Tackle Box: The First Catch

An arcade fishing game where catches turn into boxing matches

Attempted Battery Studios · Published by Jamk Games · Released Dec 12, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 55
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 10 months ago; Dec 12, 2025
Minimum PC: GTX 1060; 8 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Tackle Box: The First Catch?

This single-player action game follows John Tacklebox, a lone fisherman entering a fishing competition. You explore lakes, rivers, and oceans, catching fish and fighting them with punches, dodges, blocks, and slams before pursuing bigger catches. Boss fish have distinct moves and mechanics.

For you if...

+you enjoy absurd humor and cartoony characters

Not for you if...

−you want relaxed angling rather than reaction-based fights

What players say

89% of 55 reviews are positive

Players praise the unusual premise and arcade combat. Some describe the game as short or wish there were longer runs.

Screenshots and trailer

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Tackle Box: The First Catch system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1060, 8 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
Processor: Intel Core i3-9300 or greater
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 550 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Tackle Box: The First Catch have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Tackle Box: The First Catch run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 22
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Tackle Box: The First Catch use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam