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Fish varied waters from shore or boat, tune tackle to conditions, and build skills while pursuing trophy catches.
Released 10 Nov 2021
Fish From Boats
Craft Baits and Lures
Try Four Fishing Styles
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Developed by FishSoft LLC · Published by FishSoft LLC









Russian Fishing 4 is an open-ended fishing simulator with RPG-style progression and no story campaign. You play as an angler exploring different waters and fishing from shore or from a boat.
Choose among float, bottom, spinning, and marine fishing, then select rods, reels, bait, and other tackle for your approach. Fish behavior can vary with factors such as weather and time of day, so players adjust their setups and try different spots and techniques.
Catches contribute to level and skill progression, which develops fishing specializations and can unlock further techniques and waters. Players can also craft lures, prepare bait, cook, and take part in competitions and tournaments.
Players who enjoy the game often describe its fishing as absorbing and convincing, valuing the detailed tackle choices, changing conditions, variety of fish and methods, and the satisfaction of landing a trophy. Some appreciate its unhurried pace as a way to relax. Other supplied reviews criticize the slow progression and gear costs, inconsistent catches, limited play with friends, and moderation or support experiences.
Experience more than 230 detailed species. Over time, this number will increase even further.

Choose from a huge variety of fishing tackle with hundreds of modern rods, reels and accessories.

Currently, the game offers 18 reservoirs with unique weather conditions and a diverse set of fish.

The game allows free movement on the water bodies, with opportunities to fish both from the shoreline and from a boat.

Various types of fishing have been implemented, such as float, bottom, spinning and marine fishing. Each of them is carefully designed, using real fishing experience, and include a variety of equipment and fishing techniques.

As in real life, the behavior of the fish can vary depending on weather conditions, time of day and other factors.

You are given ample opportunity to develop skills, both relevant to the chosen specialization and in other related areas, including making your own lures, harvesting baits and even cooking.

The game is constantly evolving, and more content will be added to enhance your fishing experience.

Compare your achievements with other players in ratings, qualifications and statistics. Participate in a variety of competitions and tournaments with valuable prizes.

Learn about the fish habits and gain knowledge to assemble the perfect tackle to catch your legendary trophy fish.

Russian Fishing 4 –Meet you at the water’s edge!
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 145 |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
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| Multiplayer | Russian Fishing 4 has online-connected features, but player reviews consistently describe the core fishing as effectively single-player. The provided info supports leaderboards, statistics, competitions/tournaments, chat, and some item sharing or trading, while multiple reviews state players cannot see each other or fish together directly. Steam lists MMO and Online PvP, but the reviews indicate limited direct player interaction. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No mod support or multiplayer mod information is provided. |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Website | Official website |