Ridiculous Fishing EX

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An updated, handcrafted game about fishing with guns, chainsaws, and toasters.

Ratings

5

Age

12+

Category

Languages

ENG

An updated, handcrafted game about fishing with guns, chainsaws & toasters. Follow Billy as he tries to find redemption from his uncertain past. Chase your destiny on the high seas and embark on a heroic quest for gills and glory. An all-new 3D Ridiculous Fishing built from the ground up by the original award-winning team, with new features: + Gorgeous 3D art + An all new Pro Fishing Tour endgame mode + Exclusive new content + Leaderboards + Total rewrite from the ground up + All new guest fish + BikBok™ Based on Vlambeer’s popular 2013 original, Ridiculous Fishing was lovingly handcrafted over the course of two years by Vlambeer (Super Crate Box, Nuclear Throne), Zach Gage (SpellTower, Knotwords, Good Sudoku, Really Bad Chess, Card of Darkness) and Greg Wohlwend (Threes, Hundreds, TumbleSeed), and remade in collaboration with KO_OP (GNOG, Winding Worlds). Winner of the Apple Design Award 2013; Nominated for the 2011 Independent Games Festival Awards; Declared Most Important News Story 2011 by industry magazine Control International; Featured in The New York Times Praise for the original *Ridiculous Fishing*: "Ridiculous Fishing is such a complete package that it's an effortless recommendation." ~ Eli Hodapp (TouchArcade) - (5 / 5) "Every aspect of the game, from the rewarding upgrade system to the unique graphics, displays an intricate craftsmanship we rarely see on the App Store." ~ Chris Reed (Slide2Play) - (4 / 4) "Vlambeer's game is, as its title suggests, ridiculous. In its simple, gleeful rhythms of play, it's sublime, too." ~ EDGE - (9 / 10) "One of the most mechanically satisfying experiences you'll ever find, and wrapped in a dazzlingly cool aesthetic." ~ Eli Cymet (Gamezebo) - (5 / 5) "It makes the mass destruction of innocent sea life absolutely adorable." ~ Andrew Webster (The Verge) "I've come to think of Ridiculous Fishing as the unofficial game of Wes Anderson's movie The Life Aquatic." ~ Rob Hearn (PocketGamer) "Ridiculous Fishing is from an alternate iPhone gaming universe where Nintendo is the production quality standard and action is everything." ~ Robert Ashley (A Life Well Wasted) "A rare pearl amidst the endless sardines of iOS games." ~ Chris Bateman (International Hobo) "I'm hooked up to an IV and playing Ridiculous Fishing. One is medicine, the other is a painkiller." ~ Ben Kuchera (PA Report) "Ridiculous Fishing is something very special." ~ exp. Magazine
Ridiculous Fishing EX is a reimagined 3D version of the 2013 classic by Vlambeer, developed with Zach Gage, Greg Wohlwend, and KO_OP. Follow Billy on a quest for redemption, fishing with unconventional tools like guns, chainsaws, and toasters. This Apple Arcade exclusive features gorgeous 3D art, a new Pro Fishing Tour endgame mode, leaderboards, new guest fish, and exclusive content like the BikBok™. With hours of addictive gameplay, players tilt their device to avoid fish while descending, catch them on the way up, and shoot them for cash to upgrade gear. Praised for its satisfying mechanics and unique aesthetic, it’s a standout mobile game. Winner of the 2013 Apple Design Award.

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Ratings & Reviews

wasn’t expecting it
Fri Jul 14 2023 droneplayer

i wasn’t expecting this game to be remade after soooo long! it’s just as fun as i remember it! though i love the new UI improvements, part of me misses the old school 2D graphics. another note on the game is after a little while it makes my phone ridiculously hot and begins to register an input where there isn’t one, ex, when shooting the fish it’ll constantly shoot in one section of the screen

Fun
Sun Jul 13 2025 Lala_land123

Fun😜

Classic game is back, but too laggy
Mon Jul 17 2023 Herczku

It’s wonderful to see a game remade from over a decade ago, but the game gets so laggy to the point of unplayability. You need to be precise and when the game lags you bump into a fish ruining your descent.

App won’t start?
Sun Apr 20 2025 D0UM3K1

I’ve played the game before, but since the update I haven’t been able to play it. whenever I open the game all I see is a black screen. I tried deleting the game, restarting my phone and a bunch of other stuff. not sure what’s going on?

Oil Drum bug
Sat Jul 15 2023 Alex in Canada

Never played the original, and was really enjoying the game until “Arctic Floes”. My game appears to be bugged, in that I am not allowed to buy the “Oil Drum” item even though I repeatedly make it to 450m depth. Not being able to start 2/5ths down makes the level unplayable, and stalls any further progression.

Roulette effect is broken! Pls fix!
Tue Aug 19 2025 OneHolbytla

I love this game so much! Have been subscribed & playing the A Arcade one for years. Dev/s person/s: you do so many things so well with it!… however, the Roulette effect/condition has been broken now for at least a couple months. It only allows the basic, weakest pistol to be used, clip after clip. It’s not just being unable to toggle infinite ammo off, because bullets & clips are shown when it’s a Climate Effect in daily Pro Fishing. This makes Pro Fishing challenges extremely frustrating and makes Fly Fishing #108 impossible to complete. Please consider fixing it when you are able. I know you are a person/s with a life and other people to care for and enjoy, though, so wherever a game fix fits with that is good with me! Thank you for this excellent game and continuing to support it! All the best to you and yours. 🙂

Good game 🐟🐠
Thu Jul 24 2025 Goat sim fan not a bot!

Great love it but I don’t like the snails in arctic flows

Boom bam
Fri Jun 06 2025 the gerblin

Gun go bang

Needs different controls
Sun Jun 08 2025 kaydensgaming101

I like the game but I don’t like how I have to roster my phone and I would rather have a slider at the bottom

Fun
Wed Jun 04 2025 KubikPoi

Visuals are nice, and you get to fish in a ridiculous way.

Features

Walkthrough

Gameplay Basics

Start by casting your line into the sea, tilting your device to avoid fish as you descend. On the way up, catch as many fish as possible. Once surfaced, shoot the fish in the air to earn cash. Use earnings to upgrade your line, weapons, and special items like the Most Expensive Hairdryer or Bowling Ball to reach deeper seas and unlock new areas.

Pro Fishing Tour

After completing the main game, unlock the Pro Fishing Tour for advanced challenges. Compete on leaderboards and tackle new fish, including rare ones requiring specific hats or conditions, like the Rays of the Week. Equip items like the Lasso Hook or Zip Hat for strategic advantages.

Gameplays

Classic Mode

Navigate through various seas, each with unique fish and challenges. Avoid jellyfish and other obstacles while descending, and maximize your catch on the ascent. Use weapons like shotguns or chainsaws to blast fish for higher scores.

New Game+ Mode

Unlocked after progressing through the main game, New Game+ offers variant fish and tougher challenges. Be cautious, as selecting this mode resets progress, so ensure you’re ready for a fresh start with added difficulty.

Questions And Answers

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    Questions And Answers

    Here are some possible questions and answers that you might find useful

    1. Q:What is Ridiculous Fishing EX?

      A:Ridiculous Fishing EX is a 3D remake of the 2013 mobile game by Vlambeer, available on Apple Arcade. Players fish with unconventional tools like guns and chainsaws, featuring new 3D art, leaderboards, and a Pro Fishing Tour mode.

    2. Q:How do I unlock the Pro Fishing Tour?

      A:Complete the main game by progressing through all seas and unlocking key items. The Pro Fishing Tour becomes available as an endgame mode with advanced challenges and leaderboards.

    3. Q:Are there any in-app purchases?

      A:No, Ridiculous Fishing EX is exclusive to Apple Arcade, offering full access to all content, including hats and upgrades, without additional purchases.

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