🤝 How to Fish 협력 플레이 — 최대 8명
How to Fish를 친구들과 플레이하는 방법: 로비 생성 또는 참가, 스팀 친구 초대, 초대 문제 수정, 협력 역할 분담.
Published August 26, 2026 · Last updated August 27, 2026
Quick Answer: How to Play With Friends
One player creates a lobby, then invites via the Steam friend list or the Steam Overlay (Shift + Tab); friends join directly or with a session code. Every player must be on the same game version — mismatched versions cannot join.
- Host: main menu → Multiplayer → create a lobby (public or private, patch 1.0.5+) → get the session code or invite.
- Join: open the Steam friend list, find the friend playing and click Join — or enter the session code in game.
- In game: Steam Overlay (Shift + Tab) to invite from the friend list.
Solo vs Co-op: Which Should You Play?
| Solo | Co-op | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 1 | Up to 8 |
| Campaign completable? | Yes — all 5 islands, every boss, every achievement | Yes — same content, shared progress |
| Income | Normal | ~2x with multiple players fishing simultaneously |
| Boss fights | You handle everything | Split roles: one tanks, others deal damage |
| Exclusive content | None | None — same game either way |
| Best for | Learning the loop, no scheduling needed | Speed, efficiency and physics chaos |
💡 The entire game is finishable solo. Co-op changes the texture, not the structure — same islands, same bosses, same achievements.
Hosting a Lobby, Step by Step
- Start the game and select Multiplayer from the main menu.
- Create the session (lobby).
- Choose public or private — private invite-only requires patch 1.0.5 and a restart.
- Hand out the session code, or invite directly through the Steam friend list.
Joining a Friend
- Open the Steam friend list and find the friend who is already playing.
- Click Join to connect directly.
- Alternatively, use the in-game session code.
- The Steam Overlay (Shift + Tab) also lists joinable friends during play.
Recommended Session Flow
- One person creates and hosts the lobby.
- Invite friends through the Steam Overlay (Shift + Tab).
- Confirm everyone runs the same game version before starting.
- Share the same island, fish, fight, earn and progress the main story together.
Unable to Invite or Join? (Fix Order)
Community-verified fixes for the "can't invite friends" problem, in the order worth trying.
- Check the game version: everyone must match. Steam library → right-click How to Fish → Properties → Updates → enable automatic updates, then restart Steam and the game.
- Restart Steam and the game: end both processes in Task Manager and reopen.
- Create a new lobby: long-running lobbies can develop black screens — leave and host a fresh one.
- Change host: let another friend create the lobby and invite the rest.
- Network: disable VPN, check the router's NAT type, or test with a mobile hotspot.
💡 Black screen when joining a lobby usually means version mismatch or a stale lobby — same version, new lobby, different host, in that order.
Co-op Role Split
- Assign one player to steer the boat while others fish and shoot.
- Combat split: close-range Shotgun on one side, mid/long-range SMG or Assault Rifle on the other.
- Quest items are delivered in person by whoever carries them — plan hand-offs before sailing.
- Agree on purchases before spending: pooled funds scattered across random upgrades is the classic co-op mistake.
- Voice chat is optional — check the default recording device in Windows and lock it before the game starts.
Co-op FAQ
- How many can play together? Up to 8 after patch 1.0.4 (originally 1-4).
- Is a group required? No — the game is fully playable solo; multiplayer just adds speed and fun.
- Is there split-screen? No, online co-op only.
- Cross-platform? Not currently — Steam PC only.
- Is progress shared? Islands and main-story progress are shared within the session.
한국어 요약 (Korean Summary)
How to Fish는 최대 8명이 온라인으로 함께 플레이할 수 있는 협동 피싱 게임입니다. Steam 친구 목록에서 초대하거나 세션 코드로 참여할 수 있습니다. 솔로 플레이도 완전히 지원되며, 모든 섬·보스·업적을 혼자 클리어할 수 있습니다. 분할 화면과 크로스플레이는 아직 지원하지 않습니다.