How to Fish achievements total 28 Steam unlocks broken into progression, combat, collection, and speedrun categories. The Bean speedrun is one of the named speedrun achievements, and several entries require 1-4 player co-op completion. The full list is hosted on the Steam store page achievements tab, and launch coverage from Game8 confirms the launch-window total of 28 entries. Hidden achievement details are not announced as of 2026-09-01.
How to Fish achievements by category
The 28 Steam achievements split into four broad categories that mirror the launch loop: progression (clear an island gate), combat (trick shots and Boss clears), collection (rare fish variants and full weapon tier unlocks), and speedrun (notably the Bean speedrun). The achievements tab linked from the Steam store page is the canonical list, and Game8's launch review confirms the launch-window total of 28. ### Progression achievements Progression achievements unlock as the player clears each of the 5 island gates in order. Each island gate drop is tied to an achievement event on the Steam achievements tab, so the [5-island progression](/islands/) map lines up cleanly with 5 progression unlocks plus extras for the surrounding tutorial and post-finale steps. ### Combat achievements Combat achievements cover trick shot kills, weapon tier clears, and per-Boss takedowns. The trick shot achievement cluster feeds directly off the [trick shots](/trick-shots/) guide, so players working through combat achievements can stack them with the trick shot tips from the launch review coverage. ### Collection achievements Collection achievements cover rare fish variants and the full weapon upgrade path from fists through explosives. Players who clear every island and finish the [weapon upgrade path](/weapons/) unlock the related collection entries as part of the natural progression loop.
Speedrun achievements and the Bean speedrun
The Bean speedrun is the named speedrun achievement highlighted in launch search clusters. The achievement ties to clearing the game or a specific gate within a target time, and the surrounding speedrun category includes shorter challenge unlocks that share the same time-attack framing. ### Bean speedrun requirement The Bean speedrun is listed as one of the named speedrun achievements on the Steam achievements tab. The exact target time is not announced as of 2026-09-01, so the only confirmed public surface is the achievement name on the achievements tab. Hidden achievement details behind the Bean entry are not announced as of 2026-09-01. ### Pairing speedruns with weapon tier Sniper and explosives tiers are the most relevant for speedrun attempts because the damage and projectile speed shorten each gate clear. Players targeting the Bean speedrun should plan their [weapon upgrade path](/weapons/) so the highest tier is available before the final island gate.
Co-op achievements and unlocking strategy
### Co-op achievements Several achievements require 1-4 player co-op completion, which is the intended way to handle slap revive chains and split aggro on the harder Boss phases. The [multiplayer co-op](/multiplayer/) explainer covers the co-op loop in detail, and the co-op achievement entries credit the whole party rather than only the host. ### Unlocking order and strategy The natural unlock order follows the [5-island progression](/islands/): progression achievements first, then combat and collection achievements as weapon tiers unlock, then the speedrun cluster once the full weapon tier is available. Players targeting a fast completion should clear the 5-island progression first to unlock the sniper and explosives tiers, which then carry both the Bean speedrun attempts and the trick shot achievement cluster. ### Pairing achievements with weapon tiers Most combat and collection achievements line up cleanly with weapon tier milestones. The fists-to-knife transition unlocks the first combat entries, the gun tier unlocks the chain shot achievements, and the sniper and explosives tiers unlock the trick shot cluster plus the Boss takedown entries. ### Why solo vs co-op changes the strategy Solo runs unlock progression, combat, and collection achievements at a steady pace because every gate is soloable. Co-op runs add the co-op achievement cluster and can speed up the trick shot cluster because a 4-player party can stagger aggro and chain revives on the harder phases. Players who want the full 28 should plan at least one co-op session specifically for the co-op achievement entries.
FAQ
How many achievements does How to Fish have?
How to Fish has 28 Steam achievements, confirmed on the Steam store page achievements tab and in Game8's launch review.
What is the Bean speedrun achievement?
The Bean speedrun is a named speedrun achievement listed on the Steam achievements tab. Its exact target time is not announced as of 2026-09-01.
Are there hidden achievements?
Hidden achievement details are not announced as of 2026-09-01. The Steam achievements tab is the only confirmed surface for hidden entries.