SimulationFit check
Is Open Fishing XL worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fishing fans who want an open-world setting rather than a match-based format
- Players who enjoy collecting species and keeping a record of discoveries
- Explorers who like testing bait preferences across different areas
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fast-paced fishing game rather than an exploration-focused one
- Players who want a fixed, short sequence of levels instead of an open world with multiple areas
- Players looking for a game centered on competitive multiplayer
Our take on Open Fishing XL
Rather than structuring fishing around isolated matches, this game pairs catching fish with open-world exploration and a record book. Its collection goal spans multiple regions, while players can also draw a map and learn species details as they progress.
What is Open Fishing XL?
Explore an open-world island with several regions and smaller areas, each containing different fish.
Catch 115 species and record discoveries in a book that tracks catches, bait preferences, and locations. The book also explains how to fish and shares information about each species. Choose bait, cast a line, and keep fish from escaping; fish put up a stronger fight depending on their size. Try different bait to learn what each fish prefers, and buy bait from a vendor found around the island. Use a range of rods, or choose a weaker one for added challenge. The world also includes birds and insects to identify, and players can draw their own map.
How Open Fishing XL plays
- 01Catch records
- The book logs caught species, their preferred bait, and the places where they were found.
- 02Species information
- Entries include details such as the origin of a fish's name or what makes it distinctive.
- 03Variable fish fights
- Fish put up different levels of resistance based on their size, and a weaker rod can add a challenge.
- 04Player-drawn map
- Players can make their own map while exploring the island's regions and smaller areas.
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Open Fishing XL: platforms & release
Is Open Fishing XL worth it?
It is worth it if: fishing fans who want an open-world setting rather than a match-based format. Skip it if: players seeking a fast-paced fishing game rather than an exploration-focused one.
Where can I download Open Fishing XL?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Open Fishing XL's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Open Fishing XL on?
Windows only.
