The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish Blends Cozy Photography with Retro Tech
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
ZIPIT! Games has released The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish on Steam, an enchanting photography sim where players play a reclusive witch living on a giant flying catfish.
If your Steam library is missing a heavy dose of whimsical isolation, you might want to look at a new release from developer ZIPIT! Games. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, The Wide Open Sky is Running out of Catfish puts players in the role of a reclusive young witch named Jet, who lives on the back of a massive, flying aerial catfish covered in trees, fountains, and windchimes. Drawing clear inspiration from the breezy exploration of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, the game asks you to play a magic flute, transform into an eel, and eat clouds to repopulate the empty skies with various creatures that you can photograph.
Beyond the airborne adventures, the real charm of the cottage lies in its wonderfully tactile, retro-futuristic gadgets. Players can manage a working photo printer, wait for a camera charger to light up, and deal with a noisy fax machine while browsing an in-game desktop with a Dolphin Chat app. These little details ground the floating sanctuary in a cozy reality, complete with chat logs about college anxiety and friendly banter with peers, contrasting sharply with emergency faxes hinting at a coven of sorcerous enforcers tracking your sky-rewilding antics.
For players looking to unwind between heavy multiplayer sessions or live service grinds, this story-driven photography sim offers a complete, self-contained pocket universe. The full game is available now on Steam, offering a tranquil yet surprisingly detailed holiday from the usual competitive stress of modern platforms. You can check out the original coverage and details over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Indie Games, PC Gaming, Steam, Photography Sim, Cozy Games
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun