# Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption > Handcrafted fishing game with guns, chainsaws, and toasters for redemption. (iPhone/iPad app by Vlambeer B.V..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridiculous-fishing-a-tale-of-redemption/id601831815 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vlambeer B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/483025971) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Casual - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.20/5 from 819 App Store ratings · 848 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 106 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-03-14 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridiculous-fishing-a-tale-of-redemption/id601831815/reviews.md ## What is Ridiculous Fishing? A 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 glory and gills. * Hours of gameplay across the continents including a never-ending Infinite arcade world. * Dozens of unlockables, weapons and items including popular fishing gear like the Most Expensive Hairdryer In The World and A Bowling Ball. * Fish that become hats. * No IAP - buy the game, play the game. No additional costs, no hidden fees. Even the hats are IAP-free. * Fish that become hats. Based on Vlambeers popular 2010 original, Ridiculous Fishing was lovingly handcrafted over the course of two years by Vlambeer (Super Crate Box), Zach Gage (TypeShift, Spelltower, Bit Pilot, Unify) and Greg Wohlwend (Threes, Hundreds, Solipskier, Gasketball). 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; "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 ## Key features - Fishing with guns, chainsaws, and toasters - Heroic quest for glory and gills - Hours of gameplay across continents - Dozens of unlockables, weapons, and items - Fish that become hats - No in-app purchases ## Chart rankings - #174 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store) - #94 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store) ## What do users think of Ridiculous Fishing? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth gameplay - 🎨 Unique art style - 🕹️ Addictive and fun - 💰 No in-app purchases **Cons** - 🐛 Compatibility issues on newer devices - 🔍 UI scaling problems - 🕰️ Game is too short - 🔧 Lack of updates and new content **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes on loading screen - Store UI is broken, unable to purchase items - Progression issues on later levels **Most requested features** - More levels and locations to fish - Additional upgrades and equipment - Support for larger screen sizes - Ability to restart progress ## Recent user reviews (10 of 848) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridiculous-fishing-a-tale-of-redemption/id601831815/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Needs an update *2026-07-26, version 1.50* I used to play this game almost a decade ago it’s super fun, I just came back to it and I’m sad to see that a lot of features don’t work anymore. You can still play it’s just annoying at times because you can’t see your money, or the buy button, and it’s hard to see the map, the game just needs an update. ### 1/5 — Charged me and wrong game!!! *2026-07-16, version 1.50* This one is weird.. it isn’t the same one and charged me $3!!! ### 1/5 — Broken game *2026-05-19, version 1.50* The buttons do not work! This game is broken on the current iOS. ### 1/5 — Why not update it for modern screen sizes? *2026-05-07, version 1.50* I played this game years ago and still remember it, pleased to find it again. It is a 5 star game easy but I rate 1 star because the UI is really hard to read with modern phones resolutions and some parts of the game like the store (not in app purchases but in game items which are necessary) are on the verge of breaking as there is no buy button at all you just have to tap the lower half of the screen over and over until you hit where I’m guessing the buy button is supposed to render but it doesn’t. If this game gets patched for modern phones I’ll give it 5 stars. As it is it seems it might break tomorrow and be unusable. It also doesn’t fit in modern phone screen ratios but has black bars at the top and bottom. If that doesn’t get patched but the UI does, I’ll still rate 5 stars though. ### 1/5 — Aspect Ratio Bug on launch *2026-04-21, version 1.50* Don’t Buy!!! (4/21/26) Game is extra zoomed out and no plan to be fixed. Stopped updating 8yrs ago. Ui doesn’t work as intended bc of the aspect ratio. ### 1/5 — Falla el reescalado de las cosas *2026-04-10, version 1.50* esta completamente desigual y lo hace un poco injugable ### 1/5 — Vlambeer come on *2026-03-19, version 1.50* Fix this ### 1/5 — Please Fix The Graphics, Too Zoomed In *2026-03-01, version 1.50* I used to love this game as a lid but now when playing it on iPhone 15 the screen os too Zoomed out some graphics in the shop aren’t visible. I’d really love to play this again. Pls fix I would pay if I could 😭😭😭 ### 1/5 — Game looks wrong *2026-02-21, version 1.50* Sadly game scales wrong on iphone 14 pro max, making it nearly unplayable ### 1/5 — Theft *2026-02-12, version 1.50* This game doesn’t work on modern phones. The interface overlaps and makes the game nonfunctional. It’s left here on the App Store to bait people into paying for a software that doesn’t work. There’s a remaster but it makes you pay a subscription fee to access it. They are stealing from you. Don’t buy this. I am also robbed of the product I paid for initially. ## Frequently asked questions about Ridiculous Fishing ### What is Ridiculous Fishing about? Ridiculous Fishing is a handcrafted game where you fish with unconventional weapons like guns and chainsaws to find redemption. You'll chase your destiny on the high seas, embark on a heroic quest, and collect unique items. ### What are the key features of the game? The game offers hours of gameplay across continents, dozens of unlockable weapons and items, and a unique mechanic where caught fish become hats. It also features a never-ending Infinite arcade world for continuous play. ### Does the game have in-app purchases or ads? No, the game has no in-app purchases or ads. Once you buy the game, you can play it fully without any additional costs or hidden fees. Even the hats are free of IAPs. ### What platforms is Ridiculous Fishing available on? Based on the description mentioning the App Store and its awards, it is available on iOS devices. The description also references its origin as a popular 2010 original, suggesting potential availability on other platforms. ### What makes this fishing game different from others? This game stands out with its unique premise of fishing using guns, chainsaws, and toasters, rather than traditional methods. The narrative of redemption, the collection of fish that turn into hats, and the handcrafted aesthetic contribute to its distinctiveness. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.50 — 2017-08-24 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. This compatibility update of Ridiculous Fishing brings support for new iOS devices and functionality. Two brand-new speedrun leaderboards to fish fast for, and haptic feedback support for devices that support it. ### 1.31 — 2013-12-19 This minor update brings mostly bugfixes, solving problems occurring on a small number of devices. Thanks so much for all the support on social networks and for your enthusiasm. The messages that we've been receiving from players are heartwarming. - Rami, J.W., Zach, Greg and Eirik ### 1.3 — 2013-12-16 We've been requested to localise Ridiculous Fishing, so we did! This update is a minor update and introduces only International Version Support. Ridiculous Fishing now support French, Italian, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. For English users, nothing has changed beyond that the game will now be hard to understand if you switch your device to another language. We're still working on an update scheduled somewhere in 2014. Happy new year and see you in 2014! ### 1.2.2 — 2013-08-06 Minor bugfixes to version 1.1 & 1.2 (& 1.2.1) • Faster loading on all devices. • Fixes crash on bootup. • Fixes two-finger boost problem. • Fixes rare crashbug in the maelstrom. Thanks to everyone for such an amazing, amazing reception to Ridiculous Fishing. We're still a little overwhelmed by your enthusiasm, your ratings and your response to the game. • Play your own music • New items to be found in the store • Maelstrom updated with new patterns and fish • Other surprises and things to do Whether or not Billy has redeemed himself during your Ridiculous Fishing adventure, this first minor update for the game solves a lot of small annoyances and little bugs you've shared with us. You'll be able to play your own music instead of Eirik Suhrkes magnificent soundtrack if you so insist, the game should allow you to re-equip the Swiss Lure and some little typing errors from those last days of crunching on the game have been fixed. We've added a few new items, of which one offers an often requested feature: the knife will allow you to cut the line to instantly restart an attempt. No longer will you have to wait until the line comes all the way back up just trying to catch that one last fish. It's not for killing fish, though, it would be absurd to kill fish with knives or the like. The most mythical of places now has a few new fish and patterns for the Eagler Award-winning anglers amongst you, including the all-new Friend Fishes hidden in the depths of the oceans. Finally, one final addition asks you not to dive into the depths, but to raise it into the skies. With that last tidbit, we leave you to your fishing ways. We cannot thank all of you enough and we hope you rate and review, but most of all enjoy this first update for Ridiculous Fishing, while we start working on big things just beyond the horizon. ### 1.2.1 — 2013-07-29 Minor bugfixes to version 1.1 & 1.2. • Fixes two-finger boost problem. • Fixes rare crashbug in the maelstrom. Thanks to everyone for such an amazing, amazing reception to Ridiculous Fishing. We're still a little overwhelmed by your enthusiasm, your ratings and your response to the game. • Play your own music • New items to be found in the store • Maelstrom updated with new patterns and fish • Other surprises and things to do Whether or not Billy has redeemed himself during your Ridiculous Fishing adventure, this first minor update for the game solves a lot of small annoyances and little bugs you've shared with us. You'll be able to play your own music instead of Eirik Suhrkes magnificent soundtrack if you so insist, the game should allow you to re-equip the Swiss Lure and some little typing errors from those last days of crunching on the game have been fixed. We've added a few new items, of which one offers an often requested feature: the knife will allow you to cut the line to instantly restart an attempt. No longer will you have to wait until the line comes all the way back up just trying to catch that one last fish. It's not for killing fish, though, it would be absurd to kill fish with knives or the like. The most mythical of places now has a few new fish and patterns for the Eagler Award-winning anglers amongst you, including the all-new Friend Fishes hidden in the depths of the oceans. Finally, one final addition asks you not to dive into the depths, but to raise it into the skies. With that last tidbit, we leave you to your fishing ways. We cannot thank all of you enough and we hope you rate and review, but most of all enjoy this first update for Ridiculous Fishing, while we start working on big things just beyond the horizon. ## Apps similar to Ridiculous Fishing | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Crashlands](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crashlands/id808296431) | 4.8 (1,159) | $6.99 | Games | | [ScourgeBringer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scourgebringer/id1552864378) | 4.9 (480) | $1.99 | Games | | [Superbrothers: Sword&Sworcery](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superbrothers-sword-and-sworcery/id424912055) | 4.2 (456) | $3.99 | Games | | [SPACEPLAN](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceplan/id1200864554) | 4.2 (901) | $2.99 | Games | | [Chicken Police](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-police/id1538607724) | 4.7 (79) | $2.99 | Games | | [Kenshō](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kensho/id1033471974) | 4.7 (2,725) | $3.99 | Games | ## More apps by Vlambeer B.V. - [Ridiculous Fishing EX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridiculous-fishing-ex/id1610164691) All apps by Vlambeer B.V.: https://appshunter.io/developer/483025971 ## Related topics [radical fishing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/radical-fishing) · [rediculous fishing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rediculous-fishing) · [ridiculous](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ridiculous) · [ridiculous fishing](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ridiculous-fishing) · [ridiculous fishing ex](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ridiculous-fishing-ex) · [aeiowu](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aeiowu) · [ninjafish](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ninjafish) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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