Call of the Wild: The Angler™
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.
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August 31, 2022
3 years and 337 days ago
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Mixed7,567 reviews63.8%
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Game contextLatest: IGF Team
| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | Expansive Worlds is owned by major media company Nordisk Film. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | Avalanche Studios is owned by major media company Nordisk Film. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | Avalanche Studios is owned by major media company Nordisk Film. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game. | Avalanche Studios provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release. | |
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. | Avalanche Studios is listed as a separate publisher for this release. |
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11 itemsAbout the Game
Call of the Wild: The Angler is an open world fishing game that delivers the challenge of the catch and the freedom to explore. Play solo or with up to 11 friends and experience the thrill of finding and fighting Legendary fish species.
Key features:
• Find and fight a wide variety of fish species with behaviors influenced by various factors such as time of day, location, and your actions.
• Immerse yourself in authentic fish fights. Learn about different species’ habits, preferences, and traits, and use your knowledge and skill to land the most elusive fish, the Legendaries.
• Fish anywhere you like within the reserve. Relax and unwind in realistic natural settings inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful real-life locations.
• Master different varieties of fishing techniques, including float fishing, lure spinning, and bottom fishing.
• Choose from a wide range of rods, reels, tackles, and lures. Experiment with different combinations as you expand your inventory and grow in skill.
• Fish, compete, and bond with up to 11 friends in online multiplayer, or relax in solo mode.
• Select your preferred time of day to increase the chance of catching your target species. Choose whether to fish in the morning, day, evening, or night.
Key features:
• Find and fight a wide variety of fish species with behaviors influenced by various factors such as time of day, location, and your actions.
• Immerse yourself in authentic fish fights. Learn about different species’ habits, preferences, and traits, and use your knowledge and skill to land the most elusive fish, the Legendaries.
• Fish anywhere you like within the reserve. Relax and unwind in realistic natural settings inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful real-life locations.
• Master different varieties of fishing techniques, including float fishing, lure spinning, and bottom fishing.
• Choose from a wide range of rods, reels, tackles, and lures. Experiment with different combinations as you expand your inventory and grow in skill.
• Fish, compete, and bond with up to 11 friends in online multiplayer, or relax in solo mode.
• Select your preferred time of day to increase the chance of catching your target species. Choose whether to fish in the morning, day, evening, or night.
