Achievements guide
How to Fish has 28 Steam achievements. Finish the story and progression achievements first, then clean up quests, combat multipliers, collection, rare Drip variants and discovery tasks from the official list.
A clean-up order
Achievements group into getting started, quests, progression, combat, upgrades, collection and discovery. Complete the main island route first, then return for rare variants and skill-based tasks so you do not repeat early objectives unnecessarily.
Important achievement types
Achievements include first-kill and upgrade tasks, quest outcomes, multiplier achievements such as a 5x killscore, collection work and rare Drip variants. The Collector and Fishipedia-style goals are better left for endgame cleanup because rare spawns are not efficient to farm during the story.
Use the official checklist
Steam's official global achievement list has 28 entries: Getting started, Drip, Who stole my beer, Getting an upgrade, Noob, Let me go, Dinnertime, Impressive, Grillmaster, Vacation, GOLD GOLD GOLD, 360 no scope, I am speed, Fully equipped, Terrorizing bird, Yummy in my tummy, Deadliest catch, We are so back, All in, Easy, I'm the bird now, Competitive eating, Rich! Millionaire, Collector, Everyone's dream, Handyman, Fishipedia, Bean
Community guides can explain routes, but the Steam listing is the canonical source for the total and achievement identity.
- Getting started
- Drip
- Who stole my beer
- Getting an upgrade
- Noob
- Let me go
- Dinnertime
- Impressive
- Grillmaster
- Vacation
- GOLD GOLD GOLD
- 360 no scope
- I am speed
- Fully equipped
- Terrorizing bird
- Yummy in my tummy
- Deadliest catch
- We are so back
- All in
- Easy
- I'm the bird now
- Competitive eating
- Rich! Millionaire
- Collector
- Everyone's dream
- Handyman
- Fishipedia
- Bean
Achievement roadmap
The 28 Steam achievements cover story, quest, combat, upgrade, collection and discovery actions. These groups make it easier to track progress without scanning one long list.
- Story and first-kill achievements
- Quest and boss achievements
- Weapons, upgrades and killscore
- Rare and Drip collection
- Trick-shot and discovery clean-up
Trick Shots and killscore
The game rewards stylish combat: Noob, Impressive and 360 no scope are killscore-related achievements. The exact multiplier thresholds are specific to each achievement and are listed in Steam and the in-game achievement list.
- Set up an open arena
- Use a creature you can control reliably
- Attempt the shot after the basic route is safe
- Note the weapon, creature and multiplier that worked
Rare variants and Drip creatures
Steam's documented collection goal gives every creature's rare variant long-term value. Drip creatures and Fishipedia are separate collection categories. Keep natural finds and leave dedicated farming until the story route is complete.
- Rare variants are worth keeping
- Drip creatures are a separate category
- Finish the story route before dedicated farming
Key facts
- Total
- 28 Steam achievements
- Useful groups
- Progression, quest, combat, collection, discovery
- Official list
- Steam global achievements
- Status
- Names are official; some unlock routes need in-game confirmation
- Story group
- First island, quests and boss progression
- Skill group
- Killscore, trick shots and 360 no scope
- Collection group
- Rare variants, Drip creatures and Fishipedia
- Tracker rule
- Use Steam names as canonical
FAQ
How many achievements are in How to Fish?
The official Steam listing currently shows 28 Steam achievements.
When should I hunt rare Drip variants?
Leave dedicated Drip farming until after the story. Keep any rare variant you encounter naturally, then clean up the collection later.
Where can I see the official achievement list?
Use the Steam global achievements page linked in the Sources section of this page.
What does Impressive mean?
Impressive is associated with reaching a 5x killscore.
What is 360 no scope?
360 no scope is a trick-shot achievement for a full-spin no-scope kill. Check the in-game achievement list for the exact weapon, creature and setup.