Ever wanted to fish for bass in 16-bit glory? Kashiwagi Shigetaka’s Top Water Bassing is this weirdly specific SNES fishing sim where you’re basically just trying to land the biggest bass possible. The pixelated water ripples when you cast, and there’s something oddly satisfying about watching the lure plop in—even if the controls feel a little stiff by today’s standards.

You pick your spot, wait for a bite, and then mash buttons to reel it in without snapping the line. It’s not exactly fast-paced, but there’s a weird zen to it once you get the timing down. The music’s this chill, repetitive loop that either lulls you into focus or makes you zone out completely.

Honestly, it’s one of those games you play for 20 minutes thinking “this is kinda boring,” and then suddenly an hour’s gone by. If you’re into retro oddities or just miss the simplicity of old-school fishing games, it’s worth a cast.