Summary
If you’ve played video games, you know that many of them have one thing in common: mini-games. Developers love adding bonus challenges into their games, whether they are cozy farming games or huge, open-world MMORPGs. Some of the most popular mini-games are fishing games, which have taken the gaming world by storm.
Whether it’s for a festival, a meal, or to unlock an item, fishing in games seems to be here to stay. If you love to relax by the water and reel in a few fish, you don’t have to look far. Here are some of the best fishing mini-games from current games to console us while we’re still mourning the loss of fishing in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
11Stardew Valley
Stardew Valleyis an indie farming and adventure game that has taken the gaming world by storm. If you like romancing your NPCs, it’s a game for you. If you like dungeon crawling, fighting monsters, and mining, it’s a game for you. If you like fishing, it’s a game for you.
The Stardew fishing mini-game is a little frustrating to learn, but extremely satisfying once you get the hang of it. It’s also essential to the storyline - you need to fish for several of the town festivals, to complete your collection, and to get easy money at the beginning of the game. There are evenlegendary fish to catch, such as the Crimsonfish and the aptly named Legend.
10Sea Of Thieves
Sea of Thievesis an older game, but it’s gained popularity since its recent release on Xbox. Who wouldn’t want to be a pirate - sailing the seven seas, plundering other ships, running for your life from bigger ships, and, of course, fishing?
The fishing mini-game is relatively simple in Sea of Thieves. You can fish anywhere (after all, it is the ocean), and all you need is a fishing rod. There are ten types of fish and several types of Treacherous Bounty, which can all be sold for a bit of extra gold.
9Hades
Hadesis a rogue-like fantasy game, and it features fishing in a slightly different way. Once you unlock the fishing rod, you can only fish when you see a fishing spot - signified by a bell-like sound and a glowing spot in the water.
The fishing in Hades is a nice break from the combat, and provides you with a variety of fun fantastical fish. you’re able to fish on any level as long as there’s a spot (don’t forget to check inChaos' domain!) and exchange your fish for Darkness or gems in the great hall.
8Final Fantasy 15
Fishing has been an aspect of severalFinal Fantasygames, but it hasn’t been a proper mini-game untilFinal Fantasy 15. In the past, you might have fished for a side quest or as acharacter class, but now you can fish for food.
Once you get a rod and lure, you may fish in all bodies of water and catch fish of any size. You’ll be able to unlock recipes and sell the fish, increasing your level and getting some money.
7Paper Mario: Origami King
Paper Mario is a classic series, which was launched to a new generation of Mario lovers in 2020 with theOrigami King. In addition to confetti throwing and fighting Paper Soldiers, our favorite flat plumber can fish now, as a fun littleEaster egg!
There are docks throughout the Paper Mario game, and Mario can stop to catch Cheep Cheeps and Bloopers. Although it’s a pretty simple mechanic, it breaks up the game nicely (and gives you the opportunity to catch legendary fish).
6Cult Of The Lamb
Cult of the Lambis a little indie game with a lot going on. In it, you play a lamb who leads a cult. You must care for your cult members, defeat other gods, and gain power through worship. Also, you fish.
The fishing mini-game is a small part of the game, but it’s a great way to take a break from running the dungeons and stock up on food for your followers. You can also catch other things, like grass, rocks, andtalisman pieces for new fleeces.
5Breath Of Fire 4
Breath of Fire games have always incorporated fishing, and Breath of Fire IV is no exception. Like the previous games, there are fishing spots throughout the game (usually anywhere there’s a rock by the stream).
These spots give you a variety of fish, which can be sold for money or help restore the HP or shields of your party members. Each fish has a different purpose and price, and catching them all will help you 100 percent the game.
4Fortnite
Fishing inFortniteis a classic part of the game. Without shield fish or Floppers, healing on the go would be much harder in the middle of stressful fights.
If you see a fishing spot and have a fishing rod, you can easily pull up a flopper, shield fish, or even a thermal fish in Fortnite. The spots don’t last forever, but they sometimes offer weapons as well.
Even the most hardened cowboys need a fishing break every now and then. The fishing mechanic inRed Dead Redemption 2is one of the most realistic in gaming, and one of the most popular.
Once you unlock fishing (after Chapter 2 of the story, Fisher of Men), you’re able to fish wherever there is wild water. There are a variety of fish you can catch and sell to make some easy money while you run from the law.
2Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossinghas always used fishing as a way to earn money, especially in the early days of island design. When you don’t have a huge garden or all the fruit varieties, fish can help you earn bells and start to fill out the museum.
Fishing in Animal Crossing is easy to learn and available all day long. Also, you can save your fish and sell them for extra money to CJ, a fish expert (and maybegay social media influencer?) who visits the island occasionally.
