Simulation
A laid-back fishing simulator with satisfying casting mechanics and a colorful lake to explore.
★★★★☆ 4.4
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Simulation · 4.4★
144games tested
69articles written
2years running
0paid placements
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We spent a week casting lines offline, and here's why Big Bass Splash earned a spot in our catalog.
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What readers say
«A laid-back fishing simulator with satisfying casting mechanics and a colorful lake to explore.»
Bruno · Big Bass Splash
«A story-driven turn-based RPG with a compact world and surprisingly deep character builds.»
Bruno · Ashen Vale Chronicles
«A grid-based tactics game where positioning and weather matter as much as raw power.»
Mila · Tideborn Tactics
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