Fish Eat Fish – Keyboard Party Game for 2–7 Players

Fish Eat Fish is a friendly underwater race. Every player steers a fish around the same tank, and the small fish are the prize. Nobody gets eaten, so the game stays fast, funny and free of grudges: the first player to eat 10 small fish wins the round.

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Quick facts

  • Players: 2 to 7 on one keyboard
  • Goal: Eat 10 small fish first
  • Controls: Hold to turn, release to swim straight
  • Cost: Free, no download

How to play Fish Eat Fish

  1. Each player controls one fish with a single key.
  2. Hold your key and your fish turns. Let go and it swims in a straight line.
  3. Swim into small fish to eat them. Every fish you eat adds to your count.
  4. The first player to reach 10 small fish wins the round and earns a heart.

Tips to win

  • Short taps give small course corrections, while long holds make wide circles. Practise tapping instead of holding.
  • Do not chase the same fish as everyone else. Look for a quiet corner of the tank where fish are swimming alone.
  • Keep moving. A fish that stops steering drifts in a straight line and is easy to out-position.

Keys for every player

Each player needs one key. Seven players can play at the same time.

PlayerKeyWhere to find it
RedCLetter C
BlueNLetter N
GreenPLetter P
YellowQLetter Q
Orange←Left arrow
Purple→Right arrow
Pink0Numpad 0

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Fish Eat Fish questions

Can fish eat each other?

No. Fish Eat Fish is a catch-the-fish race. Players cannot be eaten, so nobody is knocked out of the round.

How many players can play Fish Eat Fish?

From 2 to 7 players on one keyboard. Each player uses a single key.

Is Fish Eat Fish free?

Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up.