Fish It on Roblox: how it surpassed the king of brainrot in 2025.

Pescalo has just achieved the unexpected on Roblox: surpassing Roba un Brainrot (Steal a Brainrot) in active players and taking the number-one spot in the global rankings.

This fishing simulator climbed the charts to become the phenomenon of the moment. This article explains why the title is growing so fast, how its gameplay works, and what its rise means for the current Roblox landscape.

Pescalo and the unexpected rise of the new leader

In December 2025, Pescalo (the Spanish version of Fish It) appeared above Roba un Brainrot in Roblox’s daily rankings.

Although the total visit count still clearly favors the brainrot game, the number of simultaneous players changed the conversation. Recent peaks show between 889,000 and 1 million active users in Pescalo—enough to temporarily claim the top spot.

The shift surprised the community, especially since Steal a Brainrot had maintained an almost absolute dominance since its launch in May 2025. Much of the debate centers on how a calm fishing simulator can compete with a title built around chaos, stealing, and PvP mechanics.

Roba un Brainrot: the phenomenon that seemed unbeatable

Released by SpyderSammy and BRAZILIAN SPYDER, Roba un Brainrot became a worldwide hit thanks to its premise: buy “brainrots,” use them to generate money, and steal them from other players in 8-player matches.

Official stats include:

• 45.44 billion visits
• Historic peak of 25.8 million simultaneous players (surpassing even Fortnite)
• 2.3 million average active users
• 23 million favorites and 87% positive ratings

Its impact extended beyond the game, with viral TikToks and YouTube clips showing dramatic thefts, strategies, and the exaggerated value of certain brainrots like Tung Tung Tung Sahur.

Pescalo: the fishing simulator now dominating Roblox

Pescalo, known globally as Fish It, was developed by Fish Atelier and released in October 2024. Unlike more chaotic titles, its mechanics are simple: fish, upgrade your gear, and explore islands.

Key features include:

• Over 1 million fish variations, including shiny, mutated, and secret types
• Progression through rod upgrades, inventory expansion, and boat improvements
• Frequent events like Bloodmoon
• Expansions such as Jungle Expansion adding 34 new fish

Its relaxed approach is essential: it allows AFK fishing, daily missions, and progression without pressure. For many players, this formula is appealing after months of intense gameplay in Roba un Brainrot.

The battle for number one: Pescalo vs. Brainrot

The contrast between both games shows how diverse Roblox remains.

While the frantic pace of Roba un Brainrot still draws a huge audience, Pescalo grows steadily thanks to its accessible design.

Many users believe the shift reflects the natural burnout of viral games. Pescalo, on the other hand, offers a consistent experience that works smoothly on both mobile and PC, widening its reach.

Quick Comparison
Metric	Pescalo	Roba un Brainrot
Total Visits	1.81B	45.44B
Recent Actives	889K–1M	~600K–1M
Historic Peak	2.4M	25.8M
Favorites	678K	23M
Likes	86%	87%

 

What this shift means for Roblox

The rise of Pescalo shows that Roblox continues to support a wide range of experiences—from calm simulators to chaotic combat arenas.

While Roba un Brainrot marked an era with humor and competition, Pescalo represents a new type of viral hit: accessibility, steady progression, and long play sessions.

For trend watchers, this change resembles past spikes in titles like Fishing Simulator or Bee Swarm Simulator, which also surged thanks to simple mechanics and clear goals.

Pescalo proves that Roblox always has room for new leaders. Though Roba un Brainrot keeps an enormous legacy, this fishing simulator shows that a calm experience can still capture global attention.