Tidewrangler
Catch the falling fish.
One thumb. One more run.
The sunny one-thumb fishing arcade. Slide your net, scoop the fish, chase the rare gold — and don’t touch the red ones. Launching very soon on iOS & Android.
Coming soon to iOS & Android
How to play — slide, catch, repeat
Slide
Move your net left and right along the bottom of the pond with one thumb. That’s the whole control scheme.
Catch
Scoop the blue fish for points, hook the rare gold for +5, and let the purple stinkers fall past.
Dodge
Red fish end the run — and don’t let too many slip by. Then go again. Runs last one to three minutes.
Easy to pick up. Just hard enough to make you say “one more run.”
Three ways to play
Quota
The benchmark runCatch 200 lb before you miss 30. Avoid the hazards.
Timed
The 60-second rushScore as much as you can in 60 seconds. Hazards end it early.
Infinite
The risk-it-all modeBank your points, then Stop to cash out — but one hazard wipes the whole run.
Every mode keeps your personal best. Beat it. Repeat.
Simple to start. Easy to obsess over.
Chase the gold
Common blue fish are your bread and butter. The rare golden fish are worth +5 — spot one falling and slide fast. They’re the difference between a good run and a new best.
Mind the red
One red hazard fish and the run is over. Purple fish won’t end it, but they drain your weight (−3), so let those slip past. Risk and reward, every single second.
Beat your best
Every mode keeps your personal best, so there’s always a number to chase. Finish a Quota, watch “New Best!” pop, and you’ll be straight back in for one more run.
Easy to pick up
One thumb, no tutorial, no fuss. Sunny art and a single control you’ll get in seconds — start a run on a coffee break or a commute, and put it down just as fast.
More to see
Questions, answered
Is Tidewrangler free?
Yes — Tidewrangler is free to play on both iOS and Android. There’s no paywall to start playing.
Does it have ads?
Yes — light ads help support development, and they never interrupt a run or pop up mid-game. Prefer to play ad-free? Remove ads with a weekly or annual subscription, or a single one-time purchase that clears them for good.
What phones can I play it on?
Both iPhone (via the App Store) and Android (via Google Play). It’s a portrait, one-handed game built for phones.
Do I need internet to play?
No. Tidewrangler is a quick offline arcade game — once it’s installed you can catch fish on the train, on a plane, or anywhere with no Wi-Fi.
How do you play it?
One thumb. Slide your net left and right along the bottom of the screen to catch fish as they fall. Grab the blue and gold fish for points, dodge the red hazard fish, and don’t let too many slip past. That’s it.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes — it’s a friendly, cartoon fishing game with simple one-thumb controls and no violence. Easy for younger players to pick up, satisfying enough for adults on a coffee break.
How long is a game?
Fast. Most runs last one to three minutes — perfect for a quick break or a commute.
Ready for one more run?
Tidewrangler is almost here. Be the first to slide, catch, and chase the gold.
Coming soon to iOS & Android