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Patchy

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Store data

Store status
Coming soon
Scheduled release
30 October 2026
Positive reviews
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Release date
30 October 2026
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Release date30 October 2026Scheduled by Steam
Store statusComing soonSteam store listing
Steam rating—0 reviews
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Game information

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App ID
5034400
App type
Game
Supported systems
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Release date
30 October 2026
Last player update
Awaiting first sample
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System requirements

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Windows

Minimum
Requirement
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS
Windows 10 64-bit, version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer
Processor
Any 64-bit x86 CPU with SSE2. Dual core, 2.0 GHz.
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
Any discrete GPU, or integrated graphics from 2020 or later (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Vega or newer). Recommended if you run your desktop at 1440p or 4K.
DirectX
Version 11
Additional Notes
Patchy runs as a transparent, always-on-top overlay that sits on your taskbar, using Windows desktop compositing. It is Windows only. Clicks pass through to your desktop everywhere except the game's own buttons. It draws at your desktop resolution, so higher resolutions ask more of your graphics card. On lower-end PCs, Settings lets you turn shadows off and switch edges to Compatible. The game steps aside automatically while a fullscreen game or video is in front. Use the tray icon to move it to another monitor. An internet connection is only needed for the optional live weather, which uses the city you type into Settings.
Recommended
Requirement
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS
Windows 11 64-bit
Processor
Quad core, 2.5 GHz
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
Any discrete GPU, or integrated graphics from 2020 or later (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Vega or newer). Recommended if you run your desktop at 1440p or 4K.
DirectX
Version 12
Additional Notes
Patchy runs as a transparent, always-on-top overlay that sits on your taskbar, using Windows desktop compositing. It is Windows only. Clicks pass through to your desktop everywhere except the game's own buttons. It draws at your desktop resolution, so higher resolutions ask more of your graphics card. On lower-end PCs, Settings lets you turn shadows off and switch edges to Compatible. The game steps aside automatically while a fullscreen game or video is in front. Use the tray icon to move it to another monitor. An internet connection is only needed for the optional live weather, which uses the city you type into Settings.
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About this game

Description

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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 Patchy: the biggest fish ever! Patchy is scarred and patched like an old coat, with a hundred rusty hooks hanging from his lip. Everybody around Steven's Lake has heard the legend but nobody has ever caught him, is Patchy even real? Now PawPaw's chair, rod, tank and journal are yours.

PawPaw's grandkids

Pick one of six grandkids, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and trait, across Normal, Hard and Nightmare difficulties. Switch between them at any time.

Upgrade your tackle

Spend your coins on a better Rod, Line, Bait and Chair, each up to level 10.

Made for your desktop

Steps aside automatically when a fullscreen game or video is in front.

Live weather, sound and display options, plus a tray icon to pause or hide.

Plenty of Steam achievements to earn while you play.

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