Fishbowl
April 2, 2026
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.
Critic Score
83.4
12 critic reviews
User Score
No ratings
0 user ratings
Buy the all
User Reviews
No user reviews for this all yet. Be the first to write one!
Critic Reviews (12)
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."
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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."
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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 …"
Read original review"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, …"
Read original reviewGraphics
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."
Read original review