# Fishy > Underwater survival game where players eat to grow and avoid being eaten. (iPhone/iPad app by XGen Studios.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishy/id1281575578 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [XGen Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/311436964) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 2.10/5 from 68 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 144 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-01-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishy/id1281575578/reviews.md ## What is Fishy? Welcome to the world of Fishy, XGenStudios' most popular undersea adventure game, and now available on IOS! It’s getting pretty crowded down here, and if you want to last in this underwater arena, you’ll need to outsmart and outmaneuver the larger predators, all the while building your strength by eating any smaller prey you can find. The pond is yours for the eating. It’s up to you to feed or be fed upon. ## Key features - Underwater arena survival - Outsmart larger predators - Consume smaller prey - Grow stronger - Strategic feeding ## What do users think of Fishy? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🤩 Nostalgic fun - 👍 Familiar gameplay - 🎮 Classic and level modes **Cons** - ❌ App doesn't open - 🐛 Unresponsive controls - 🎯 Large hitboxes - 🔊 Annoying music - 🚫 No game ending - 💸 Waste of money - 📱 Screen obstruction - ⚖️ Unfair difficulty **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch - Game won't open - Hit marker too big/buggy - Random deaths without collision - Game freezes - Level 7 and 8 impossible due to hitboxes **Most requested features** - Add a pause button - Include high-scores/leaderboards - Sound options - Numbers on fish for collision clarity - Option to move fish with finger - Sensitivity settings for controls - On-screen keys for precise movement - Game ending - Faster fish movement - End cap for classic mode ## Recent user reviews (10 of 66) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fishy/id1281575578/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Dont bother buying *2026-05-30* Gave it a shot cause it was only $0.99 despite the reviews and last update being 8y ago, I shouldn’t have. ### 1/5 — Not like the original controls, which matters *2023-10-23* Controls are not good enough for fine and slow subtle movements like the original game, was looking for a bit of nostalgia but was just disappointed. ### 2/5 — Fun but needs a lot of improvement *2022-07-21* No way to pause. Difficult to tell if you can eat the other fish if it is too close. At least put numbers on the fish so I could tell if I could win in a collision. Music is annoying and repetitive. If you reach a point where you can eat every other fish, there is no ending and the fish keeps expanding. At least with the computer version there was an ending point. ### 1/5 — Outdated but fun *2022-04-01* Still as fun as remember as a kid. Downside is the game was free back then yet now that we pay money for it, they can’t update it??? Is it too much to ask for a pause button, high-scores menu/leaderboards, some sound options (that little burp is so satisfying but it’s drowned out by the loud music), and lastly the hit marker is too big/buggy (at times I can slip through just fine and other times there is clearly still space between my fish and the other yet it’s game over). Please update! These issues can’t be that hard to fix ### 4/5 — No end? *2022-02-13* Love the game, so much nostalgia. I got the whole pond nearly… My fish got really big and is continuously devouring but there’s no end to the game like the original? What’s the growth limit? When is it over? ### 1/5 — Not fun to control but nostalgic at least? *2022-02-05, version 1.12* Not worth it ### 3/5 — Big hit box *2022-01-13* Definitely think the fishes hit box is too big making it really hard to avoid fish, also having to move around with you hand on the screen blocks a fair amount of view on mobile adding to the difficulty. While I do like the addition of the level style, I don’t think it added enough to the game to warrant charging money for it with the free online version being much easier to play. ### 5/5 — Just like I used to play on the computer *2021-09-06* This includes both fishy classic and the levels one. I don’t have any issues with the controls, which some other reviewers had mentioned. I recommend this game for anyone wanting some nostalgic fun! ### 1/5 — Won’t work *2021-08-06* I just got this game and it’s horrible. I can’t open the game, everytime I try it just crashes and puts me back on my original screen. Don’t buy ### 1/5 — Poor controls *2021-06-15* I used to love playing this game as a kid on the computer. It might take a little to gain some speed but you could at least tap the arrow in the direction you would like to go a few times and it would help you narrowly avoid fish. This game you have to slam the controls in the direction you would like to go just to try making it move a little which ends up being far more than intended. I get it’s supposed to be a difficult game but there should be some sort of sensitivity setting or on screen keys to allow you to tap in the direction you would like to go when trying to have more minute adjustments. The current controls make it near impossible for the precise movements that were achievable on the computer. PLEASE fix controls. I would pay more if there were better controls. ## Frequently asked questions about Fishy ### What is Fishy? Fishy is an undersea adventure game where players must survive in a crowded underwater arena. The core gameplay involves outsmarting larger predators and eating smaller prey to grow stronger and last longer. ### How do I play Fishy? In Fishy, you navigate an underwater environment and must strategically consume smaller creatures to increase your size and strength. Simultaneously, you need to avoid larger predators that can eat you. The goal is to survive and thrive by feeding or being fed upon. ### Is Fishy free to play? Yes, Fishy is available for free. The application data indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience. ### What devices is Fishy available on? Fishy is currently available on iOS devices. The description specifically mentions its availability on the iOS platform. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.12 — 2018-02-23 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. -Removed ads -Fixed resolutions issues on IPad ### 1.0 — 2018-01-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Fishy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Age of War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/age-of-war/id964911178) | 4.4 (735) | Free | Games | | [Trench Warfare WW1: Army War](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trench-warfare-ww1-army-war/id6470997339) | 4.8 (15,417) | Free | Games | | [Tactical War: Tower Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactical-war-tower-defense/id993158106) | 4.6 (3,678) | Free | Games | | [Draw Arena: Battle Tactics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/draw-arena-battle-tactics/id6450601866) | 4.6 (5,266) | Free | Games | | [GOLIATH](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goliath/id6468119530) | 4.7 (31,807) | Free | Games | | [Micro Breaker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/micro-breaker/id1090348795) | 4.7 (10,902) | Free | Games | ## More apps by XGen Studios - [Defend Your Castle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defend-your-castle/id311436961) All apps by XGen Studios: https://appshunter.io/developer/311436964 ## Related topics [fishy](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fishy) · [xgen studios](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/xgen-studios) · [xgen](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/xgen) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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