BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Hello all Bait & Tacklers! Can you believe that it has been one full year since Bait & Tackle was released? Developing the game has been a really exciting journey for the entire team, and we would not have been able to come nearly as far without all of you; we want to thank you! 100
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The Star of the Show Update is out now!! ⭐🌟🌠 This is our largest update to date, adding a whole new area, new fish to catch, new music & art, and a brand new boss fight! Check out the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvwH... Check us out on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/... 030
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 06/07/2026This Thursday at 1:35pm EST @teddyras.bsky.social will be speedrunning Bait & Tackle for Summer Games Done Quick. Go check it out and show them some support. IT'S FOR CHARITY!!! gamesdonequick.com/schedule/66#... 031
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 08/04/2026We're doing our very first a panel! This Saturday, April 11th at the RIT Interactive Media Symposium we will be discussing the development of Bait & Tackle, from idea all the way to launch. We will also have a booth where you will be able to play Bait & Tackle for yourself! 010
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 30/03/2026We are so excited to announce that Bait & Tackle won Best in Game Design at RPI GameFest this past weekend! We were also nominated for Best in Show and couldn't be more honored. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to show their support! 052
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 26/03/2026We are headed to RPI GameFest! This Saturday from 12-5pm we will be showcasing Bait & Tackle in the EMPAC building at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Afterwards feel free to stick around for the keynote speaker and awards ceremony. This event is free and open to the public! 000
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 27/02/2026The Factually Fresh update is out now!🎣 This update really brings the world of B&T to life, adding new animations, new boss attack animations, fun fish facts, a repayable credits level, and much more! store.steampowered.com/news/app/352... 020
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 26/12/2025"The One that Got Away" was inspired by JRPG final boss themes, namely “Vide the Wicked” from “Octopath Traveler II” and “The Final Battle” from “Final Fantasy V”. The call-and-response section in the middle was intended to be a musical back-and-forth. 110
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 22/12/2025"Lured & Defeated" is a reprise of the game’s title theme. Reusing the main melody from the title theme was intended to show the fisherman’s journey coming full circle. However, the backing percussion was made more sparse to reflect that he’s alone for this fight. 100
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 19/12/2025"Filet of Fisherman" is inspired by “Divine Beast Dancing Lion” from “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree” and “Strongholds of the Sea” from “Sea of Thieves”. Invoking the vibe of an honorable duel between two skilled combatants. 110
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 15/12/2025"Of Fish Long Gone" underwent the most changes. The first draft was too high-tempo, the harp section didn’t exist, and the bells were more prominent. Instead of completely reworking the song, I asked for some advice from my faculty advisor and the song turned out great! 100
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 15/12/2025Even though all songs within Bait & Tackle use orchestral instruments, the focus on orchestra hits and a more natural string section in "Crustacean Aggravation" was intended to add to the grandeur of the fight. It’s primarily composed in C-minor because C stands for crab. 110
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Prior to composing "Abandoned to Rust", I wasn’t too familiar with working with more metallic instruments, so this was one of the more challenging songs for me to make. Regardless, I think I conveyed the feeling of isolation and mechanicalness pretty well. 100
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Inspired by Celtic/rock hybrid songs like “I’m Shipping Up To Boston”, "Here Comes the Monster" connects the music genre most associated with the ocean with the fish most associated with fishing, and ups the intensity. It’s written in B-minor because B stands for bass. 100
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Bait & Tackle has been getting a lot of traction recently, and we’re super stoked about it! With that being said, more eyes find more things to address, and this patch aims to smooth out hitboxes, RNG, and more! store.steampowered.com/news/app/352... 000
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 01/12/2025"Shanty on the Dock" is heavily inspired by sea shanties. It was made before the game’s leitmotif was established, hence why it is one of only songs in the soundtrack that don’t incorporate it. It was also one of the few songs that were made that didn’t require a second draft! 120
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 28/11/2025One of my favorite musical tidbits is that each boss theme has a unique style that conveys identity. “Small Fry” is a synth-orchestral hybrid song, conveying a slight sense of unnaturalness that would be felt when encountering a minnow several hundred times larger than average. 110
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 24/11/2025"Swamp Sweet Swamp" was one of the first created songs for Bait & Tackle, and directly influenced a number of future tracks. It was the first to use piano as its main melodic instrument, and was the first to use the game’s leitmotif. 100
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 21/11/2025This song takes most inspiration from Shin Megami Tensei IV’s title theme, intentionally being too serious and moody for the game’s themes of fighting goofy, oversized, and aesthetically-clashing fish. youtu.be/olp1rzzPq1Q?...youtu.beBait & Tackle - Bait & Tackle OSTPLAY BAIT & TACKLE: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/Bait__Tackle/ Itch.io: https://badbassgames.itch.io/bait-and-tackle FOLLOW US: X: https://x.com/BadBassGames Instagram:… 000
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 21/11/2025The Bait & Tackle O-fish-al soundtrack is OUT NOW on SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and Youtube! Go give it a listen and show some support for our amazing composer Leo. SoundCloud: on.soundcloud.com/rDTIiHwZNndA... Bandcamp: badbassgames.bandcamp.com/album/bait-t... YouTube: youtu.be/IGBJ7b0PG0w 021
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 04/11/20251.0.2 update is out now! We’ve fixed a pretty big input registering bug, and a handful of smaller bugs while we work on tackling some meatier ones. 🎣 store.steampowered.com/news/app/352... 010
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Bait & Tackle o-fish-ially has over 1,000 players! Huge thank you to everyone who has played! 030
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 13/10/2025When even the devs struggle… Show us how it’s done and comment your best boss fight times below! 010
Reposted by BadBassGamesRochester Game Festival @rocgamefest.bsky.social · 07/10/2025ROC Game Fest Newsletter #6 - October 7, 2025 It's a #ROCGameFest 2025 recap along with updates on Bait and Tackle, Messenger Mouse, and the first details about our 2026 events! www.patreon.com/posts/roc-ga...patreon.comROC Game Fest Newsletter #6 - October 7, 2025 | Rochester Game FestivalGet more from Rochester Game Festival on Patreon 031
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Find out what other devs think about Bait & Tackle! youtube.com/shorts/dRqTF...youtube.comDevelopers Review Bait & Tackle!YouTube video by Bad Bass Games 152
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Thank all of you for making release as fun as it was! That being said, we were bound to run into some bugs with the over 300+ new players poking holes in our game. The goal of this patch is to address as many of those bugs as possible! store.steampowered.com/news/app/352... 000
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 06/10/2025What is everyone's favorite fish to catch in Bait & Tackle so far? 010
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Today is a reel exciting day... Bait & Tackle is OUT NOW on Steam and Itch!! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/... Itch: badbassgames.itch.io/bait-and-tac... 161
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Bait & Tackle releases THIS FRIDAY!! Wishlist today on Steam. store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/... Happy to announce that we have over 500 wishlists so far, huge thank you to everyone who has shown their support! 🐟 011
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 24/09/2025No bugs to see here, the game is perfect. youtu.be/-gXaWGqO5f8 #wishlistwednesday #indiegame #indiedev #fishgameyoutu.beOur Favorite Bugs 091
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Want to play Bait & Tackle early? Visit @rockgamefest.bsky.social this Saturday! www.rocgamefest.com 📍 The Shed, RIT 📆 Saturday, September 27 | 11AM - 5PM Admission is FREE and open to the public. #rocgamefest #rocgamedev #rocevents #indiedev #indiegames #rit 1131
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 19/09/2025We started Bait & Tackle as a team of developers with a solid game concept and little artistic talent. Along the way, our team has gained four amazing artists who have truly brought our vision to life.💜 #indiedev #pixelart #steam #rit 090
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 15/09/2025The development of Bait & Tackle has come a long way since we began development two years ago.. Fun Fact: The photorealistic art style used for bosses was originally just placeholder art, but playtesters enjoyed it so much we decided to lean into that style! youtu.be/deLYFatQ_k4 #indiegameyoutu.beWhere it All Began...A look back at the development process of Bait & Tackle. 050
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Curious to know what you would look like as a fisherman? Wishlist Bait & Tackle, then leave a comment to find out! store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/... #indiegame #gamedev #steam #fish 0121
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 10/09/2025how 2 defeat mini minnow youtu.be/wVIPs6pfyiM #indiedev #steam #fishgame #indiegameyoutu.beHow 2 defeat mini minnow 060
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Learn the basics of Bait & Tackle from this Big Bass boss takedown! Fun Fact: While Big Bass is not the first boss you fight in Bait & Tackle, he was the first boss to be developed by the team! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxsd... #indiedev #gamedev #steam #fishyoutube.comBait & Tackle Gameplay Overview Featuring Big BassLearn the basics of Bait & Tackle from this Big Bass boss takedown! 093
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Which fish are you? Wishlist Bait & Tackle, then leave a comment to find out! store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/... #indigame #gamedev #fish #steam 142
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Wishlist Bait & Tackle to get notified of release on October 3rd! store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/... #indiegame #gamedev #steam 082
BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 02/09/2025We are reeling in something special today… Bait & Tackle will be available to download on Steam for FREE on October 3rd! Shoutout to MAGIC Spell Studios for their amazing support throughout the creation and publishing process. store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/... 021