# Fisherman in Town — Fisherman lifestyle simulation > Pixel art simulation game about a fisherman's city life and business growth. (iPhone/iPad app by Bowen Tian.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fisherman-in-town/id1523780097 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bowen Tian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467842114) - Category: Games, Sports, Simulation, Word - Price: Free - Rating: 4.92/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 70 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2020-08-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fisherman-in-town/id1523780097/reviews.md ## What is Fisherman in Town? Fisherman in Town is a word based simulation game in pixel art. It simulates the lifestyle of a fisherman that tries to live a city life. The fisherman has energy level, happiness, satiety and sleepiness. To maintain these, the fisherman needs to eat, sleep, and do extracurricular activities. Of course, they are not free for him, so he needs to work. The major source of income is fish selling. Fishes can be obtained from different fishing skills. Fishes have different qualities, and can be sold for different prices. There are different fishing methods provided to obtain fish. Each method has a proficiency level that increases as the player plays, and the catching chances and fish quality will increase accordingly. Once the fisherman is rich enough to buy a boat, he can hire other fisherman to work for him. At this stage, the fisherman is like a small patron. This method also requires bait. If the fisherman eventually becomes a tycoon, he can purchase a fish farm and breed the fishes. Farming consumes bait proportional to the amount of fish owned. Different equipment are provided to the fisherman. Each equipment has a specialty. The fisherman does not have any equipment at the beginning, he needs to purchase them using money earned from fish selling. So at the beginning, they can only do hand fishing. Different equipment have different upgrade levels. Once upgraded, some new abilities will be activated. The player will not know about the ability before making an equipment upgrade. Initially, the fisherman lives in a tent. It decreases happiness from day to day. Then the fisherman can upgrade to a house. And new benefit will be provided as he upgrades. While working or doing activities, the fisherman's energy level, satiety, sleepiness, and happiness will change. Once these stats are low or reach 0, the fisherman's health will be affected. And once fisherman's health is low or reaches 0, the fisherman might have some health problems or die (an excuse will be provided based on his lifestyle in both cases). To reduce sleepiness, the fisherman can sleep. He will gain energy and reduce sleepiness. The amount of energy gained will depend on the house you are sleeping in. To gain energy, the fisherman can sleep, eat or drink. Different food will provide different amount of energy. To gain satiety, the fisherman needs to eat. Activity and stories. Using money earned from fish selling, you can go to a bar, find some random things to do in the town, see a doctor or invest in small businesses. Game time is shown in the right upper corner. Initially, your phone's actual time is used. For each fishing skill, there is a duration. Once the player chose to do an activity, a completion time will be shown. To advance game time, the player needs to click on the "Next Hour" button or activate the auto timer in settings. ## Key features - Manage fisherman's energy, happiness, satiety, and sleepiness - Develop fishing skills and catch various fish - Sell fish to earn money and upgrade equipment - Hire other fishermen and establish a fish farm - Upgrade housing for better benefits - Engage in town activities and investments ## Recent user reviews (10 of 72) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fisherman-in-town/id1523780097/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Very fun *2020-11-25, version 1.7.1* Love this app ### 5/5 — Amazing app! *2020-10-05* I have been recommended this app by someone very close friend of mine. I loved the game and mostly the UI which is very satisfying. The only annoying thing is I have to wait for leveling up, can't I do it manually? Best fisherman game ever I played. **Developer response:** Thank you for liking our game. ### 4/5 — Quite different *2020-10-02* It’s different from what it I thought it’s going to be but it’s somehow Interesting and entertaining.. **Developer response:** Thank you ### 5/5 — Best fishing game!! *2020-09-19* Everything is very impressive in this game. Game is unique and attractive. I would recommend for all fish lovers to play this game and enjoy!! ### 4/5 — Fun game but looks like SEGA games *2020-09-11* I had fun playing this game. I think it is good to kill time. The graphics made me feel like using attarie or SEGA from the old days. I would recommend making the graphics bigger for iPhone. ### 5/5 — Incredible design *2020-09-10, version 1.4* I like fishing in net. This is just crasy. I feel I'm rich. Lol. ### 5/5 — No words needed. Just play *2020-09-09* I love this game. If you like fishing, go play. ### 5/5 — Love this town *2020-09-09* This town is great! You go to the bar or stroll then there are so many different outcomes based on your budget! ### 5/5 — Addictive game play *2020-09-09* This game is fun and very addictive. It makes you keep playing and clicking. But you can't just stop. ### 5/5 — I love this so much *2020-09-09* The images are so adorable. I would recommend for anyone and fish lovers. I love the skills too. And the develope is very active on updates too. I was following the growth. ## Frequently asked questions about Fisherman in Town ### What is Fisherman in Town about? Fisherman in Town is a word-based simulation game where you manage the life of a fisherman trying to succeed in a city. You'll need to balance their physical and emotional needs, develop fishing skills, and grow their business from catching fish to owning a farm. ### How do I make money in Fisherman in Town? The primary way to earn money is by selling fish. You can catch different types of fish with varying qualities using various fishing methods. As your fishing skills and equipment improve, you'll catch better fish, which can be sold for higher prices. ### What are the core mechanics for managing the fisherman? You need to manage the fisherman's energy, happiness, satiety, and sleepiness. To maintain these, you must ensure they eat, sleep, and engage in extracurricular activities. Neglecting these stats can affect their health, potentially leading to serious problems or even death. ### Can I progress beyond just fishing? Yes, the game allows for significant progression. Once you earn enough money, you can buy a boat and hire other fishermen to work for you. Eventually, you can purchase a fish farm to breed fish, transforming your fisherman into a business tycoon. ### Is Fisherman in Town free to play? Yes, Fisherman in Town is a free-to-play game. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted simulation experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8.6 — 2025-07-14 Fixed messages ### 1.8.5 — 2021-01-25 UI rearrangement: 1. New tutorial session that matches the new updates of the game. ### 1.8.4 — 2021-01-01 Improved in performance. ### 1.8.3 — 2020-12-11 Fixed button overlapping issue. ### 1.8.2 — 2020-12-08 Rearranged UI for panel overlapping issue. ## Apps similar to Fisherman in Town | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Word Chef Fun Cooking Recipe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-chef-fun-cooking-recipe/id6444663621) | — | Free | Games | | [Coloring Game - Coloring Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coloring-game-coloring-games/id1609384129) | — | Free | Games | | [Trivia of Cash: Word Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trivia-of-cash-word-puzzle/id1589058894) | 4.0 (82) | Free | Games | | [Crossword](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword/id1061490811) | 4.4 (143) | Free | Games | | [Mining Rush 3D: Idle Merge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mining-rush-3d-idle-merge/id1644684956) | 4.7 (4,644) | Free | Games | | [Logic Riddle-Puzzle Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/logic-riddle-puzzle-games/id1594607267) | 4.7 (22,195) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Bowen Tian - [Grave Secrets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grave-secrets/id1571754561) - [Tetracubes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetracubes/id1631394503) All apps by Bowen Tian: https://appshunter.io/developer/1467842114 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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