Fishing: Barents Sea

Last update was in 2022, multiple bugs that have never been addressed yet when you report them the only reply I've ever gotten was, you should try North Atlantic.

Fishing: Barents Sea is a maritime simulation game that offers a surprisingly meditative and technically detailed experience centered around commercial fishing off the coast of Norway. Developed by Misc Games, this title sets itself apart from the usual simulation fare by narrowing its focus to one occupation and doing its best to replicate that profession with realism and atmosphere. Set in the cold, expansive waters of the Barents Sea, players begin with a modest vessel and a simple line-fishing setup, and through a mixture of smart resource management, navigation, skill development, and economic choices, the journey expands into owning a fleet and managing a small fishing empire. It's a niche title, but one that finds power in its quiet dedication to authenticity. At its best, the game captures the unique rhythm of life at sea. There is a deliberate pacing to every aspect of gameplay—sailing between fishing zones, using sonar to locate schools of fish, deploying equipment, and ha...

Great game, a tad repetitive, but so is fishing is real life. So not bad overall.

great once you get the hang of the game

needs a bit of performance update, better tutorial, more jobs, more money for jobs, more money for seperate fish selling, needs more crabbing options

Perfect game to play if you wanna pass time a relax.

Very satisfying, this scratches the same itch for me as Farming Simulator.