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About Fishbait
Fishbait is a fast-paced strategy card game where players control fish trying to survive a fisherman’s net. Developed by Yomu Labs and released on September 23, 2025, it blends deck-building with luck-based mechanics. Available on Android and iOS, the game lets you play solo or with up to three others in chaotic multiplayer matches. The goal is simple: be the last fish alive by discarding cards to avoid getting caught. Its Russian roulette-inspired rules mean every move carries risk, and only one winner emerges per round.
Gameplay
Each round lasts 5-10 minutes, with players managing a deck of action cards to evade the fisherman’s advancing net. You draw cards to move, block, or sabotage opponents, but every action burns resources. The net closes incrementally, forcing tough choices: spend cards to escape or conserve for later. Multiplayer adds tension as opponents trade strategies and bluffs. Controls are minimal, swipe to play cards, tap to act, but the depth lies in balancing risk and resource management. Solo mode pits you against AI, while local and online multiplayer amplify the chaos.
What Players Think
Fishbait holds an 87% PlayPile rating with a 4.1/5 average. Players report a 62% completion rate and average 4.5 hours spent. Community moods skew chaotic (34%) and strategic (28%), with 19% calling it “unforgiving.” Critics praise its “addictive tension” but note a “steep luck curve.” The $1.99 price tag nets 37 achievements, with 78% earning the “Last Fish Standing” title. Some call it “a 5-minute thrill,” while others gripe about inconsistent difficulty spikes in solo mode.
PlayPile's Take
Fishbait works best for players craving quick, high-stakes matches. Its $1.99 price and 37 achievements make it a low-risk pick for fans of luck-based strategy. While solo mode offers moderate replay value, multiplayer is where it shines, rewarding aggressive play and quick thinking. Not for those seeking depth or story, but as a pocket-sized card game, it’s sharp and rewatchable. Skip if you hate variance, otherwise, it’s a bite worth taking.
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Single player, Multiplayer
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