Fishing Games On Xbox

This hub brings together all of our coverage of fishing games on Xbox, from in-depth reviews and curated round-ups to key news and updates. Whether you’re looking for realistic simulations or more relaxed fishing experiences, this page is the easiest way to explore what the genre has to offer on Xbox.

The Best Fishing Games On Xbox

Not sure where to start? Our definitive round-up highlights the very best fishing games available on Xbox, covering everything from deep simulations to more laid-back, accessible experiences.

5 of the best fishing games on Xbox One

As I've played almost every fishing experience that you can find on the big black box, I thought I'd attempt to rank them, nailing a list consisting of 5 of the best fishing games on Xbox One, if you will.

Fishing Game Reviews

We’ve reviewed a wide range of fishing games on Xbox over the years, digging into everything from realism and progression systems to accessibility and long-term appeal. Whether you’re looking for a deep simulation or something more relaxed, our reviews break down exactly what each game offers.

Loan Shark Review

If you’re more interested in treating it as a one-and-done experience, letting the atmosphere wash over you, then Loan Shark has so much more value.

Nice Day for Fishing Review

The components of a really fun game are present, the world is well-designed and aesthetically it is beautifully done. But many of the roadblocks in Nice Day for Fishing feel like a way to pad out the time.

Call of the Wild: The Angler Review

When all the aspects of Call of the Wild: The Angler come together, the resulting mix is actually a pleasant place to spend a few hours.

DREDGE Review

DREDGE is monstrously gorgeous, hideously compelling, and has our fingernails down to bloody ends.

Moonglow Bay Review

Moonglow Bay is not without its flaws. It’s too undercooked, with bugs and knotty boss moments. But its story of fighting back from grief and depression swells the heart, and we could happily spend a half-hour every day in its world. We can feel our blood pressure sink as we play it.

Bassmaster Fishing 2022 Review

Bassmaster Fishing 2022 is a very good simulation of the sport, but even keen anglers will want to have some interest in the bass side of life for it to really come to life. Yes it plays well, for the most part it looks good and Bassmaster Royale brings something new to the table, but there are still some better fishing titles out there.

Fishing Adventure Review

Fishing Adventure is very much on the arcade end of the fishing game spectrum. It looks okay, the fish come across as just about alright and the gameplay is relaxing. The grind is far too real though and whilst the quests are a nice touch, they never have that feeling of jeopardy that you’d want them to be associated with.

Ultimate Fishing Simulator Review

There are much better fishing games than Ultimate Fishing Simulator, and my strong advice is that if you want to go fishing on Xbox One you look elsewhere first.

Games That Feature Fishing

Fishing isn’t limited to dedicated simulation games. Many of Xbox’s biggest and most beloved titles include fishing as a side activity, offering a more relaxed change of pace alongside their main adventures. These games may not be built entirely around fishing, but their mechanics are often just as memorable.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a whole new ball game; one that pushes the limits of current gen consoles further than any game ever has; one that will draw in players for days, weeks, months and possibly years on end; one that takes everything that Rockstar has become known for, and all before cranking it up to 12 to deliver an absolute masterpiece.

Final Fantasy XV Review

Final Fantasy XV opens with a screen saying that this game is “A Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers”. And I’m not sure that I agree with that. It’s abundantly clear – even from the first minute – that this a Final Fantasy game. Sure, we’ve heard about the massive changes: the open world, the real-time combat and the ostensibly all-male cast. But once you peel back the layers, you’ll find that this is very much an archetypal Final Fantasy game. You’ll still spend a lot of time doing not too much. You’ll stare slack jawed at the landscape and you’ll fall in love with the characters and their tale. What I’m saying is, in FFXV, the Final Fantasy game hasn’t changed so much, as evolved.

Stardew Valley Review

Plant, harvest, sleep, repeat. That’s the simplest way to describe ConcernedApe’s farming simulation RPG Stardew Valley, but after taking the PC market by storm, it’s time to see what the fuss is about and how successfully it transfers over to console. Surely there are enough farming games already? Do gamers really need another one on the scene?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Review

Work has gone in to the Anniversary Edition to ensure it fits within Skyrim and the lore surrounding it as a whole; so much so, that if this is your first-time playing Skyrim, you won’t recognise what is base game and what is from the Creation Club content.

The Quiet Appeal Of Fishing Games

Fishing games might be a niche, but they’ve carved out a lasting place on Xbox thanks to their ability to slow things down, reward patience, and offer something very different from the usual action-heavy experiences. Whether you’re chasing realism, or wanting to unwind with something more relaxed, the genre continues to evolve in quietly interesting ways.

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