Pier pals wiki

About the game

Pier Pals is a cozy idle fishing game from Peng-O-Labs that launched into Early Access on August 10, 2026 for $3.99. It blends casual, simulation, and idle genres into a desktop companion that keeps fishing going in the background while you work or play. The core pitch is simple: cast your line, catch fish of every rarity and grade, and chill out with friends on a shared dock.

The game is designed around no clicking,no timed input, and no pressure. Fish are caught through idle progression, which makes it a genuinely passive experience. Everything you catch is tracked in an in-game journal, giving you clear collection goals even when you are not actively watching the water.

Key features include:

• Co-op fishing for up to 4 players total: you can invite up to 3 friends to fish together on a shared dock.

• Rarity and grade system: catch items from common junk up to Legendary, with S grade as the top quality tier.

• 55 Steam achievements covering catching, collections, social play, and long-term progression.

• Steam Cloud and Family Sharing support for your save data and library.

• Playable at your own pace, with single-player and online co-op both supported.

Peng-O-Labs acts as both developer and publisher for this Early Access release. Since the game is still in Early Access, mechanics may shift as the team adds content and tunes the idle loop.

Quick links

Use the wiki navigation below to jump to the most useful Pier Pals pages for new and returning players.

• Getting started guide: first casts, journal basics, and setting up your dock.

• Co-op and multiplayer guide: invites, shared docks, and 4-player lobby tips.

• Achievements guide: all 55 achievements, from First Catch to I Live Here Now.

• System requirements: minimum and recommended PC specs for running Pier Pals.

• Collections and sets guide: completing sets such as the Crab Club collection.

• Progression guide: levels, FP earnings, and unlock pacing through 100 hours of play.

This home page will be updated as the Early Access version evolves, so check back for build changes, balance updates, and community discoveries.

Getting started

When you first load Pier Pals, your goal is straightforward: get your line in the water and start filling the journal. Here is the fastest path from your first cast to steady idle progress.

• Cast your line: early catches quickly earn the First Catch achievement and begin your collection.

• Watch rarity tiers: Rare, Epic, and Legendary catches unlock milestones like Lucky Cast and Strange Tug on your first finds.

• Fill journal entries: each new item type adds an entry, with journal achievements at 15,35, and 80 entries.

• Complete collection sets: finishing your first set earns Set Initiate, and dedicated collectors can push to Set Master at 10 sets.

• Sell items for FP: selling goods earns FP, with milestones at 25,000 FP(Nest Egg) and 250,000 FP(Loaded).

As an idle game, Pier Pals rewards patience. Missing a fish is part of the loop: the Unlucky achievement tracks your first miss, and completionists can chase the 100 and 1,000 miss milestones. Total catch counts also drive long-term goals, from 500 items up to 25,000 for Touch Grass.

Before you settle in for a long session, check your hardware against the minimum requirements:

• Windows 10 (64-bit) with a 64-bit processor and operating system.

• Intel Core i3 or equivalent processor.

• 1 GB RAM.

• Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support.

• 200 MB available storage space.

• Broadband internet connection and a DirectX compatible sound card.

Recommended requirements are minimal: just a 64-bit processor and operating system, so most modern PCs should run Pier Pals without issue.

Whether you are chasing every achievement, completing collection sets, or just looking for a calm desktop companion, Pier Pals keeps you pointed toward small, satisfying goals. Start with the getting started guide linked above, then branch into co-op once your journal starts taking shape.