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The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2020

Should you play it?

Take on the hunt of a lifetime as you target and pursue monster-sized fish around the world. You’re set, waiting…. The line tightens, your alarm screams, the fish is on and the battle commences!

What works
  • Realistic and immersive fishing mechanics
  • Multiple diverse lakes and fish species
  • Good value for price with substantial content
  • Relaxing and contemplative gameplay
  • Optional multiplayer competitions
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited technical polish and bugs reported
  • Fps locked at 30 (patch planned for 60)
  • Lack of tutorial forcing some players to learn manually
  • Limited social and cooperative features
  • Some repetitive fish behavior and limited innovation

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour

  • Pool Nation

  • Ice Lakes

  • Pool Nation FX Lite

  • Virtual Pool 4

  • Ultimate Fishing Simulator®

  • Sports Bar VR

  • TerraScape

  • Rocksmith® 2014 Edition REMASTERED LEARN & PLAY
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Drift Challenge

  • Super Video Golf

  • The Castles of Burgundy
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    Fishing Planet
  • Escapism

    Ice Lakes
  • Growth

    Fisher Online

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The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Story, Fantasy, Exploration, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    4

    "Players have freedom to choose fishing locations, equipment, and strategies; progression depends on player decisions and skill."

    Capsule for Fishing Planet Fishing Planet

    "Players have freedom to choose locations, gear, time of day, and fishing style with no forced progression or grinding."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "Fishing mechanics require skill and learning, with feedback on line tension and fish behavior, though not overly complex."

    Capsule for Catch & Release Catch & Release

    "Fishing mechanics require skillful management of line tension and reeling; fish fights are challenging and require technique."

  • Competition

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    "Includes multiplayer competitions and tournaments, but also supports solo play without heavy ranking pressure."

    Capsule for Fisher Online Fisher Online

    "Optional multiplayer tournaments and leagues allow players to compete, but solo play is also common."

  • Continuation

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    3

    "Players report hundreds of hours played, with daily challenges and replayability encouraging long sessions and habitual play."

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    "Many players report hundreds of hours played and habitual engagement due to progression and boss fish challenges."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    1

    "Some multiplayer modes exist but mostly focused on individual fishing; limited evidence of teamwork or cooperative goals."

    Capsule for Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour

    "Some multiplayer events exist but cooperation is limited; mostly individual fishing experience."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

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    "Players customize gear and choose fishing tactics, but within predefined game structures."

    Capsule for Cat Goes Fishing Cat Goes Fishing

    "Players can customize gear setups and character appearance, and choose fishing strategies."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

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    "Interactions are individual and respectful; no evidence of dominance or trash talk."

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    "Interactions are mostly equal and respectful; no evidence of dominance or trash talk."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life, enjoying peaceful fishing atmospheres."

    Capsule for Ice Lakes Ice Lakes

    "The game offers a relaxing, immersive fishing experience that serves as a real-life escape."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and personal interest, not out of obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and personal interest, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players try different baits, fishing spots, and gear to discover effective strategies."

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    "Encourages trying different baits, rigs, and fishing spots to improve success."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

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    "Multiple lakes and maps encourage discovering new fishing spots and environments."

    Capsule for Ice Lakes Ice Lakes

    "Multiple distinct lakes and environments to discover and master."

  • Expression

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    "Character customization and gear choices allow some self-expression."

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    "Character customization and gear choices allow for some self-expression."

  • Fantasy

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    "Focuses on realistic fishing simulation rather than fantasy or imaginative fiction."

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    "Focuses on realistic fishing simulation and environments rather than fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "Some community features like leaderboards and multiplayer exist, but social connection is limited."

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    "Some community and multiplayer features exist but social connection is limited."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

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    "Players develop fishing skills, gear mastery, and knowledge through progression and learning."

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    "Players develop skills and knowledge over time, mastering gear and fish behavior."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

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    "Requires focused attention during fishing; not suitable for background or idle play."

    Capsule for Ice Lakes Ice Lakes

    "Requires focused attention during fishing sessions; not designed for casual background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

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    "Minimal social interaction or emotional sharing beyond narrative; mostly solitary experience."

    Capsule for Constance Constance

    "Minimal social interaction; mostly solitary experience with limited emotional sharing."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

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    "No evidence of leadership roles; players mostly engage individually or in equal multiplayer."

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    "No evidence of leadership roles; players act independently or in equal multiplayer settings."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

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    "Clear progression through leveling, gear upgrades, unlocking new fishing spots and equipment."

    Capsule for Ultimate Fishing Simulator® Ultimate Fishing Simulator®

    "Progression through unlocking gear, mastering lakes, and catching boss fish."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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    "Calm, slow gameplay with atmospheric immersion encourages relaxation and contemplation."

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  • Sensation

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    "Pleasant graphics and sound design provide sensory enjoyment without intense stimulation"

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    "Enjoyable graphics and sound design provide sensory pleasure without overwhelming stimulation."

  • Status

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    1

    "Some recognition via leaderboards and tournaments, but limited social status or visibility features."

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  • Story

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    "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free fishing simulation."

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    "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free fishing simulation."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires planning gear, bait, and fishing techniques appropriate to fish species and environment."

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    "Requires planning of gear, bait, and fishing tactics based on environmental factors."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

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    "Some excitement from catching big or rare fish and managing challenging fights, but overall calm pacing."

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    "Fish fights provide moments of tension and excitement, though overall pacing is calm."

  • Value

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    "Good value for price with no paywalls, cosmetic-only DLC, and frequent free updates."

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    "Good value for price with substantial content and no paywalls."

  • Violence

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    "Focus on constructive and peaceful fishing activities, no combat or destruction."

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    "Focus on constructive, peaceful fishing activities without combat or destruction."

  • Survival

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    "Stable, low-risk environment focused on fishing; no survival threats or resource scarcity."

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Last update: 09/07/2026