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Games Like Catch & Release

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Casual, Simulation, Fishing, Sports.

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Catch & Release places you on a beautiful mountain lake and lets you freely explore and row around while you choose your fishing spot and take in the scenery.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 358 reviews
Released: 2018-06-07
Developer: metricminds GmbH & Co KG
Publisher: Advanced Interactive Gaming Ltd.
Genres: Simulation, Sports
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 82%

Overview

Catch & Release is a standout title for its meditative VR experience, combining the physical act of rowing with the tranquil, slow-paced nature of lake fishing. These recommendations prioritize VR immersion, relaxing atmospheres, and authentic fishing mechanics to help you find your next peaceful digital escape.

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    Why similar: Fishing 40.6%, Sports 36.1%, VR 16.6%, Simulation 5%, Casual 1.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers the most comparable high-fidelity VR fishing experience with a focus on relaxation and beautiful, realistic environments.

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    Windows
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    Why similar: VR 53.1%, Sports 24%, Simulation 21.2%, Casual 1.7%

    Why You'll Like It: While not a fishing game, it perfectly captures the serene rowing and exploration mechanics found in the seed game.

  3. #3 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
    95% matchMixed63% of 7,401 reviews2022
    Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.

    Why similar: Fishing 49.3%, Sports 34.2%, Simulation 14.3%, Casual 2.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a vast, beautiful open world that emphasizes the peaceful, exploratory nature of fishing in nature.

  4. #4 Catch & Cook: Fishing Adventure
    94% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: Campfire Studio
    Windows · Mac

    Catch & Cook is a fishing adventure game in which you are not only a fisherman, but also a restaurant owner. Explore the ocean, catch fish and cook them in your own restaurant. A wide variety of fish, recipes and gameplay mechanics await you. So, what are you waiting for?

    Why similar: Fishing 76.5%, Simulation 14.5%, Cartoon 5.6%, Casual 3.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines fishing with exploration and survival elements in a way that feels like a natural progression from the seed game's adventure focus.

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    94% matchVery Positive87% of 73,403 reviews2017
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    Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed fishing simulator that rewards patience and provides a realistic, slow-paced experience.

  6. #6 Euro Fishing
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    Windows
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    Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.

    Why similar: Fishing 51.1%, Sports 31.4%, Simulation 14.1%, VR 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic, grounded fishing simulator that emphasizes the methodical nature of the sport.

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    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the strategy and patience required for specific types of fishing in a realistic setting.

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    Why similar: Fishing 45%, Sports 32.7%, Simulation 12%, VR 9.8%, Casual 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, physics-based approach to fishing that feels distinct yet retains the relaxing, solitary vibe.

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  11. #11 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 8,678 reviews2018
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

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    80% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2019
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    76% matchVery Positive83% of 1,844 reviews2024
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    Windows
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    77% matchVery Positive95% of 547 reviews2018
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    75% matchMixed59% of 84,285 reviews2021
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    Windows
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    72% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2025
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    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 620 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Dev: Odencat
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!

    Why similar: Fishing 96.7%, Casual 3.3%

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