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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 1d

Bait & Tackle o-fish-ially has over 1,000 players! Huge thank you to everyone who has played!

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 1d

When even the devs struggle…

Show us how it’s done and comment your best boss fight times below!

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Rochester Game Festival @rocgamefest.bsky.social · 7d

ROC 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...

ROC Game Fest Newsletter #6 - October 7, 2025 | Rochester Game Festival

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 6d

Huge thank you to the Verdant Engine, @ropetool.bsky.social, @pelicanpost.bsky.social, and @darkrisedev.bsky.social teams for letting us know what you think of Bait & Tackle! Go check out their games on itch!!

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 6d

Find out what other devs think about Bait & Tackle!

youtube.com/shorts/dRqTF...

Developers Review Bait & Tackle!

YouTube video by Bad Bass Games

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 6d

Thank 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...

BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 8d

What is everyone's favorite fish to catch in Bait & Tackle so far?

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 11d

Check out the official trailer!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxE0...

Bait and Tackle - Official Release Trailer

Today is a reel exciting day… Bait & Tackle is OUT NOW on Steam and Itch.io! PLAY BAIT & TACKLE: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/Bait__Tackle/ Itch.io:…

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 11d

Today 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...

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 12d

Tomorrow...
youtu.be/DAVdyUkFt8U?...

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 13d

Bait & 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! 🐟

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 17d

ROC Game Fest is happening NOW!!

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 18d

Tomorrow!!

BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 22d

Want 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

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 20d

No bugs to see here, the game is perfect.

youtu.be/-gXaWGqO5f8

#wishlistwednesday #indiegame #indiedev #fishgame

Our Favorite Bugs

youtu.be

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 22d

Want 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

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 25d

We 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

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 27d

🐧

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · 29d

The 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

#indiegame

Where it All Began...

A look back at the development process of Bait & Tackle.

youtu.be

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · Sep 12

Curious 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

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · Sep 10

how 2 defeat mini minnow
youtu.be/wVIPs6pfyiM

#indiedev #steam #fishgame #indiegame

How 2 defeat mini minnow

youtu.be

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · Sep 8

Learn 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 #fish

Bait & Tackle Gameplay Overview Featuring Big Bass

Learn the basics of Bait & Tackle from this Big Bass boss takedown!

www.youtube.com

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · Sep 5

Without a doubt, you are a lionfish.

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · Sep 5

Which fish are you? Wishlist Bait & Tackle, then leave a comment to find out!
store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/...

#indigame #gamedev #fish #steam

Pixel art fish with text that reads "Which fish are you? Wishlist Bait & Tackle on Steam... then leave a comment to find out!"

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · Sep 4

Wishlist Bait & Tackle to get notified of release on October 3rd!
store.steampowered.com/app/3529390/...

#indiegame #gamedev #steam

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BadBassGames @badbassgames.bsky.social · Sep 2

We 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/...

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