# Rule with an Iron Fish — A Pirate Fishing RPG

> Pirate fishing role-playing game with town building and unique creature collection. (iPhone/iPad app by Kestrel Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rule-with-an-iron-fish/id1102448232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kestrel Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/876316639)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 535 App Store ratings · 143 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 144 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rule-with-an-iron-fish/id1102448232/reviews.md

## What is Rule with an Iron Fish?

Best Mobile Games of 2016 - cnet
Games of the Year 2016 - Snappzilla
4.5 Stars - Touch Arcade

Become the greatest pirate captain that ever fished! Add more pirates to your burgeoning island town! Listen to all their nonsensical complaints! Fish in ludicrous locations like swamps, active volcanoes and the sky!

"Does just about everything right." -- Touch Arcade

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Features:

- Relaxing, addictive fishing gameplay

- 7 gorgeous, otherworldly fishing environments

- Catch 150 hand-painted, scientifically-inaccurate fish

- Throw rotten fish at your rivals!

- Unlock town features like an aquarium, farm, restaurant and hacker cave!

- Decorate your house with unsettling trophies!

- Collect pirate pets, most of which have eyepatches or other classy dysfunctions.

- Pay once, no IAP, no ads.

## Key features

- Relaxing, addictive fishing gameplay
- 7 otherworldly fishing environments
- Catch 150 hand-painted fish
- Unlock town features
- Decorate your house
- Collect pirate pets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 143)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rule-with-an-iron-fish/id1102448232/reviews.md

### 5/5 — best chill game ever

*2026-02-05, version 1.63*

i've been coming back to this game for years. i think it's just great for a fun, calm game that you can really play at any pace

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-08-07, version 1.63*

Only had this game two hours and I’m hooked. Heheh. It’s fun, humorous, attractive, engaging. Oh, and no annoying in game purchases.

### 5/5 — Very good

*2024-04-18, version 1.63*

I like it

### 4/5 — Charming and fun

*2023-11-23, version 1.63*

Could really use sort and filter functions in the fish encyclopedia

### 5/5 — arrrr

*2022-12-23, version 1.63*

arrrr great pirate life

### 5/5 — Zbass47

*2022-06-19, version 1.63*

I love this game. The only thing that would make it better would be a second part!

### 5/5 — Excellent, but one thing..

*2022-02-18*

Love the game. Definitely worth the pay. Unfortunately I beat it in under a day, lol. However, the only thing that gets me is the fact that I can’t seem to find anything on the internet on how to acquire the Pylon hat (cone). I’ve already beat everything, done all the quests, bought all the items, gotten all the trophies, and still nothing. Any help would be nice. 😂

### 5/5 — My favorite!

*2021-11-27, version 1.63*

This is my favorite mobile game I’ve ever played. It’s just so cute and fun and filled with love :)

### 5/5 — Fun

*2021-08-18, version 1.63*

Gg

### 5/5 — I love this! 5 stars, but..

*2021-08-12*

I’ve been playing this for 2 years and I think it’s pretty awesome but.. could you add more islands? Thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about Rule with an Iron Fish

### What is Rule with an Iron Fish?

Rule with an Iron Fish is a pirate-themed fishing role-playing game. Players take on the role of a pirate captain, managing an island town, fishing in unique locations, and collecting a variety of fantastical fish and pirate pets.

### What are the key features of the game?

The game offers relaxing and addictive fishing gameplay across seven otherworldly environments. Players can catch 150 unique, hand-painted fish, unlock town features like an aquarium and restaurant, decorate their house, and collect pirate pets.

### How much does Rule with an Iron Fish cost?

This game is a premium title, meaning you pay once to own it. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What kind of fish can I catch?

You can catch 150 different types of fish, all of which are hand-painted and scientifically inaccurate. These creatures inhabit the game's diverse and imaginative fishing locations.

### What can I do with my town?

As your town grows, you can unlock various features to enhance your pirate island. These include building an aquarium to display your catches, a farm, a restaurant, and even a hacker cave.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.64 — 2026-07-29

Updated for latest iOS version

### 1.63 — 2021-01-16

Updated for iOS 14

### 1.6 — 2020-04-01

Updated for iOS 13

### 1.51 — 2018-06-25

Fixed an issue with pets disappearing from inventory

### 1.5 — 2018-01-30

We’ve updated the game (free for existing owners, as always) to bring our mobile fans up to date with the latest fish from our Steam release!

- 20 new fish, some suggested by legendary NOAA researcher Dr Jay Orr
- A cat bobber...
- And a pirate kitten!
- iPhone X support
- French language support

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