Patchy
Released 30 October 2026 · PC · Casual, Indie, Simulation
An idle fishing game that lives on your desktop, right on top of your taskbar. Your chosen angler casts all day while you work or play. Click a bite for a better catch, fill your aquarium with your best fish, and keep watch for Patchy, the legendary fish nobody has ever caught.
Story
An endless fishing journey that sits on your taskbar Patchy: The Legendary Fish is a cozy idle fishing game that lives along the bottom of your screen. A little lakeside diorama sits right on top of your taskbar, and your angler fishes in it all day while you work, browse or watch videos. Clicks pass straight through to your desktop, so it never gets in your way. Automated Fishing Your angler casts, waits and reels in on their own. When a bite alert comes up, click it fast for a chance at a better fish. Your angler keeps fishing while the game is closed, and your catches are waiting when you come back. Real weather, in real time The lake follows your computer's clock, from dawn to night. Type in your city and the weather matches yours too. Rain, storms, and fog each bring different fish to the surface, and some only bite at certain times of the day. Catch and collect 14 freshwater fish to find, from Fathead Minnows to the Lake Sturgeon, plus junk and lost treasure. Your best catches swim in PawPaw's tank . It holds up to 50 fish, three of each kind, ranked by size. Feed your fish every so often and watch them come up and eat just like real fish. Hunt the legend ...
Gameplay
An endless fishing journey that sits on your taskbar Patchy: The Legendary Fish is a cozy idle fishing game that lives along the bottom of your screen. A little lakeside diorama sits right on top of your taskbar, and your angler fishes in it all day while you work, browse or watch videos. Clicks pass straight through to your desktop, so it never gets in your way. Automated Fishing Your angler casts, waits and reels in on their own. When a bite alert comes up, click it fast for a chance at a better fish. Your angler keeps fishing while the game is closed, and your catches are waiting when you come back. Real weather, in real time The lake follows your computer's clock, from dawn to night. Type in your city and the weather matches yours too. Rain, storms, and fog each bring different fish to the surface, and some only bite at certain times of the day. Catch and collect 14 freshwater fish to find, from Fathead Minnows to the Lake Sturgeon, plus junk and lost treasure. Your best catches swim in PawPaw's tank . It holds up to 50 fish, three of each kind, ranked by size. Feed your fish every so often and watch them come up and eat just like real fish. Hunt the legend Every glimpse of Patchy's shadow and every snapped line goes in PawPaw's Journal, and each one raises your odds of finally catching him. PawPaw's Journal PawPaw Steven spent his whole life chasing...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- #category_contrast_controls
- Mouse Only Option
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
Release details
Patchy is a Casual, Indie and Simulation game by Root Cellar Games. Patchy came out on Friday, 30 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Patchy come out?
Patchy came out on 30 October 2026.
Which platforms is Patchy on?
Patchy is on PC.
Who makes Patchy?
Patchy is developed by Root Cellar Games.
What kind of game is Patchy?
Patchy is a game of these genres: Casual, Indie and Simulation.