Voodoo Fishin'

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Voodoo Fishin' is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Lost Arcade and was released on March 31, 2026. It received positive reviews from players.

Voodoo Fishin’ is a 1–4 player online co-op creepy-cozy fishing game featuring proximity voice chat and swamp-dwelling surprises. Venture into the bayou with friends in search of rare and legendary fish. The deeper you go, the stranger things get. Fish together. Laugh together. Try not to lose your haul. If you die, the swamp keeps your catch. (And any Tackle you have equipped) Craft you…

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 375 reviews

gameplay38 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

Unique and enjoyable fishing mechanics with satisfying progression and variety of fish, baits, rods, and reels.
Charming and immersive art style and atmosphere blending spooky and cozy elements, enhanced by relaxing music and sound design.
Fun and engaging co-op multiplayer experience with a helpful and active community, plus developer responsiveness and regular updates.

Severe punishments upon death, including losing expensive gear and progress, causing high frustration and grind.
Lack of quality-of-life features such as in-game maps, journal accessibility, and storage capacity upgrades leading to tedious navigation and gameplay.
Technical issues including bugs, glitches, performance problems, and presence of hackers/crashers in online lobbies disrupting gameplay experience.

gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a unique, engaging fishing mechanic that is easy to pick up yet offers depth and challenge, set within a cozy and atmospheric environment. While the core loop is addictive and the art style praised, some players find the mechanics punishing, unbalanced, and lacking clarity or direction, especially regarding progression, loot management, and risk-reward balance. Ongoing developer updates and community feedback suggest potential for refinement, making the game promising despite current frustrations.
- “The fishing mechanic is novel and feels very good to use.”
- “Despite that, the fishing mechanics in Voodoo Fishin' are simple and quick to pick up, allowing you to enjoy the unique and rich environments within the swamp; there are very few buttons used and no hand-cramping key combos, making it easy to get the hang of again after breaks.”
- “The core gameplay loop is already addictive, and the movement plus fishing combo is genuinely fun.”
- “Can't make any sense of the reel-in mechanics, fish just have all the agency and swim away leaving you no recourse.”
- “I like the vibe of the game, the fishing mechanic is not so simple as most fishing games, the style and graphics are very nice, so I think the game has a lot of potential, but it gets really frustrating really fast having to haul a box that fits almost no fish, on a really tricky and dangerous map without any direction whatsoever.”
- “But add all of the above together, coupled with difficult fishing mechanics and very low selling prices vs. very high purchase prices for equipment, it's just too unbalanced for any real progress to be made and gets a bit boring after a while.”
graphics
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a unique, charming art style that blends whimsical, cozy, and slightly spooky elements, which many reviewers find immersive and visually pleasing. The graphics strike a balance between cartoony and atmospheric, with detailed environments and distinctive fish designs, contributing significantly to the game's vibe and appeal. While some mention limited graphic settings and minor visual frustrations, the overall artistic presentation is widely praised and considered a key strength.
- “Art style is just amazing and immersive.”
- “The graphics in this game are a mix of cartoony but unsettling 'cozy' graphics with a horror-esque twist.”
- “On top of that, the art style is beautiful and there’s a ton of nice detail all around the map.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s humor shines through its chaotic and hilarious co-op moments, especially enhanced by proximity voice chat that captures friends’ reactions to unexpected deaths and spooky monster attacks. Its funny character designs, quirky fish names, and amusing descriptions add charm, making the blend of chill fishing and spooky chaos both entertaining and unique. Overall, players find it a delightful mix of spooky, funny, and lighthearted fun that keeps the experience fresh and engaging.
- “Playing with friends turns the whole experience into chaotic, hilarious survival moments—one minute you’re fishing side by side, the next you’re screaming and running for your life trying not to get wiped.”
- “I have so much laughter with friends that die in very funny and random ways, or they will catch a swamp dog 5 times in a row.”
- “The mix of chill, spooky, and funny fishing with friends or alone makes it not only stand out but unique in its own way, and one of those is definitely the art style for me at least.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charmingly eerie and immersive bayou atmosphere, blending spooky, whimsical, and relaxing elements with a distinctive voodoo theme. Its art style, ambient music, and setting create a uniquely fun and unsettling vibe that enhances both solo and co-op play. While some note minor graphical limitations, the overall ambiance is widely praised for its authenticity and mood.
- “The fishing game I needed; decent mechanics, good freeform exploration, and a charmingly whimsical art style set in a fun and slightly spooky atmosphere!”
- “At its core, it’s a co-op online fishing game—but what makes it stand out is the eerie, swampy atmosphere and the creative “voodoo” theme layered on top.”
- “Picked this up as the demo and within minutes fell in love with the gameplay, the art style, and just the all-around atmosphere that this funky little bayou gives off.”
- “You like Louisiana or swampy atmosphere?”
- “From the moment you start, the atmosphere is unsettling.”
- “At its core, it’s a co-op online fishing game—but what makes it stand out is the eerie, swampy atmosphere and the creative 'voodoo' theme layered on top.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is a mixed experience: early stages can feel tedious and slow, especially when lighter fish yield low rewards and progression requires investing time to access better gear. However, once equipped and familiar with mechanics, many find the grinding enjoyable and rewarding, particularly when playing with friends. Some players feel the grind can be excessive and frustrating, especially when setbacks cause significant loss.
- “My friend just bought a random legendary bait and found legendary crawdads worth $10 that reel in without fighting, giving him a massive snowball lead. Meanwhile, I am still grinding uncommon fish that are much harder to catch and worth only $1-2, with my legendary baits instantly destroyed by fish I can't even catch because they swim away faster than I can reel.”
- “The game requires a painful amount of grinding.”
- “Call it a skill issue if you want, but the game has major dealbreaking issues due to the ridiculous amount of grinding it takes to do anything. I can't even get a refund.”
music
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The music is generally praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere and vibe, with some players appreciating its fitting theme and memorable country tunes. However, a few find certain musical elements repetitive or annoying during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the immersive experience.
- “I love the vibe, music, and design of the game.”
- “The art style, the music, the progression, and the mix of co-op push me to return to the game.”
- “Mechanics, the music after each catch are just annoying and awful, and the grind is worse than a classic Roblox tycoon game.”
- “The music fits the theme and serves its purpose as it plays amongst the sounds of frogs croaking and monsters prowling.”
- “+ the country music”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is mixed, with some users experiencing good performance while others report significant frame drops and low FPS even on minimal settings. As an indie release, standard optimization issues are expected, but poor performance notably hinders the overall gameplay experience. Improving optimization could attract more players and enhance enjoyment.
- “Really, such games must have great optimization first, because with optimization more people will buy and play it.”
- “Gameplay seems fun, but the outrageous performance dulls the experience immensely.”
- “Performance is good.”
- “Spawned in to 30 fps, abysmal performance and frame drops even on the lowest settings, really?”
- “Standard optimization issues and other things you'd expect from an indie new release.”
- “Without optimization, even I don't really have the intent to play.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game runs smoothly and is enjoyable despite some minor bugs with enemies. While stability is solid, it could benefit from improved objectives and quality-of-life features to enhance overall gameplay experience.
- “The game runs great, fun and enjoyable with friends if you can get past the first 40 minutes and get a new rod to start filling out the journal which is currently the only real objective.”
- “The game has great foundations and can turn into something incredible if the developer works on it hard enough.”
- “A proper objective would be nice, along with easier ways to find out which fish are where, and making the journal easier to access instead of being at the far end of the dock where you spawn.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is tied closely to gameplay mechanics, with early tutorials—such as casting—helping players understand the game's systems. However, navigating the story can feel disjointed if players focus solely on missions without exploring tutorial elements.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization includes in-app purchases, allowing players to buy additional content such as DLCs after the initial purchase.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly enjoyable and offers excellent replayability, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “Awesome game - super fun with great replayability.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the character development for its unique and interesting designs, particularly highlighting the creativity in fish and character visuals.