UMIGARI | ウミガリ

Released Feb 2026

UMIGARI is a first-person harpoon fishing game set in the foggy waters off the coast of Japan. Hunt fish with your harpoon, sell your catch, buy fuel, and upgrade your gear. Alone at sea, the more you explore, the stranger the fish become.

83% positive · 1,101 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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All announced content has been released

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $12.99

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Evaluation

UMIGARI launched on February 4, 2026 as a self-contained first-person harpoon fishing game with an estimated playtime of 2–4 hours. The developer explicitly notes this game is "unlike our past games" and positions it as a lighter experience. Following launch, Chilla's Art released four bug fix patches between February 6 and February 17, 2026, addressing fish behavior, bait mechanics, save file issues, and animation problems — all standard post-launch stabilization work. There are no DLC listings, no roadmap, no developer statements about future content, and no sustained update pattern beyond these launch-window fixes. The most recent developer communication was on February 17, 2026, and today is August 6, 2026 — nearly six months of silence following the completion of launch stabilization. Given the game's compact, self-contained scope and Chilla's Art's established pattern of releasing finished standalone titles, the evidence points to this being a complete product that shipped as designed.

Evidence

Game described as a compact experience with an estimated 2–4 hour playtime, explicitly noted as different from developer's previous titles. No mention of DLC, seasons, or future content.

store metadata · Feb 4, 2026 source ambiguous

medium

Update 1.62 fixing hammerhead sharks flying in the air and some animation issues. This is the last developer communication on record.

news post · Feb 17, 2026 source development ongoing

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Details

Developer

Chilla's Art

Publisher

Chilla's Art

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

—

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player

Fishing Exploration Horror Hunting Sailing Lovecraftian Survival Horror FPS First-Person 3D Inventory Management Mythology Immersive Sim Psychological Horror Shooter

About this game

UMIGARI is a first-person harpoon fishing game set in the foggy waters off the coast of Japan. Hunt fish with your harpoon, sell your catch, buy fuel, and upgrade your gear.

Alone at sea, the more you explore, the stranger the fish become.

Estimated playtime: 2–4 hours
Horror intensity: Very Light
This game is unlike our past games. If you’re looking for a hardcore horror experience, this may not be for you.

Hunt with Precision

Skillfully use your harpoon to catch a variety of fish, testing your timing and accuracy with every strike.

Upgrade Your Ship & Gear

Trade your catch for cash to enhance your ship’s speed and fuel capacity, allowing you to venture deeper into uncharted waters and discover new islands and hidden treasures.