Fish & Hike

Fish & Hike is an adventure about Doctor Shiberson, a Shiba Inu and renowned cartographer who visits the Eight Lakes Valley for a peaceful vacation. As you explore, you discover that the locals need help, and each new mark on your map leads to discoveries and fairytale secrets.

Explore the valley

The valley has 8 lakes across 4 biomes, along with 15 caves, forest paths and logic puzzles. You gather ingredients on trails and in caves, then use recipes from the locals to craft unique baits. In Perchville, you can trade items, upgrade your boat at the Beaver's shop and buy meals from the Bear to restore energy and health.

You also fight enemies in dynamic, casual melee combat. As you progress, you can upgrade Doctor Shiberson's stats, his boat and his fishing rod.

Fish the lakes

You sail to the middle of a lake to catch unique fish using an arcade fishing minigame. You operate an active circle while balancing the line's strength against your control of the catch. Your rod, reel and line stats affect what you can handle; upgrading your gear and choosing the right bait can make fishing easier.

Some fish bite only at certain times or in particular spots. Watch the lake surface for feeding areas and plan your trip accordingly. Your main goal is to catch four legendary Golden Fish, each of which knows the location of a nearby ancient artifact.

Restore the valley

Collect the artifacts to rebuild the Temple of Obelisks and bring back the Fish King, the rightful ruler of all the lakes. You can also fish trash out of the lakes and put it through a recycling machine to improve the environment and earn extra money for gear upgrades. Cleaning up directly raises your reputation in town, unlocking new quests and helping you discover the secrets of the valley's residents.