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Okra Dave's · Published by Okra Dave's
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Fish solo or with friends on lakes that contain deep simulations of real-life fish behavior. Every species has its own habits and hiding spots. Learn what triggers a bite, refine your technique, and test your skill against the lakes' legendary monsters or while you manage your own fishing pond.
Indie, Simulation · 2027 · More free games
Explore lakes with realistic fish behavior in Tight Lines. Aspire to catch elusive species and manage your own pond, refining techniques for both solitaire play and multiplayer sessions.
About this game
SINGLE PLAYER FEATURES
Easy Controls: Click once to cast. No finnicky casting or reeling minigames
Advanced Systems: Optional advanced rig workshop for detailed bait presentation
Life-Like Fish Behaviors: Lure predators out from near fallen trees, weeds, lily pads, and drop-offs
Learn to Fish: A simple in-game guide will tell you what you need to know for your target species
Auto-Fishing: Tell the game to do the work for you with the auto-fishing waypoint system and auto-reeling
Pond Management: Generate your own pond, manage its population. Be irresponsible and introduce invasive species for a challenge
On-Demand Fishing Derbies: One click and you're in a derby against computer opponents
Multiplayer: Every game mode designed with multiplayer in mind
Species-Specific Fishing: Pick the right lure, depth, and presentation to catch exactly what you're wanting to find. Watch musky and pike follow your lure back to the boat
Species From Around the World: Southeast United States, the Great Lakes, and the Nordic region are the starting species rosters
Free Updates: More content on the way well past release
MULTIPLAYER FEATURES
Daily Events: A new derby every day, a new daily champion
Fishing Buddies: Bring your friends along no matter where you're fishing. You'll need help getting that invasive species out of your pond
Send Challenges: Have a good single-player outing against the computer? Post it as a challenge, other players will play it and you will see how they stack up
Community Tournaments: Organize large real-time or asynchronous tournaments for community seasons and championships. Compete on your own or as a team
WHAT'S MISSING
gear grind
lake unlocks
cutscenes
hour-long tutorial
button mashing
time-wasting to get to your spot
beefy computer requirements
3rd-party account logins

Tight Lines is here because I wanted a fishing game instead of troubleshooting graphics settings in games about fishing. I'm getting rid of the confusing or irrelevant extras that make fishing games inaccessible with the aim of capturing the simplicity of going out on the water. The goal is to have something in here for everyone. Take a lunch break to fill the stringer or spend an evening in hopes of hooking a musky.
Let's go fishing—tight lines!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Dual-core, Intel Core i3-4000 series or AMD FX-4300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated with DirectX 11 support (Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard required. Broadband internet required for online play. A faster processor shortens lake loading times; it does not affect frame rate.
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Quad-core, Intel Core i5 (7th gen+) or AMD Ryzen 3
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Any dedicated card, or modern integrated (Iris Xe / Radeon Vega)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space






