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The Fishing Club 3D: Co-op Sport Angling

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Go fishing and relax. Craft baits, catch legendary fish and complete your catch album - or take part in epic fishing competitions against other anglers or fishing clubs. Create or join a fishing club and chat with fellow anglers in the in-game chat. Play now for free! Tight lines!

Global score

76/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Sport, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
    • Free to play with optional purchases
    • Active community and cooperative clubs
    • Decent graphics and sound for a casual game
    • Cross-platform play with phone sync

    Cons

    • Pay-to-win mechanics and expensive premium currency
    • Grindy progression and repetitive gameplay
    • Some bugs and crashes reported
    • Limited customization and creativity
    • Toxic or unfriendly community members reported

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose locations, gear, and play solo or in clubs with some freedom, though progression is gated by quests and grind."

    • Competence
      1

      "Gameplay is simple and easy to learn with minimal skill challenge; some progression and equipment upgrades provide mild competence feedback."

    • Competition
      2

      "Includes competitive elements such as leaderboards and club competitions, but also supports casual play at own pace."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report addictive and long play sessions, with habitual engagement especially in clubs."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Strong emphasis on clubs and team play, with cooperation in competitions and shared goals."

    • Creativity
      -3

      "Gameplay relies on predefined quests, gear, and bait crafting with limited creative freedom or customization."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Community is mixed; some reports of toxic behavior but overall balanced interactions within clubs."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life, simulating fishing without leaving home."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and fun, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with bait crafting and gear combinations, but mostly following quests and routines."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Unlocking new locations and discovering fish species provides some exploration motivation."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Limited customization options; players mostly use standard gear and follow preset aesthetics."

    • Fantasy
      -1

      "Fish species are real but with some color variations; overall a realistic fishing simulation without strong fantasy elements."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong community and club involvement with social interactions and group identity."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players learn fishing mechanics, bait crafting, and progress through levels and gear upgrades."

    • Health
      -5

      "Purely sedentary gameplay with no physical activity."

    • Idle
      3

      "Supports long sessions and casual play, but some players note slow pacing and grind."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions within clubs foster some friendships and closer connections."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Club captains manage teams and enforce rules, providing leadership roles."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong focus on accumulating gear, upgrades, and completing quests to advance."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Many players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Decent graphics and sound provide moderate sensory enjoyment but not highly stimulating."

    • Status
      2

      "Leaderboards and club rankings offer social recognition and status."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and quest-driven."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some strategic choices in bait, gear, and fishing spots, but overall simple mechanics."

    • Thrill
      0

      "Minimal thrill or suspense; gameplay is calm and predictable."

    • Value
      -3

      "Many players criticize the high cost of premium currency and pay-to-win aspects, reducing perceived value."

    • Violence
      -5

      "Non-violent, focused on constructive fishing activities."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival elements; stable and low-risk gameplay."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026