Fishbowl

April 2, 2026

PCPlayStation 5

Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.

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83.4

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Critic Reviews (12)

Amanda Oaks ComicBook.com Apr 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

88.0

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André Custódio República DG Apr 2026
79.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

88.0

"Developed through the India Hero Project, Fishbowl is Sony’s bet to break into the narrative romance market, delivering an emotional story in a title that could have carried more impact."

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Christopher Lannoo So Many Games Apr 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

95.0

"Grief is something we often hide from. We run from it, not wanting to feel it or deal with it. Alo is very human in that regard, not knowing how to deal with the huge amount of emotions coming her …"

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Danreb Victorio SmashPad Apr 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Fishbowl was a real pleasure to experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it. While a low number of people will be eager to think back to the lockdowns and the pandemic, the simple gameplay and personal narrative within …"

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Kieran Singh Loot Level Chill Apr 2026
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

90.0

"Fishbowl tells a touching, if extremely dour, tale about grief and isolation. While it may be too grim for some to enjoy, the cast of characters and Alo&s;s journey through the pandemic make it worth sticking with."

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Krystle Lim Gamer Social Club Apr 2026
85.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Fishbowl is a game that you need to accept with open arms and an open mind. A game that attempts, and at often times succeeds, in making you empathetic to Alo’s emotional state and perhaps even make you reflect in …"

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Lyssa Greywood Screen Hype Apr 2026
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Fishbowl is not an easy game to pick up, and it’s not always one you want to play. The discomfort of the game is seemingly intentional, asking you to sit with Aloo’s grief as she lives through this part of …"

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Nick Mangiaracina MonsterVine Apr 2026
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

52.0

Story

57.0

"Fishbowl has a pretty solid foundation and a great art style, but unfortunately, due to its handling of the subject matter and the repetitive, tedious gameplay, it doesn’t live up to its potential. It’s a sweet game, with great art …"

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Rayan Sayyed IGN India Apr 2026
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Fishbowl is a profoundly affecting narrative experience that transforms the monotony of isolation into a beautiful journey of self-discovery. While the gameplay loop is quite simple, the excellent writing, empathetic portrayal of grief, and wholesome character arcs make this healing …"

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Sami-Jo Perruzza A Gaming Network Apr 2026
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

100.0

"Fishbowl is more than just a cozy game; it’s an emotional experience about what it truly means to be human. It’s about missing people, starting over, learning how to live with pain, and finding comfort in the small rituals that …"

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Uphar Dutta Gameffine Apr 2026
78.0 /100

"Fishbowl is an extremely well-executed pixel art narrative about a child facing loss and adulthood in the worst conditions possible. You journey along her story, overcoming the grief one memory at a time, all the while handling your daily life, …"

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Vladimír Rusnák SomGeek Apr 2026
99.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

94.0

"Fishbowl is an exceptional title. It features a powerful story, believable characters, and realistic problems. Above all, however, it has the ability to emotionally resonate and make players reflect on their own lives."

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