Pier pals FAQ
This page collects the most common questions about Pier Pals, the cozy idle fishing game from Peng-O-Labs that lives on your desktop. Below you will find quick answers on release and pricing, how fishing, the journal, and FP earning work, and what you need to run the game in multiplayer. For deeper breakdowns of individual systems, check the dedicated wiki guides.
"A cozy idle fishing game that lives on your desktop."
General Questions
What is Pier Pals?
Pier Pals is a casual idle fishing game developed and published by Peng-O-Labs. You cast your line from a dock, catch fish of every rarity and grade, and track your collection in the journal. The core promise is no clicking, no pressure, so the game is designed to run quietly while you focus on other tasks.
When does Pier Pals release and how much does it cost?
Pier Pals releases on Aug 10, 2026 for $3.99. It is listed with the genres Casual,Indie,Simulation, and Early Access on Steam.
Is the game in Early Access?
Yes, Pier Pals is an Early Access title. It launches as a low-priced, self-published project from Peng-O-Labs, with the core idle fishing loop already in place. There is currently no demo available, but the $3.99 price and Steam Family Sharing support give you easy ways to try it once a friend owns it.
Gameplay Questions
How does idle fishing work?
Your character casts a line and the game handles the fishing automatically. Pier Pals is marked on Steam as playable at your own pace and playable without timed input, which means there are no reaction checks, quick-time events, or forced clicking. You can leave it running on the desktop and check back whenever you want.
Time spent in-game is tracked directly by achievements:
Just Vibing: play for 1 hour
Lost Track of Time: play for 5 hours
Day in, Day out: play for 25 hours
I Live Here Now: play for 100 hours
Total catches also add up over time.Gettin' Reel unlocks at 500 total items,Always Fishing at 5,000 items, and Touch Grass at 25,000 total items.
What are rarities and grades?
Fish and other catches come in multiple rarity tiers plus letter grades. Your first Rare, Epic, Legendary, and S grade items each have their own achievements:
Lucky Cast: catch your first Rare item
Strange Tug: catch your first Epic item
Beginner's Luck: catch your first Legendary item
Picture Perfect: catch your first S grade item
Missing a fish is also tracked, starting with Unlucky on your first miss, then They Can't Keep Getting Away With It at 100 misses and Skill Diff at 1,000 misses. Do not worry about misses; they are counts, not penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pier Pals?
Pier Pals is a cozy idle fishing game that lives on your desktop. You cast your line, catch fish of every rarity and grade, and track your collection in the journal. It's a casual simulation game from Peng-O-Labs.
When does Pier Pals come out?
Pier Pals releases on August 10, 2026. It is currently in Early Access.
How much does Pier Pals cost?
Pier Pals costs $3.99.
What are the PC requirements for Pier Pals?
Minimum requirements include a 64-bit processor and OS, Windows 10 (64-bit), Intel Core i3 or equivalent, 1 GB RAM, integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support, broadband internet, 200 MB storage, and a DirectX compatible sound card. Recommended requirements only state a 64-bit processor and OS.
Does Pier Pals support multiplayer or co-op?
Yes, Pier Pals has multiplayer and co-op. You can invite up to 3 friends to fish together on a shared dock, with online co-op for up to 4 players total.
Is Pier Pals a clicker game or does it require timed input?
No, Pier Pals is described as idle with no clicking and no pressure. It's also playable without timed input and at your own pace.
What features does Pier Pals include?
Pier Pals includes single-player, multiplayer, online co-op, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. It also includes a journal, collection sets, cosmetics, pets, rides, and chat features.
How many achievements are in Pier Pals?
Pier Pals has 55 achievements total.
What kind of fish or items can you catch in Pier Pals?
You can catch fish of every rarity and grade, including Rare, Epic, and Legendary items. You can also catch junk, crops, and bugs, and complete collection sets.
Is there a demo for Pier Pals?
No, Pier Pals does not have a demo.
