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Tackle Box: The First Catch

About this game

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 COMBAT

Punch. Dodge. Block. Slam fish into the dirt.
The controls are easy to learn and satisfying every time you land a hit.

BOSS FISH WITH ATTITUDE

Face 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, BRAWL

Travel 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.

Achievements

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Mega Respect

Mega Respect

5.8%

Win the game without taking damage

Fish Fear Me

Fish Fear Me

5.8%

Win a boss fight without taking damage

Ascetic

Ascetic

5.9%

Win the game without meals or upgrades

Audiophile

Audiophile

6.7%

Listen to the full soundtrack without pause

One Punch John

One Punch John

7.2%

Win a fight with one punch

Tackle Box: The First Catch

Tackle Box is a fast-paced fishing and fighting game where every catch wants to beat you up and drag you into the lake before you smack it with a rod. Cast your line, and get ready to throw hands with aquatic wildlife that absolutely did not evolve for peaceful coexistence.

Developer

Attempted Battery Studios

Publisher

Jamk Games

Release Date

12 December, 2025

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