Scale the Depths
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Scale the Depths

Fish, scale, sell, repeat. Scale the Depths is a casual fishing game built around this simple but satisfying loop. Feed hungry customers, upgrade your gear, and uncover the many secrets hidden beneath the surface.

DEV: Glass Gecko GamesPUB: Pretty Soon, Phoenix GamesAppID 3198890
UPDATE PULSEevery ~18d·last 100d ago·9 recent on record

Is Scale the Depths still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

96.0
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

88% of 2,170 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 86.6. The developers have shipped 4 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 9.4.

reception 86.6·support +9.4·Exceptional

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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From Steam's own record

Current price

$7.49$9.99−25%

Development

Slowing down

Last heard from developers

41 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~13.5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

4

Current silence

3× normal

Posting has slowed: the developers usually appear every 13.5 days, and it has now been 41. 4 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 1 of them major. It is currently 25% below its usual price.

Two years of development

■ substantial ■ routine

Nov2025FebMayAugNov2026FebMayAug

21 announcements · 7 substantial · 13 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

21 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsAug 23, 2026
What’s Next for Scale the Depths? 1.1 Is Coming!

Greetings to all fishers!First of all, thank you so much for playing Scale the Depths, and for your patience while we’ve been working on what comes next!We’ve been reading your feedback, fixing issues, and adding smaller improvements since …

Community AnnouncementsJun 26, 2026
Scale the Depths - V1.0.4 Update

A very stylish update incoming! This update adds colour-swapping to the "Cosmetics" page to give your bot some extra flair! We've included some of our favs below (there are many more) 😎We have also been working hard to resolve the noted sa…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 17, 2026
100,000 Copies in Just Two Weeks!

Scale the Depths has sold 100,000 copies in just two weeks! 🐟🐟🐟We’re still in shock seeing how far our little fishing game has come. Just a short while ago, Scale the Depths was still a small browser game jam project.Thank you so much fo…

Community AnnouncementsJun 8, 2026
Steam Cloud Update (MacOS)

Steam Cloud support has been extended to macOS devices!This should allow save data to sync between Windows and Mac. However, if you previously launched the game on both platforms while Steam Cloud was not syncing correctly, please be carefu…

Community AnnouncementsJun 8, 2026
Scale the Depths - V1.0.3 Patch

A minor QOL patch for repellent, screen shake, save data issue fixes, and more. Thank you all for your patience and support. Happy fishing! 🐡🌟FeaturesAdded Repellent Toggle to the Fishing Station - Allows you to toggle your repellent betw…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 2, 2026
50,000 Copies in 4 Days! Thank You!

50,000 copies sold in just 4 days! Wild! Thank you so much for playing, sharing your thoughts, leaving reviews, and spreading the word. The reception has been absolutely amazing, and we’re incredibly grateful for all the support. We’re also…

Community AnnouncementsJun 2, 2026
Scale the Depths - V1.0.2.1 Patch

Sending a minor hotfix patch for some minor noted issues. Happy fishing! 🐠⚙️ImprovementsAdded a perfectly prepped indicator to fish in the almanac.🐛Bug FixesFixed the issue where the perfect prep achievement only triggered under very spec…

Community AnnouncementsMay 31, 2026
Scale the Depths - V1.0.2 Patch

We have patched a variety of things noted from previous versions. Thank you to everyone who helped catch these so we could patch them. Happy fishing! 🦦🌟FeaturesAlmanac, Shop, and Settings tabs will now localize immediately when switching …

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Community AnnouncementsMay 29, 2026
Scale the Depths - 1.0.1 Hotfix

First, we’d like to thank everyone for playing our game, and we’ve been absolutely blown away by the reception! We’ve noticed a few bugs being reported, so we did our best to try to address these ASAP.Thank you for your patience, and happy …

Community AnnouncementsMay 28, 2026
SCALE THE DEPTHS IS OUT NOW!!!

It’s happening! 🎉We started with a tiny little game jam project, and now we’re releasing a full game that has reached more people than we ever imagined it would. Seeing so many players get excited about our weird little fish-scaling advent…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 14, 2026
Get Ready for May 28! Price, Discount & Release Time

Hi everyone!We’re super excited about the upcoming launch of Scale the Depths! To help you get ready, we’ve prepared a small FAQ with the most important release details! When does Scale the Depths launch?Scale the Depths will launch on Thur…

Community AnnouncementsMay 7, 2026
Release Date Revealed!

Big News! We’re super happy to finally announce that Scale the Depths will launch on May 28th! 🐟 And to celebrate, our brand new trailer is now live on IGN! Take a look at more gameplay, more vibes, and a bit of what’s waiting for you in t…

Community AnnouncementsApr 24, 2026
Now in Development: Customization ✨

Hey everyone!We’re back with a little development update. This time, we’re focusing on customization. We’ve added more ways to make this adventure feel like your own 😋🛥️ New boatsIn the full game, there’ll be a few different boats to choo…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 23, 2026
Scale the Depths - Major Demo Update (Version 2.0.0)

Scale the Depths - Demo Update (Version 2.0.0) 🎮🐟 We released a new update for Scale the Depths Demo (Version 2.0.0) for the upcoming STEAM Next Fest. 🎉Look forward to a refreshed look and feel, along with a few surprises underwater! Jus…

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Community AnnouncementsJan 15, 2026
Scale the Depths FAQ + What’s in Development!

Hey everyone!First of all — thank you for playing the demo and for all the wishlists! That support genuinely means the world to us and helps Scale the Depths more than anything else.Right now, our main development focus is building new worl…

Community AnnouncementsDec 23, 2025
Demo Update (Version 1.4.0) 🎄

🌟 We released a minor update for the Scale the Depths Demo (Version 1.4.0).❄️ We put up some fun decor on deck and FisherBot to match the festive season. We also added some social media links for anyone interested in joining our official S…

Community AnnouncementsDec 15, 2025
Let's talk about Scale the Depths!

Hey everyone,We want to collect some feedback for Scale the Depths and would love to hear your honest thoughts – what you’re enjoying, what could be improved, and any ideas you have for making the game better!We want to run a round of playe…

Community AnnouncementsNov 21, 2025
Thank you for 100,000+ dives, and what’s in development 👀

Hey everyone, First of all, thank you! The reception to our demo is incredibly warm, and over 100,000 players have already scaled tons of fish! 🐟🐟🐟Your comments, reviews, and videos mean a lot to us! If you’ve tried the demo, it helps us…

Community AnnouncementsOct 3, 2025
Demo page is live + join our Discord!

Hey everyone!Huge thanks for playing our demo – we’re honestly blown away by your reception. We’ve got a small update: the demo now has its very own Steam page. That means you can leave reviews there and share your thoughts. Every bit of fe…

Community AnnouncementsJul 12, 2025
Demo Update (Version 1.3.0)🎣

We have now released Version 1.3.0 of the Scale the Depths Demo, featuring new control schemes for the hook when diving in the depths. These include Mouse and Inverted Controls, both of which can be changed in the Settings. Classic controls…

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Community AnnouncementsJun 19, 2025
Scale the Depths Demo Out Now!

We’re excited to announce that we’ve released a brand new demo for the full release of Scale the Depths!This is our first major update since its humble beginnings as a game jam demo for GMTK last year. We rebuilt the game from the ground up…

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