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DevelopershiftBacktick
PublishershiftBacktick
FreeYes
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Traverse an impressionistic sea, listening for predator and prey. Cast a lure and feel their cues to reel them in. The reaper slowly tracks your movements, who you must outmaneuver to survive.
Fishyphus is a horror fishing roguelite which rewards careful navigation, quick reflexes, and persistence. It's best experienced with a gamepad and headphones.Sail the wavesTake command of a fishing vessel with momentum-based physics controls. Sail endlessly in any direction across abstract, colorful, and relaxing ocean waves.Catch the fishTrack fish by their mesmerizing songs. Drop anchor and fish with a single button. The reflex-based fishing minigame is easy to learn—yet hard to perfect.Battle the reaperBeware the certain death which lurks beneath! Catch fish to awaken it, stun it, and strengthen its resolve. Only through death will you survive longer.An accessible experienceFishyphus provides a tutorial, high visual contrast, binaural audio cues, haptic feedback, adjustable difficulty settings, and screen reader support. Its graphics can be toggled off to be enjoyed with audio alone.
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Release date · Jul 11, 2026, 12:55 PM
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