Virtual reality doesn't always have to be action-packed. No, often the best escape from society is just about you, your thoughts, and a fishing rod. It is always possible in virtual reality. If you can't afford to go fishing or are looking for a new headset experience, these are the best VR fishing games available right now.
Fishing in virtual reality
Real VR Fishing places you in realistic fishing grounds and allows online play with up to four friends. There are different modes, from casual and stress-free fishing to hard difficulty for experienced anglers looking for a challenge. Each caught fish is added to your collection, which is displayed in a customizable aquarium. Perhaps most appealing about this VR fishing game is the ability to watch YouTube or listen to Spotify from within the app itself. This is a fantastic quality of life feature that prevents interruption for all players to stay immersed in the experience.
A fisherman's tale
Winner of the VR Awards Game of the Year 2019, A Fisherman's Tale is more about fishing than about a simulator. Installed on a fishing boat, you play as a little fisherman puppet who lives alone in a tiny cabin. When a storm warning sounds, you're forced out of your comfortable cabin to uncover secrets about the outside world. Although it's the most different VR fishing game on the list, we recommend A Fisherman's Tale for those looking for an engaging story with unique puzzles to solve. By capitalizing on features exclusive to virtual reality, this game excels at inflecting the player's sense of reality.
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR
Ultimate Fishing Simulator VR is another Real Fishing VR alternative. This game simulates real fishing on various maps around the world, including a winter-themed map specially designed for ice fishing. If you ever get bored with the maps provided, Ultimate Fishing encourages you to create your own levels in the level editor. You can even share your levels with other friends and test other creations. Additional DLCs have been created for this VR fishing game, including Amazon River, Greenland, Kariba Dam, and more.
Bait!
For your more arcadey VR fishing game, your best bet is Bait! The game features relaxation on four different lakes with exclusive fish for each location. Your objective is to travel to each island and help your boss catch as many rare fish as possible. Especially Bait! just wants you to have a good time playing solo or multiplayer. Best of all, it's free to download on Oculus VR headsets.
VR d’Alison: Reborn
Don't let the fantasy cartoon setting fool you, fishing is very much possible in Orbus VR: Reborn, a fantasy MMORPG. The main attraction of Orbus is the ability for every player to play the game exactly as they want. Want to equip yourself with powerful weapons and spells to defeat bosses and complete difficult raids? Quite possible. But if you're not into the combat elements (or just need a break), you can find a body of water and fish for an entire game session.
If you're interested in more VR Top Tens, check out our list of the best VR fitness games and the best VR horror games on Pro Game Guides.
