Underplayed Gems

Rule with an Iron Fish - A Pirate Fishing Adventure (2017)

Rule with an Iron Fish - A Pirate Fishing Adventure cover
Developer
Kestrel Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports
Rating
4.7 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A laid-back, whimsical fishing adventure where you casually reel in fish from absurd locations while listening to silly pirate complaints.

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What players say

Players love the punny writing, relaxing fishing and charming art, but the game has been broken for years with crashes and save loss, and the developer has not patched it. The main story is short, around 6–9 hours, while completionists get more time from collecting all fish, hats and pets.

Screenshots

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