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About Fishing Inc
Fishing Inc is an incremental fishing simulation where players click to catch fish, earn cash, and unlock skills. The game emphasizes traveling to multiple locations, filling a Fish Log with legendary catches, and upgrading gear to pursue larger, exotic species. It supports single‑player play with Steam achievements, cloud saves, and customizable controls, making it accessible across Windows and macOS platforms.
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Core Gameplay
Players catch fish by clicking until a target is reached before the fish escapes. Success yields cash and adds the catch to the Fish Log, which records species over time. Mastery of each species improves the chance of landing bigger, higher‑quality fish.
The incremental nature means each successful catch contributes to overall progress, unlocking new ponds and skill opportunities. The click‑based mechanic is the primary interaction throughout the game.
- Focus on timing your clicks to meet the target quickly, reducing the chance of losing the fish.
- Review your Fish Log to identify species you’ve mastered and target them for larger catches.
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Locations and Ponds
Fishing Inc offers many locations, each with its own pond and set of fish species. Traveling to new areas expands the variety of catches and introduces exotic fish to pursue.
Exploring different locations is essential for completing the Fish Log and unlocking the full range of legendary catches the game promises.
- Visit each location at least once to discover its unique species.
- Prioritize ponds with higher‑value fish after upgrading your gear.
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Upgrades and Gear
After fishing trips, earned cash can be spent on upgrades that help catch bigger and more exotic fish. Upgrades include gear improvements that enhance click efficiency and fish‑catching success.
Investing in upgrades is presented as a key step toward becoming the best fisherman within the game’s progression loop.
- Allocate funds to upgrades that directly boost catch size before cosmetic items.
- Upgrade incrementally; small improvements compound over many fishing sessions.
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Fish Log & Legendary Catches
The Fish Log records each species caught, tracking progress over time. As players log more catches, they learn tricks for specific species, enabling larger and higher‑quality fish.
Legendary catches are highlighted achievements within the log, representing the ultimate goal for dedicated anglers.
- Regularly check the Fish Log to spot patterns in species you excel at.
- Aim for legendary catches after upgrading gear for the best chance of success.
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Platform Features
Fishing Inc runs on Windows and macOS, offering Steam Cloud saves, achievements, and family sharing. Control options include mouse‑only mode, custom volume, and camera comfort settings.
These features ensure flexible play sessions, allowing players to save anytime and adjust visual or audio settings to their preference.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep progress across multiple devices.
- Use the mouse‑only option if you prefer a simplified control scheme.
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