Fish Face is a brief but haunting fishing game where you cast your line into eerie waters to rebuild your face, one strange fish at a time. Blending surreal horror with minimal gameplay, it invites players to explore memory, identity, and emotion through a quietly unsettling pixel world.
Each fishing session in Fish Face is a choice-driven moment. Stand by water, press Z to fish, then decide which catch to keep. The fish you collect form a mask that represents your character’s new identity. With every change, new parts of the story surface through your journal.
The mechanics are light, but decisions carry weight. Each fish has a purpose, some unlocking journal entries, others shifting the tone of the game. The simplicity allows for emotional depth without distraction.
Your journal is the core of progression. Press C to access it. Inside, you’ll find entries tied to fish you’ve caught—notes that hint at hidden routes, secret areas, or narrative shifts. It also allows for teleportation between unlocked zones, speeding up exploration.
• Each fish adds an entry—some open new paths
• The journal tracks your progress and reshapes the game world
• Unlock secrets by combining specific fish in your inventory
Fish Face builds atmosphere through minimalism. The pixel visuals feel handmade and strange, with fish designs that shift between funny and unnerving. The soundtrack adds to the tension—soft, cold, and emotional. It’s a game that makes you feel uneasy and calm at once.
There’s no combat, no timers, and no pressure. Instead, the game encourages reflection. Each face you create feels like a quiet statement, each run telling a slightly different story based on what you choose to collect.
• Fish near every water spot: New areas often hold rare catches tied to deeper lore.
• Keep a varied inventory: Don’t rush—experiment with combinations for unique outcomes.
• Use save/load ([ and ]): Test different face builds to explore all journal branches.
• Watch the world: Light, music, and animations often shift with key story moments.
• Replay to uncover everything: Not all endings are visible in one run.
Fish Face is quiet, weird, and emotionally rich. With its simple interface and layered design, it turns a short fishing session into a personal journey through memory and change. It’s not just about catching fish—it’s about what they mean when you put them together.
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