistencies leading to frustration.
At least one review characterizes certain encounters as overly random, meaning runs can hinge on placement or luck in tight situations.
Some reviewers explicitly described FISH as having a Cuphead-style run-and-gun feel and boss focus.
Confidence 70/100
At least one review suggested FISH has the potential to rival Hollow Knight and Silksong in its aesthetic impact and boss design.
Confidence 70/100
A reviewer compared a boss experience to fighting Omega Flowey from Undertale to convey its surreal, fever-dream intensity.
Confidence 70/100
2026-06-23
Fixed some Endless Mode issues.
2026-06-23
Fixed player not being visible upon level enter for some devices.
2026-06-22
Fixed Time Attack not displaying your PB
If you enjoy short, quirky run-and-gun sessions, strong art direction, and challenging bosses, FISH is worth trying in early access; expect limited content and some difficulty spikes. If you want a long, complete campaign today, you may prefer to wait for additional content.
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Players and review samples consistently describe the current build as short — many play sessions range around 1–3 hours for main content, with endless mode offering more replay time.
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FISH is generally challenging: reviewers praise its tough bosses but also report occasional unreadable attacks, tight parry windows, and difficulty spikes that can feel punishing.
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Yes — the developer released hotfixes immediately after launch addressing Time Attack, player visibility on some devices, and Endless Mode issues, indicating active early access support.
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The store lists full controller support, and several players report the game runs well on PC; a few reviews call out strong responsiveness in controls.
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The current early access build offers single-player levels, weapon shops between stages, boss fights, an Endless roguelike mode, Steam achievements and leaderboards.
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FISH looks more approachable than mastery-heavy games, though the confidence depends on review volume.
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