Catch & Release

VR fishing simulation where you row to your next spot

metricminds GmbH & Co KG · Published by Advanced Interactive Gaming Ltd. · Released Jun 7, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 345
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Feb 20, 2020
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Catch & Release?

This single-player VR fishing game takes place on a mountain lake and uses tracked controllers. You row to fishing spots, select bait, cast, and tire out hooked fish before reeling them in. You can explore freely or complete missions to unlock gear and interactive items.

For you if...

+you want a quiet game to play at your own pace
+you enjoy optional missions that unlock new fishing gear

Not for you if...

−you want fast-paced action rather than patient fishing
−you want to fish with other players

What players say

90% of 345 reviews are positive

Players praise the lake scenery, natural sounds, and changing weather for creating a calm atmosphere. A recent reviewer raises concerns about the game's continued developer support.

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Catch & Release system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 SP 1
Processor: Intel i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4 GB / AMD Radeon RX 480
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Catch & Release have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Catch & Release run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 35
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, VR
Languages: Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese.

Does Catch & Release 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam