Pocket Pond — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
A tiny angler who fishes on your desktop while you work. Releasing Jul 8, 2026.
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Pocket Pond
Your desktop just got a little wetter. Pocket Pond is a cozy idle fishing companion that lives right on your desktop. A pixel-art angler drifts in his boat along the bottom of your screen - casting, waiting, and reeling in fish entirely on his own - through a transparent, borderless window that floats over everything else. No tab to keep open, no clicking to do. Just glance over now and then to see what's on the line. 🎣 Cast once, relax forever Truly AFK - the angler fishes by himself while you work, browse, or play something else. Always there - a frameless overlay that sits on your desktop and stays out of the way; click straight through to whatever's behind it. Make it yours - drag it anywhere, scale it up or down, lock it in place, launch it at startup, and keep it always-on-top. 🐟 A whole pond to discover 130 species of fish, from everyday commons to shimmering legendaries. Five rarities to chase - every catch is a little hit of "what did I get?" Fill your codex - log every species you've caught, its size and weight ranges, and your personal best. 🌊 Explore new waters Travel between biomes - the calm Blue Lagoon, a vivid Coral Reef, a swaying Kelp Forest, a tangled Mangrove Delta, and steaming Volcanic Springs - each with its own backdrop and roster of fish. Work your way up through fishing levels to reach rarer, more valuable catches. 💰 Catch, sell, upgrade Sell your haul for coins - space is limited, so decide what to keep and what to cash in. Gear up in the shop: rods, reels, lines, hooks, and baits, each with effects that quicken bites, hook slippery fish, tip the odds toward rares, double your catch, and more. Grow your stash by buying extra inventory slots as your collection expands. ✨ The calm little ritual in the corner of your screen Hand-crafted pixel art, a gentle soundtrack, and dozens of achievements to chip away at. Pocket Pond is the perfect companion for focus, study, or winding down — a quiet pond that's always just a glance away.
Description via Steam.
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Should You Play Pocket Pond?
Your desktop just got a little wetter. Pocket Pond is a cozy idle fishing companion that lives right on your desktop. A pixel-art angler drifts in his boat along the bottom of your screen - casting, waiting, and reeling in fish entirely on his own - through a transparent, borderless window that floats over everything else. No tab to keep open, no clicking to do. Just glance over now and then to see what's on the line. 🎣 Cast once, relax forever Truly AFK - the angler fishes by himself while you work, browse, or play something else. Always there - a …
Pocket Pond is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of its Jul 8, 2026 release.
Wishlisting notifies you at launch and helps the developer's visibility.
System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS: OS: Windows 10 (64‑bit) · Processor: Intel Core i3‑2100 / AMD equivalent · Memory: 2 GB RAM · Graphics: DirectX 11–capable GPU; integrated graphics fine · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 500 MB available space · Additional Notes: Runs as a transparent desktop overlay; designed to use minimal CPU/GPU in the background.
Recommended
OS: Windows 11 (64‑bit) · Processor: Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: Any dedicated GPU or modern integrated graphics · Storage: 500 MB available space · Additional Notes: Multi‑monitor friendly; runs comfortably alongside work, browsing, or another game.
Pocket Pond — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Pocket Pond release?
- Pocket Pond is set to launch on Jul 8, 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Pocket Pond?
- Pocket Pond is an Indie game. A tiny angler who fishes on your desktop while you work.
- Is Pocket Pond multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Pocket Pond is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Pocket Pond on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Pocket Pond runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Pocket Pond cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Pocket Pond's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Pocket Pond worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Indie games like Bombs And Bugs, The Message from Deep Space, Sledding Game, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made Pocket Pond?
- Pocket Pond is developed by Indovers Studio.
- What games is Pocket Pond similar to?
- Pocket Pond sits alongside Indie games such as Bombs And Bugs, The Message from Deep Space, Sledding Game.
- What platforms is Pocket Pond on?
- Pocket Pond is available on Windows.
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