Underplayed Gems

Bait & Tackle (2025)

Bait & Tackle cover
Developer
Bad Bass Games
Publisher
MAGIC Spell Studios
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.7 of 5, 112 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 56 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A quick, free-to-play action game that feels light and easy to pick up.

actionfree to playindielightheartedcasualfast paced

What players say

Players praise Bait & Tackle as a surprisingly polished free game with soul-like difficulty and unique fishing-themed combat. Opinion splits on the controls: some find them clunky or stiff, while others enjoy the deceptively simple mechanics. Several reviewers report that the game does not save progress, forcing them to replay the tutorial each session.

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