Independent developers Radiobush and 2BitCouchGames today announced the official reveal trailer for FishOmatic, a unique, genre-bending simulation experience that pairs the peaceful charm of early 2000s life sims with the deep, satisfying complexity of robotic automation.
Blending tranquil exploration with intricate mechanical systems, FishOmatic captures the cozy, nostalgic aesthetic of classic Nintendo titles like Animal Crossing, transporting players to a vibrant coastal island. Your mission: revitalize this quirky community by catching exotic fish and building a cute robotic empire to handle the heavy lifting.
In FishOmatic, you aren’t working the docks alone. As your operation scales, you’ll deploy a fleet of specialized robots designed to take your fishing business to the next level. These mechanical helpers are the backbone of your coastal empire, allowing you to focus on exploration and town life while they manage the logistics.
Success depends on how well you integrate your robotic workforce into the town’s ecosystem. Watch as your metallic assistants scurry across the docks, ensuring that every catch is moved, sorted, and processed with perfect efficiency.
Your robots are more than just background characters – they are preprogrammed helpers that act as the circulatory system of your factory. These bots can:
- Automate the Catch: Deploy robot boats to reel in fish and transport them directly from the water to the factory floor.
- Intelligent Sorting: Use smart bots to identify and move specific species between machines, ensuring the right fish reaches the right processing line.
- Seamless Logistics: Connect your processing stations with a network of bots that act as living conveyor belts, keeping your production fluid.
- Upgrade Your Fleet: Purchase new robotic capabilities to increase “awake hours” and battery life, keeping your docks running longer.
The world of FishOmatic is built on nostalgia. Every corner of the handcrafted island is designed to evoke the “wholesome” feel of 2000s-era life simulators. It’s a world where the pace of life is determined by the tide and the characters you meet are just as important as the machines you build—all rendered in a charming, low-poly style that feels both fresh and familiar.
Key Features
- Hybrid Gameplay – The perfect mashup of relaxing fishing, robotic automation, and cozy management.
- Robotic Workforce – Deploy bots to move fish between machines and automate your entire supply chain.
- Nostalgic Aesthetic – A vibrant world inspired by the cozy, 2000s Nintendo life sims we grew up with.
- Deep Factory Building – Design intricate dockside layouts where robots and machinery work in perfect harmony.
- Wholesome & Low-Stakes – A relaxing experience with no pressure, focusing on the joy of building and collecting.
- Customizable Tech – Tailor your gear and your robots to suit your specific playstyle.
FishOmatic is currently in active development for PC (Steam). Following successful showcases at The Game Expo (TGX) and Supanova Melbourne, a playable demo is currently in the works to give players their first taste of robotic fishing.
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