Underplayed Gems

Tackle Box: The First Catch (2025)

Tackle Box: The First Catch cover
Developer
Attempted Battery Studios
Publisher
Jamk Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.4 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 50 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A quiet, stubborn fisherman battles isolation and the sea in a fight that feels both meditative and desperate.

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What players say

Players describe a short, free arcade fishing game that mixes fishing with Punch-Out style boxing. The reeling minigame is basic, the dodge timing takes practice, and fights can be tough, but the absurd concept draws praise. Some report input delay, bugs, unsaved progress, and surprisingly high GPU load for the simple graphics.

Screenshots

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