Direct answer
The official Steam listing identifies How to Fish as a 1–4 player game with online co-op. It can also be played alone. Six-player support is not listed as an official feature.
What is confirmed
Player count
1–4 players
1–4 players
Modes
Single-player and online co-op
Single-player and online co-op
Network
Broadband connection listed
Broadband connection listed
Controllers
Full controller support
Full controller support
Simple crew organization
- Make sure everyone has completed basic input setup.
- State the next quest, purchase or island before splitting up.
- Assign one player to track money and another to protect key equipment.
- Regroup before a boss or travel step so no one is left unprepared.
Patch-sensitive: Matchmaking flow, invite behavior and disconnect recovery should be checked against the current build.
Fact check: August 24, 2026 · Primary factual source: official Steam app data (App 4001890).