Cache of the Day

Cache of the Day (ASCII Fishing Sim)

Boot up and cast your line into a digital dock.
Uncover rare catches hidden deep in the data stream.
Every fish is a string of characters — literally.
The rarer the pattern, the higher the value.

Gameplay

• Move left and right along the dock (A / D)

• Cast or reel your line with Spacebar

• Time your catch in the ASCII reel-bar minigame

• Sell your fish, earn gold, and upgrade your pole

• Fill out your ASCIIDEX — can you discover all 80 species?

Features

• Over 80 unique ASCII fish across rarity tiers

• Dynamic weather — storms bring rarer catches

• Random events like bird flocks and eagle dives

• Upgrades and daily progression

• ASCIIDEX tracker showing caught vs. uncaught fish

• Retro BGM with adjustable in-game volume controls

• Full DOS-green CRT aesthetic and text-based charm

Controls

Action	Key
Move	A / D or Arrow Keys
Cast / Reel	Spacebar
Open ASCIIDEX	J
Open Upgrades	K
Toggle Music	M
Volume ±	= / -

Tips

• Bigger fish lurk deeper — upgrade your pole to reach them.

• Rainy days bring better odds.

• Sell your catch often; your bag space is limited.

• Legendary fish might just be a myth… or maybe not.