Tackle Box: The First Catch

Tackle Box: The First Catch

Attempted Battery Studios · 2025 · Action, Fishing, Combat, Boxing, Arcade

PC
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About Tackle Box: The First Catch

In Tackle Box, you play as John Tacklebox – a grizzled fisherman, quiet and stubborn as the sea itself.
Your village has emptied over the years, leaving you alone with your memories, your rod, and the ocean.
But when you enter a legendary fishing competition, the fight for survival begins.FISHING MEETS FIGHTING
  • Catch fish.
  • Fight fish.
  • Win fights.
  • Catch bigger fish.
  • Repeat until your arms fall off.
TIGHT, SIMPLE COMBATPunch. Dodge. Block. Slam fish into the dirt.
The controls are easy to learn and satisfying every time you land a hit.BOSS FISH WITH ATTITUDEFace a lineup of over-the-top fighters, each with their own moves and personality.Every boss has unique mechanics and a desire to ruin your day.Each boss has quotes guaranteed to make you question buying this game:


“YOU WILL BE FISHED.”



EXPLORE, CATCH, BRAWLTravel through lakes, rivers, and oceans to find new fish to fight and new ways to get beaten up by wildlife.

Think you're the best angler in the valley? Prove it.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise this quirky fishing game for its silly humor, creative concept, and unique fish-fighting mechanics where each enemy has distinct behavior patterns. While most enjoy the goofy fun and appreciate the game's originality, some find the fight system underwhelming and mention that pacing can feel slow, with occasional UI issues on ultrawide monitors.

Recommended Jul 6, 2026
Let any fish who meets my gaze learn the true meaning of fear; for I am the harbinger of death. The bane of creatures sub-aqueous, my rod is true and unwavering as I cast into the aquatic abyss. A man, scorned by this uncaring Earth, finds solace in the sea. My only friend, the worm upon my hook. Wriggling, writhing, struggling to surmount the mortal pointlessness that permeates this barren world. I am alone. I am empty. And yet, I fish.
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Recommended Jun 14, 2026
Funny FIH game, punch the fish and eat the fish (You know exactly who made this review)
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Recommended Jul 22, 2026
This game reminds me of old days when my dad and I were fishing. There was a specific day that one of the fish came up and boxed with my dad. It was an epic battle. It lasted 3 days, and in the end, we ate the fish. It was yummy. 10/10
Recommended Jul 20, 2026
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Recommended Jul 16, 2026
this video game is, and i use these words not lightly, most certainly one of the best creations since before man discovered fire. not enough beer speaking of which. as infinitely desirable as it sound. do not play this game inebriated (do it), it at times requires decent reaction time i can't wait for any potential updates as i would love longer runs of this indescribably enjoyable experience
Recommended Jun 11, 2026
if webfishing isnt badass and cool enough for you this game will surely be a delight

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