Galactic Catch

Galactic Catch is an arcade-style action fishing game from Baobab Studios, the studio behind "Invasion!". You play a loyal robot companion casting lines across strange planets to rescue your friends Mac and Cheez. It came out on the Meta Horizon Store on June 29, 2023.

How it plays

Fishing is the core loop: cast, hook and reel in alien fish on worlds that look nothing like Earth. Fish come in five difficulty tiers, so some catches are easy while others test your timing. Between trips you craft and level up your gear and take on quests that move the original Baobab story forward.

• More than 60 kinds of cosmic fish to collect.
• Rods and reels with powers you can upgrade and customize.
• Lures and charms that improve your odds once unlocked.
• A personal aquarium to decorate and fill with your best catches.
• Music by composer Rex Darnell.

The developer pitches it as good for all ages, and it carries a 3+ age rating. There is also an official Discord with extra lore for players who want more of the setting.

Comfort

Meta rates Galactic Catch as comfortable for most people. You can play seated or standing, which suits a fishing game, and it uses controllers.

Platforms and what to know before buying

• Price: $12.99 on the Meta Horizon Store.
• Headsets: Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2.
• Internet: not required.
• Ads: no in-app ads.
• Early access: no.
• Languages: English, Chinese (China), Japanese and Korean.
• Age rating: 3+.