Beneath The Surface
Released Nov 2018
A relaxing hiatus from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sit in a remote corner of the world, drop a line, and see what bites.
94% positive · 560 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Beneath The Surface is a small, self-described "short and relaxing fishing game" released on November 13, 2018 by a solo indie developer. The store description frames it explicitly as a contained experience — a personal project the developer built to relax and share with others. There is no mention of planned updates, expansions, seasons, or future content of any kind. No DLC has ever been listed, and there are no developer news posts or roadmaps indicating post-launch content. The game launched as a finished, self-contained product and shows no signs of ongoing development.
Evidence
Developer describes the game as 'short and relaxing' and a personal indie venture. No mention of planned updates, expansions, or future content — framed as a complete experience.
Short description presents the game as a finished, self-contained relaxation experience with no indication of ongoing or future development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
carla51
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
A relaxing hiatus from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sit in a remote corner of the world, drop a line, and see what bites.
Beneath the Surface is a short and relaxing fishing game. The gameplay involves simply dropping a line and waiting for a bite. You can upgrade your fishing rod to be quicker and your line to go deeper. The deeper you go, the more curious and delightful your catches get!
This is my first indie venture after working for some bigger studios. I've had practice making mods and fishing games in the past so I thought I'd put my experience toward something that could help me relax a little. I hope it helps you too!
Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Beneath the Surface is a short and relaxing fishing game. The gameplay involves simply dropping a line and waiting for a bite. You can upgrade your fishing rod to be quicker and your line to go deeper. The deeper you go, the more curious and delightful your catches get!
This is my first indie venture after working for some bigger studios. I've had practice making mods and fishing games in the past so I thought I'd put my experience toward something that could help me relax a little. I hope it helps you too!
Music by Kevin MacLeod.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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