Ridiculous Fishing EX 1.0.14 — macOS

Ridiculous Fishing EX is a 3D remake of Vlambeer's 2013 fishing game, rebuilt from the ground up for Mac.

Fishing game trades realism for chainsaws and toasters

• Anyone who wants a fishing game that trades realism for chainsaws, toasters, and guns.
• Players looking for a single-player arcade loop with an endgame: the new Pro Fishing Tour mode adds structured challenges after the main story.
• Mac gamers who want a native game that runs on both Intel and Apple Silicon (ARM and x86 64-bit).

3D remake with new exclusive content and 14 interface languages

• This is a ground-up 3D remake, not a port of the 2013 original. It includes new exclusive content and all-new guest fish.
• Leaderboards are included, so there is an online score component.
• Interface languages cover 14 options including English, German, French, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.

Remake keeps the core loop: cast, reel, then blast

You might wonder if the remake keeps the feel of the original 2013 game. It does, but in 3D. The core loop — cast, reel in carefully, then blast everything on the way up — is still the same. Billy is back as the main character, and the absurd weapons (guns, chainsaws, toasters) are all present. The difference is visual: the flat silhouette style is replaced with a full 3D world, and the fish models are new.

Another common question is whether you need an internet connection. Leaderboards require one, but the main game and the Pro Fishing Tour mode work offline. The game does not require activation, so you install it and play.

Some Mac users ask about performance on older hardware. The game was tested on macOS Sequoia on a 2020 MacBook Air with M1, and it supports both ARM and x86 64-bit architectures. If you are on an Intel Mac with macOS 10.15 or later, it should run. If the game does not start after dragging it to Applications, the Terminal command xattr -cr /Applications/Ridiculous\ Fishing.app && codesign --force --deep --sign - /Applications/Ridiculous\ Fishing.app usually fixes it.

New Pro Fishing Tour mode is the most noticeable change

Version 1.0.14 is the initial release of this 3D remake, so the changes from the original 2013 game are the entire package. In everyday play, the most noticeable difference is the new Pro Fishing Tour mode. This is an endgame mode that gives you structured challenges once you finish the main story. It adds replay value beyond just trying to beat your own high score.

The remake also includes all-new guest fish and exclusive content that was not in the 2013 version. When you are fishing, you will encounter species that are completely new to the series. The leaderboards are new too, so you can compare your catches with other players online. BikBok, a character from Vlambeer's other games, makes an appearance as well.

For daily play, the 3D presentation changes how you read the water and time your reeling. It is not a subtle tweak — it is a different visual language from the original, but the gameplay rhythm remains intact.

Fast reflexes and timing are key to the fishing loop

Action game players who enjoy fast reflexes will feel at home here. The fishing loop is really about timing: you dodge obstacles on the way down, then manage the tension on the way up before the shooting gallery starts. If you like arcade games where each run is a few minutes long, this fits.

Fishing game fans who are tired of realistic simulators will appreciate the absurdity. This is not about bait selection and rod tension curves. It is about attaching a chainsaw to your line and seeing what happens.

Mac users with Apple Silicon machines will get the best experience since the game is built for ARM natively, but Intel users are not left out — x86 64-bit support means it runs on older Macs too. If you have a MacBook Air or Pro from 2020 or later, you are in the sweet spot.

Players who enjoy leaderboard competition will find a reason to keep coming back. The Pro Fishing Tour mode and the online scores give you goals beyond just unlocking everything.

Check the 14-language option before you start

Before you start, open the game's settings and check the language option. With 14 interface languages available, the default might not be yours. English is there, but so are German, French, Japanese, Arabic, and others — worth a quick look.

If you are playing on a laptop, consider the display settings. The 3D remake is more visually demanding than the original, so if you notice any hesitation, lower the graphics options. There is no shame in turning things down for smoother reeling.

Sound is a big part of the experience. The game has musical accompaniment, so make sure your volume is up and your headphones are on. The soundtrack sets the pace for the frantic fishing action.

Finally, if you plan to use leaderboards, set up your online connection before you start. The game checks for leaderboard data during play, so having it ready from the beginning avoids interruptions.

• Released as an all-new 3D remake built from the ground up.
• Added the Pro Fishing Tour endgame mode.
• Added new exclusive content and all-new guest fish.
• Added leaderboards.

• macOS 10.15.0 or later
• Apple Silicon or Intel (ARM and x86 64-bit)