Call of the Wild: The Angler is an open-world sport-fishing simulator from Expansive Worlds, the Avalanche Studios team behind theHunter: Call of the Wild, and it trades arcade casting for large, quiet maps where reading the water to pattern fish is the entire loop. Players praise its relaxing atmosphere, the scale of its lakes and rivers, and the free crossplay multiplayer that keeps solo outings and group sessions equally viable.
The catch here is documented rather than rumored: in January 2025 Expansive Worlds confirmed it had stopped making new content, while keeping the game playable, purchasable, and multiplayer-supported. That freeze, plus recurring crashes, fiddly line-tension controls, and a fish roster thinner than dedicated rivals, holds its overall Steam standing at Mostly Positive even as recent reviews trend warmer. It suits patient anglers who want a broad, meditative expanse of water to read and explore, and who can accept a game that will not grow beyond its final state.
Overall, player feedback for 'Call of the Wild: The Angler™' is predominantly positive, with many praising the game's engaging fishing mechanics and relaxing atmosphere. However, concerns about the game's development status and various technical issues have been notable, leading to mixed feelings among players.
Based on 81 reviews from steam
AN INCREDIBLY REALISTIC FISHING SIMULATOR! (Call of The Wild: The Angler)
