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Games Like Catch & Release

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

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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: 4.7 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%, Sports 27.7%, VR 21.6%, Simulation 8.6%, Casual 2.1%

    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 54%, Sports 23.7%, Simulation 20.6%, Casual 1.6%

    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% matchMixed64% of 7,469 reviews2022
    Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
    Windows
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 39.5 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 49.1%, Sports 34.3%, 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 Positive72% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: Campfire Studio
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    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 14.4%, Cartoon 5.7%, 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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    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.

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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 44.8%, Sports 33%, Simulation 11.9%, VR 10%, Casual 0.4%

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

  9. #9 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    75% matchVery Positive94% of 16,005 reviews2015
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    Windows
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    76% matchMostly Positive76% of 633 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    72% matchVery Positive83% of 1,885 reviews2024
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    71% matchMixed51% of 74 reviews2017
    Dev: Indiecode Games
    Windows
    Median: 6 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 18%

    Visit 6 Beautiful Places in VR and Relax.

    Why similar: Simulation 57.2%, VR 42.8%

  57. #57 Vacation Simulator
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 1,052 reviews2019
    Dev: Owlchemy Labs
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    The latest VR sensation from the creators of ‘Job Simulator’, now with free DLC! Welcome to Vacation Simulator: a rough approximation of VACATION inspired by real human NOT JOBBING. Reallocate your bandwidth and get ready to splash, s’more, snowball, and selfie your way to optimal relaxation.

    Why similar: VR 59.9%, Simulation 35.4%, Casual 4.8%

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