- #1 DAVE THE DIVER
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 161,000 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
Why similar: Fishing 43% ★, Underwater 26.8% ★, Relaxing 7%, Exploration 5.7%, Funny 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep-sea exploration and fishing with a satisfying management loop that perfectly mirrors the progression of the seed game.
- #2 DREDGE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 56,479 reviews2023
Dev: Black Salt GamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
Why similar: Fishing 62.8% ★, Sailing 18.5% ★, Exploration 9.4%, Psychological Horror 3.7%, Simulation 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features an addictive fishing and upgrade loop set in a mysterious, atmospheric world that rewards exploration.
- #3 Whisker Waters
96% matchMixed46% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Underbite GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Whisker Waters is the ultimate RPG adventure that blends light fantasy and the art of fishing into a mesmerizing world. As a player, you'll create and play as your very own Cat character and embark on a whimsical fishing journey like never before.
Why similar: Fishing 66% ★, Relaxing 9.1%, Casual 5.4%, Simulation 4.5%, Exploration 4%
Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed fishing RPG that captures the whimsical spirit and feline protagonist charm of the seed game.
- #4 Luna's Fishing Garden
95% matchVery Positive94% of 2,231 reviews2021
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Why similar: Fishing 56.8% ★, Nature 11.3%, Cute 8.1%, Relaxing 7.1%, Colorful 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, relaxing game focused on fishing and island building that shares the cute, 2D aesthetic.
- #5 Fishing Paradiso
94% matchVery Positive91% of 331 reviews2022
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!
Why similar: Fishing 69.6% ★, Cute 9.8%, Relaxing 9.4%, 2D 5.9%, Casual 3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a narrative-driven experience with charming pixel art and a focus on collecting unique fish species.
- #6 Chillquarium
93% matchVery Positive92% of 8,350 reviews2023
Dev: Ben Reber
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 52.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Chillquarium is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium as you progress from a simple starter tank to your dream setup by filling your collection with rare exotic fish and ultra-rare color variants!
Why similar: Fishing 46.1% ★, Underwater 14.1% ★, Nature 12.9%, Cute 6.5%, Relaxing 6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the idle and collection aspects of fish-keeping, perfect for players who enjoy the cataloging side of the seed game.
- #7 Moonglow Bay
94% matchMixed67% of 754 reviews2021
Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!
Why similar: Fishing 38% ★, Sailing 28.8% ★, Nature 9.5%, Relaxing 5.6%, Cute 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fishing-focused adventure game that emphasizes cozy vibes, community interaction, and upgrading your gear.
- #8 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
91% matchVery Positive95% of 53,173 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Fishing 48.1% ★, Relaxing 16.7%, Exploration 12.7%, Funny 11.4%, Indie 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: While broader in scope, its fishing mini-games and cozy management mechanics provide a similar sense of relaxation and progression.
- #9 Summer in Mara
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,192 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Why similar: Nature 29.8%, Relaxing 20.8%, Cute 17.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Colorful 9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a beautiful, colorful world with fishing and exploration mechanics that feel very similar to the seed game's island setting.
- #10 Terraria
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,548,448 reviews2011
Dev: Re-Logic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 33.8 hrsMean: 151.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Why similar: Exploration 41.1%, 2D 39.7%, Indie 12.1%, Singleplayer 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Contains a surprisingly deep and rewarding fishing system that is essential for progression and crafting powerful gear.
- #11 Catch & Cook: Fishing Adventure
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 66 reviews2023
Dev: Campfire Studio
Windows · Mac
Catch & Cook is a fishing adventure game in which you are not only a fisherman, but also a restaurant owner. Explore the ocean, catch fish and cook them in your own restaurant. A wide variety of fish, recipes and gameplay mechanics await you. So, what are you waiting for?
Why similar: Fishing 39.4% ★, Sailing 26.8% ★, Underwater 14.4% ★, Exploration 4.8%, Relaxing 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends fishing with cooking and exploration, providing a similar sense of discovery and progression.
- #12 Isle of Jura
89% matchMixed63% of 1,508 reviews2022
Dev: EM Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!
Why similar: Fishing 50.8% ★, Nature 14.3%, Exploration 7%, Cute 6.5%, Relaxing 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy game that features fishing as a primary way to interact with the environment.
- #13 Feed and Grow: Fish
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 21,631 reviews2016
Dev: Old B1oodPub: Greens s.r.o.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts!
Why similar: Underwater 57.2% ★, Fishing 21.4% ★, Simulation 7.6%, Funny 4.5%, Colorful 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the survival and growth aspects of underwater life, offering a different perspective on the aquatic theme.
- #14 Slime Rancher
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 156,628 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Why similar: Cute 29.8%, Exploration 18.7%, Funny 14.7%, Colorful 13.9%, Simulation 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the cute, creature-collecting, and upgrade-driven gameplay loop that makes the seed game so addictive.
- #15 Stardew Valley
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,034,074 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.9 hrsMean: 85.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Why similar: Fishing 45.3% ★, Relaxing 19.7%, Cute 9.2%, Simulation 8.2%, 2D 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Includes a highly polished and addictive fishing mini-game that serves as a core pillar of its cozy, progression-heavy gameplay.
- #16 Fischer's Fishing Journey
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,766 reviews2025
Dev: CutefishPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 93.3 hrsMean: 166.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Put Fischer on your desktop as your ultimate study and work buddy. He'll fish quietly in the corner, taking care of it all—you just drop in occasionally to collect your rewards, unlock new fish, upgrade your rod, while enjoying that calming, healing atmosphere.
Why similar: Fishing 41.7% ★, Cats 26.9%, Cute 6.1%, Relaxing 5.7%, Funny 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: An idle-focused fishing game that leans into the progression and collection elements of the genre.
- #17 Captain Pawsome
88% matchMixed48% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Set sail with Captain Pawsome on the relaxing 2D fishing adventure! Craft, upgrade, customize, and conquer the high seas. Clean the environment, catch unique fish, and unleash your inner adventurer. Dive in now and make a splash!
Why similar: Fishing 60.7% ★, Relaxing 8.5%, Cute 7.9%, Exploration 6.9%, 2D 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed adventure that captures the cute, indie spirit of the seed game.
- #18 Tchia
85% matchVery Positive88% of 895 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: Funny 24.9%, Exploration 23.5%, Colorful 22.9%, Cute 22%, Singleplayer 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that features immersive fishing mechanics and a vibrant, tropical atmosphere.
- #19 Clawfish
84% matchVery Positive92% of 635 reviews2021
Dev: David CzarnowskiPub: davidczar
Windows · Mac
Median: 36 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Clawfish is a fishing claw machine game. Visit an isolated train station with a fishing arcade. Explore the dock, play the machines, and take some time to relax by the water.
Why similar: Fishing 73.3% ★, Arcade 9.6%, Casual 8.1%, Colorful 5.5%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, arcade-style fishing game that focuses on the core mechanic of catching fish in an atmospheric setting.
- #20 Fishing Inc
82% matchVery Positive92% of 1,789 reviews2026
Dev: BigBonk Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Fishing Inc is a cozy incremental fishing game! Catch fish, earn cash, and unlock powerful skills. Master new ponds, fill your Fish Log with Legendary catches, and become the ultimate angler!
Why similar: Fishing 54.1% ★, Nature 10.2%, Relaxing 8.3%, Arcade 6.6%, Colorful 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: An incremental game that focuses on scaling up your fishing operations.
- #21 Littlewood
83% matchVery Positive93% of 6,824 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.
Why similar: Fishing 46.6% ★, Relaxing 15.8%, Cute 9.3%, Exploration 9.2%, Simulation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, cozy game where fishing is a key activity for collecting resources and progressing through the world.
- #22 Cozy Island Idle
84% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Overaction Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cozy Island Idle is a chill fishing idle game where you catch all sort of fantasy fishes to showcase them in an Aquarium to sell them to turn a profit and customize your aquarium and island.
Why similar: Fishing 47.8% ★, Underwater 30.9% ★, Cute 6.9%, Casual 3.5%, Simulation 3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, idle-style game that centers on fishing and collecting creatures in a cute, underwater-adjacent environment.
- #23 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
82% matchMixed67% of 2,283 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Bear StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!
Why similar: Fishing 53.3% ★, Underwater 19% ★, Nature 7.9%, Relaxing 6.3%, Simulation 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a more realistic, technical fishing experience for players looking to master the mechanics of the sport.
- #24 Far Fishing
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,138 reviews2025
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Far Fishing is a short and relaxing fishing game. Set off on a journey to the edge of the world, catching a variety of fish and upgrading your boat along the way.
Why similar: Fishing 60% ★, Arcade 8.5%, Relaxing 7.9%, Exploration 6.4%, Colorful 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, incremental fishing game that emphasizes simplicity and quick, satisfying loops.
- #25 Bit-Cremental: Fishistry
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Inner Realm Studios
Windows
Grow fish with a gachapon twist in this bite-sized idler! Feed, nurture, and watch as fisher people reel in mature catches, earning money to upgrade things like feeding, growth, and fishing speeds for even faster profits.
Why similar: Fishing 51.1% ★, Cute 11.9%, Relaxing 8.9%, 2D 6.7%, Casual 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, 2D incremental game that focuses on the satisfaction of catching and cataloging fish.
- #26 Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas
79% matchVery Positive86% of 948 reviews2026
Dev: Happy Universe Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
5 minutes to get started, play anytime! This is a relaxing fishing-themed incremental game. You will join the Cat Captains to explore global fishing grounds, catch fish, and collect resources. Every rewarding voyage will have you shouting, "One more round!"
Why similar: Fishing 35.8% ★, Underwater 17.2% ★, Cats 13.4%, Relaxing 8.6%, Arcade 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the cat theme with incremental mechanics for a casual, progression-focused experience.
- #27 Fishing Adventure
80% matchVery Positive86% of 1,710 reviews2019
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Fishing Adventure is a typical fishing game, where the player can (drums) catch different fish species! Fish in USA, Hawaii and other unique fisheries.
Why similar: Fishing 73.6% ★, Nature 8.3%, Simulation 5%, Funny 4.9%, Family Friendly 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward fishing simulator that provides a more grounded take on the activity.
- #28 Scale the Depths
77% matchVery Positive88% of 1,927 reviews2026
Dev: Glass Gecko GamesPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Fish, scale, sell, repeat. Scale the Depths is a casual fishing game built around this simple but satisfying loop. Feed hungry customers, upgrade your gear, and uncover the many secrets hidden beneath the surface.
Why similar: Fishing 38.6% ★, Underwater 23% ★, Funny 7.1%, Arcade 5.1%, Relaxing 5%
- #29 Cast n Chill
77% matchVery Positive95% of 8,579 reviews2025
Dev: Wombat Brawler
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.
Why similar: Fishing 48.1% ★, Underwater 20.4% ★, Nature 10.8%, Relaxing 7.8%, 2D 3.1%
- #30 How to Fish
76% matchVery Positive94% of 21,672 reviews2026
Dev: Dazed Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A 1-4 player physics based fishing simulator. While drinking and boating you suddenly crash into a small island. To work your way back home you have to learn How to Fish.
Why similar: Fishing 72.6% ★, Nature 15.3%, Colorful 4.2%, Indie 3.5%, Psychological Horror 3.1%
- #31 Grow: Song of the Evertree
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Nature 25.8%, Cute 16.6%, Exploration 14.5%, Colorful 12.4%, Simulation 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and collecting in a whimsical world that emphasizes a cozy, low-stress experience.
- #32 Idle Fishing
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,945 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 190.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relax and catch fish in beautiful environments while your crew works for you, even offline. Hire crewmates, collect pets, sail ever-bigger boats, and uncover layer after layer of progression. Simple to start, surprisingly deep.
Why similar: Fishing 67.1% ★, Relaxing 10.8%, Colorful 6.7%, Cute 6.4%, Casual 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, idle-focused game that captures the relaxing, repetitive nature of fishing.
- #33 Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats
76% matchVery Positive100% of 430 reviews2025
Dev: Cat Lake Games
Windows
Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats is a puzzle solving, cat collecting, fishing game where you uncover the secrets of Silly Lake in a quest to fish up every last one of its pointy eared denizens.
Why similar: Fishing 53.2% ★, Cats 28.1%, Puzzle 5%, Funny 3.7%, Casual 3.3%
- #34 Intergalactic Fishing
78% matchVery Positive95% of 400 reviews2020
Dev: Boat Anchor Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Intergalactic Fishing is a fishing RPG that features procedurally generated content and graphics. Travel to lakes all over the universe and catch unique fish, explore uncharted lakes and sell data, complete quests, upgrade your gear, compete in fishing tournaments, design your own lures, and more!
Why similar: Fishing 62% ★, Relaxing 8.3%, Nature 7.9%, Exploration 6.6%, Simulation 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a more complex, procedural approach to fishing that will appeal to those who enjoy the mechanics of the seed game.
- #35 Fish to Cats: Catch & Feed
75% matchNo user reviews82% of 201 reviews2026
Dev: Kygua Tech
Windows
Loads of fish! Loads of cats! Sail out to sea, charm every furball on Cat Island with fresh catch. Live your cozy ocean cat life!
Why similar: Fishing 40.5% ★, Cats 20.6%, Nature 9.8%, Relaxing 8.4%, Casual 5.7%
- #36 WEBFISHING
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 70,366 reviews2024
Dev: lamedeveloper
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
Why similar: Fishing 77.4% ★, Cute 10.1%, Casual 4.7%, Colorful 3.9%, Indie 2.7%
- #37 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,680 reviews2025
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A happy aquarium that lives at the bottom of your screen! Tiny Aquarium is a social idle simulator that keeps growing, even when offline. Hatch, sell fish, decorate, go fishin’, and visit your friends’ aquariums with bite-sized daily sessions.
Why similar: Fishing 45% ★, Underwater 22.9% ★, Nature 11.9%, Cute 5.9%, Relaxing 5.4%
- #38 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
74% matchVery Positive89% of 9,104 reviews2018
Dev: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Why similar: Fishing 63.8% ★, Nature 14.4%, Exploration 6%, Simulation 4.6%, Relaxing 4.5%
- #39 Fantasy Fishing Town
75% matchMostly Positive80% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: RainbowStudio
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome to Fantasy Fishing Town!Embark on a journey to catch various fish and complete quests to find the legendary fish. Enjoy the unique pleasure of pixel graphics and side-scrolling fishing!The legendary fish - it's mine!
Why similar: Fishing 38.4% ★, Cats 18.4%, Underwater 13.1% ★, Funny 6.2%, Relaxing 5.6%
- #40 Cats Fishing for Cats
74% matchMixed43% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: 1st-impact co.,Ltd.
Windows · Mac
This game is about fishing with your cat, surrounded by the sounds of nature. Just hang out with your cat and you will get a new cat at regular intervals. You can earn Paw Points by petting the cat or convert the cat you have into Paw Points to get a new cat.
Why similar: Cats 44.5%, Cute 23%, Casual 16.7%, Relaxing 14.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #41 Grove Fisher
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: EVIL CORP GAMES
Windows · Mac · Linux
A relaxing idle game about fishing. Discover dozens of fishes and treasures! Spend your resources on growing your operation and unlocking new varieties of underground life! Achieve goals, buy skills, and mutate rare fish to improve your profits!
Why similar: Fishing 55.6% ★, Nature 9.3%, Cute 8.7%, Relaxing 8.4%, Funny 7.1%
- #42 Internet Fisherman
73% matchMixed52% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Netzz
Windows
"Internet Fisherman" is an idle fishing game with Steam Community trading, where you can obtain rare fish every 2 hours and add them to your Steam inventory. Players can feed fish to cats to increase affection, and will appear on the affection leaderboard to compete with other players.
Why similar: Fishing 56% ★, Cats 29.9%, Simulation 4%, Casual 3.9%, 2D 2.7%
- #43 Collector's Cove
70% matchVery Positive89% of 174 reviews2026
Dev: VoodooDuck
Windows
All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!
Why similar: Sailing 37.1% ★, Fishing 27.3% ★, Nature 13.2%, Exploration 6%, Colorful 4.3%
- #44 Fishing Planet
71% matchVery Positive87% of 77,043 reviews2017
Dev: Fishing Planet LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Fishing Planet® is a highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Free-to-Play and just a download away!
Why similar: Fishing 88.3% ★, Relaxing 4.9%, Simulation 3.9%, Family Friendly 1.1%, Casual 0.9%
- #45 fishy
71% matchVery Positive87% of 426 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 47%
A game about a hungry fish 🐟 Eat to grow bigger, but watch out for fishes bigger than you! Grow big, strong and explore! Can you escape the pond?
Why similar: Fishing 42% ★, Casual 22.7%, Indie 18.1%, Cute 7.4%, Exploration 5.1%
- #46 Tasty Blue
72% matchVery Positive89% of 738 reviews2015
Dev: Dingo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Tasty Blue is an underwater side-scrolling eat 'em up game. You start as a small goldfish with an insatiable appetite. After being overfed by your owner, you'll escape into the ocean and eat everything that you encounter. The more you eat, the bigger you get!
Why similar: Underwater 48.2% ★, Funny 14%, Cute 9.7%, Relaxing 6%, 2D 5.8%
- #47 Desktop Fishing
69% matchVery Positive91% of 359 reviews2025
Dev: Ostend Games
Windows
Desktop Fishing is a cozy idle game that sits in the corner of your screen. Go about your usual desk work (or don't) while your frog buddy catches fish, discovers new outfits, and unlocks fishing spots.
Why similar: Fishing 68.6% ★, Cute 8%, Relaxing 6.9%, 2D 4.6%, Colorful 4.5%
- #48 Fishlike
69% matchVery Positive91% of 181 reviews2024
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
High speed microgames involving fish, fishing, and fishlike activities.
Why similar: Fishing 44.6% ★, Sailing 24.4% ★, Arcade 7.7%, Funny 5.8%, Underwater 4.4% ★
- #49 Black Hole Fishing
67% matchVery Positive89% of 560 reviews2026
Dev: SDG GamesPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Black Hole Fishing is an absurd incremental game about catching, breeding, and perfecting SO MANY fish. Catch a fish, optimize its traits, then stock your pond with it as you pour fish and science into an endless singularity!
Why similar: Fishing 63.1% ★, Funny 11.8%, Relaxing 9.2%, 2D 5%, Simulation 4.4%
- #50 Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia
70% matchVery Positive91% of 282 reviews2021
Dev: Bryce Bucher
Windows
Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.
Why similar: Fishing 83.7% ★, Casual 7.1%, Colorful 5%, Psychological Horror 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #51 Mineko's Night Market
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 362 reviews2023
Dev: Meowza GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac
Mineko’s Night Market is a narrative-driven, social simulation adventure game that celebrates Japanese culture and invites players to craft whimsical items, eat delicious snacks, and ultimately enjoy all the cats.
Why similar: Fishing 36% ★, Cats 30.8%, Cute 7.4%, Exploration 4.6%, Simulation 3.8%
- #52 Cattails | Become a Cat!
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,690 reviews2017
Dev: Falcon Development
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Become a cat! Cattails is a unique animal simulation RPG. Hunt for food, fight invading cats, explore to gather herbs, and socialize with other cats in an expansive open world. Get married and raise a family of kittens, befriend your neighbors, and learn to live in the dangerous wilderness!
Why similar: Cats 47.7%, Nature 19.3%, Cute 12.1%, Colorful 7.1%, Simulation 5.9%
- #53 Fisher Idle
68% matchMixed60% of 58 reviews2026
Dev: Bahamut Games
Windows
Start from scratch in the middle of the ocean as a fisherman! Buy bigger boats, upgrade your ships, and build your fishing empire. Remember: more fish means more gold!
Why similar: Fishing 64.3% ★, Casual 12.4%, Colorful 8.9%, Relaxing 8.7%, Indie 4.3%
- #54 Fishing Vacation
68% matchVery Positive95% of 289 reviews2022
Dev: Teebowah Games
Windows
A Game Boy styled fishing horror adventure
Why similar: Fishing 66.4% ★, Casual 11.5%, 2D 8.1%, Simulation 6.5%, Indie 5.3%
- #55 Critical Fishing
67% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2024
Dev: lazygun
Windows
Take part in wormkinds heroic struggle for freedom from their archnemesis. Upgrade your arsenal, tools and submarine to decimate the fish population to reach the ultimate goal: to boldly go where no worm has gone before.
Why similar: Fishing 48.8% ★, Underwater 28.9% ★, Funny 7.6%, 2D 3.8%, Casual 3.1%
- #56 Idle Waters
66% matchVery Positive95% of 391 reviews2025
Dev: Ignita Games
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 68.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A relaxing idle fishing game that waits for you at the bottom of your screen. CATCH fish, BUY upgrades, COMPLETE your collection, and DISPLAY them in your aquarium.
Why similar: Fishing 55.4% ★, Nature 14.9%, Relaxing 8.2%, Cute 6.2%, Simulation 4.5%
- #57 Snacko
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,045 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Why similar: Fishing 41% ★, Cats 23.3%, Cute 8%, Funny 6.4%, Colorful 5.7%
- #58 Slime Rancher 2
64% matchVery Positive95% of 49,727 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Why similar: Cute 27.1%, Relaxing 23.7%, Colorful 18%, Family Friendly 9%, Simulation 8.8%
- #59 3D Arcade Fishing
70% matchMixed60% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
3D Arcade Fishing is a fun and easy to learn casual game - great fun for everyone, not just fishing fanatics. Experience the joys of fishing: both the quiet and peace while waiting for the fish to bite and all the thrills of trying to haul in your catch.
Why similar: Fishing 69% ★, Simulation 11.2%, Casual 9.9%, Relaxing 7.1%, Indie 2.8%