- #1 Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats
97% matchVery Positive100% of 262 reviews2025
Dev: Addison Clinton
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 53.5% ★, Cats 27.9%, Puzzle 5%, Funny 3.6%, Casual 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the exact cat-themed, cozy fishing aesthetic and lighthearted tone of the seed game.
- #2 DREDGE
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 52,902 reviews2023
Dev: Black Salt GamesPub: Team17
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 11.0 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 63.4% ★, Sailing 18.3% ★, Exploration 9.4%, Psychological Horror 3.4%, Simulation 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features a highly addictive fishing and upgrade loop set in a mysterious world with unique fish behaviors.
- #3 DAVE THE DIVER
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 147,999 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 42.8% ★, Underwater 26.9% ★, Relaxing 6.9%, Exploration 5.7%, Funny 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep-sea exploration and fishing with a rewarding progression system and charming character interactions.
- #4 WEBFISHING
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 69,680 reviews2024
Dev: lamedeveloper
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
Why similar: Fishing 77.5% ★, Cute 10%, Casual 4.7%, Colorful 4%, Indie 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a cute, multiplayer fishing experience that emphasizes active participation and social exploration.
- #5 Luna's Fishing Garden
95% matchVery Positive94% of 2,201 reviews2021
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 57.2% ★, Nature 11.1%, Cute 8%, Relaxing 7%, Colorful 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing 2D game focused on fishing and island building that captures the same cozy, indie feel.
- #6 Fishing Paradiso
94% matchVery Positive91% of 322 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 69.9% ★, Cute 9.7%, Relaxing 9.2%, 2D 6%, Casual 3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a narrative-driven 2D fishing experience with a focus on collection and island exploration.
- #7 Whisker Waters
93% matchMixed46% of 69 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 66.5% ★, Relaxing 9%, Casual 5.4%, Simulation 4.4%, Exploration 4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a cat protagonist in a fantasy world where fishing is the core mechanic for exploration and progression.
- #8 Catch & Cook: Fishing Adventure
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 63 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 39.7% ★, Sailing 26.6% ★, Underwater 14.5% ★, Exploration 4.8%, Relaxing 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends active fishing with a satisfying progression loop involving sailing and exploration.
- #9 Cattails | Become a Cat!
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,660 reviews2017
Dev: Falcon Development
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 20.9 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 44.7%, Nature 13.6%, Cute 10%, Relaxing 6.8%, 2D 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the cat-themed life simulation aspect, offering a charming world to explore.
- #10 Slime Rancher
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 151,397 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 21.5 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 18.8%, Funny 14.7%, Colorful 14%, Simulation 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration, collection, and upgrading your tools in a colorful, cute, and relaxing environment.
- #11 Feed and Grow: Fish
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 20,772 reviews2016
Dev: Old B1oodPub: Greens s.r.o.
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts!
Why similar: Underwater 57.7% ★, Fishing 21.2% ★, Simulation 7.4%, Funny 4.5%, Colorful 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the underwater ecosystem and the survival-based progression of growing larger by eating smaller fish.
- #12 Far Fishing
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 987 reviews2025
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 59.5% ★, Arcade 8.5%, Relaxing 8.3%, Exploration 6.7%, Colorful 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style fishing game that focuses on exploration and quick, satisfying gameplay loops.
- #13 Captain Pawsome
89% matchMixed50% of 72 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 60.9% ★, Relaxing 8.3%, Cute 7.9%, Exploration 6.8%, 2D 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed adventure game that emphasizes exploration and story-rich interactions.
- #14 Fantasy Fishing Town
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 89 reviews2022
Dev: RainbowStudio
Windows
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 38.6% ★, Cats 18.4%, Underwater 13.2% ★, Funny 6.1%, Cute 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, pixel-art fishing game that emphasizes a relaxing and immersive environment.
- #15 Intergalactic Fishing
87% matchVery Positive95% of 385 reviews2020
Dev: Boat Anchor Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 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 62.4% ★, Relaxing 8.1%, Nature 7.7%, Exploration 6.6%, Simulation 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers deep, procedural fishing mechanics that cater to players who enjoy the technical side of the seed game.
- #16 Clawfish
86% matchVery Positive92% of 612 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 73.5% ★, Arcade 9.5%, Casual 8%, Colorful 5.4%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, arcade-style fishing game that focuses on the simple joy of catching fish.
- #17 Terraria
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,511,859 reviews2011
Dev: Re-Logic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 33.2 hrsMean: 149.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Why similar: Exploration 40.8%, 2D 40.1%, Indie 12.1%, Singleplayer 7%
Why You'll Like It: Contains a surprisingly deep and rewarding fishing system that is essential for late-game progression and crafting.
- #18 Forager
85% matchVery Positive90% of 43,003 reviews2019
Dev: HopFrogPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!
Why similar: 2D 26.3%, Exploration 25.2%, Indie 18.8%, Casual 10.3%, Simulation 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same addictive 'just one more' upgrade loop and collection-based gameplay found in the seed game.
- #19 Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia
84% matchVery Positive91% of 270 reviews2021
Dev: Bryce Bucher
Windows
Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.
Why similar: Fishing 83.8% ★, Casual 7.2%, Colorful 5.1%, Psychological Horror 2.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, fishing-focused adventure game with a unique atmosphere and exploration elements.
- #20 Chillquarium
83% matchVery Positive92% of 8,063 reviews2023
Dev: Ben Reber
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 51.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 43.5% ★, Underwater 22% ★, Nature 8.2%, Relaxing 6.7%, Cute 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the creature-collection aspect of fishing with a relaxing, low-stress pace.
- #21 Stardew Valley
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 992,215 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.7 hrsMean: 83.6 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 45.8% ★, Relaxing 19.2%, Cute 9.2%, Simulation 8.1%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features an iconic, skill-based fishing minigame that serves as a core part of its rewarding progression system.
- #22 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
82% matchMixed68% of 2,151 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Bear StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 53.6% ★, Underwater 19.1% ★, Nature 7.8%, Relaxing 6.2%, Simulation 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a more realistic take on the fishing genre for players who want to master different rods and techniques.
- #23 Isle of Jura
84% matchMixed63% of 1,393 reviews2022
Dev: EM Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!
Why similar: Fishing 50.9% ★, Nature 14.3%, Exploration 7.1%, Cute 6.5%, Relaxing 6%
Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused exploration game that highlights the tranquility of fishing in a beautiful setting.
- #24 Idle Fishing
81% matchVery Positive83% of 1,844 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 182.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Relax and catch fish in a beautiful environment. Hire skilled crewmates, invest in lucrative buildings, unlock many boats & upgrades. Dive into the challenge of the fishing mini-game for an interactive experience unlike any other!
Why similar: Fishing 67.5% ★, Relaxing 10.6%, Colorful 6.7%, Cute 6.3%, Casual 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, relaxing fishing game that allows for a low-intensity experience while still focusing on the core fishing theme.
- #25 Fishing Adventure
81% matchVery Positive86% of 1,689 reviews2019
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 5.7 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 74% ★, Nature 8.2%, Simulation 4.9%, Funny 4.9%, Casual 3%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward fishing simulation that provides a wide variety of locations and fish species to discover.
- #26 Desktop Fishing
79% matchVery Positive90% of 325 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 62% ★, Relaxing 8.3%, Cute 8%, Colorful 5.4%, Simulation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual fishing experience designed for quick, relaxing sessions on your desktop.
- #27 Grove Fisher
80% matchMostly Positive70% of 94 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 56.3% ★, Nature 9.2%, Cute 8.6%, Relaxing 8.2%, Funny 7%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, fishing-centric game that rewards players with loot and progression in a relaxing forest setting.
- #28 Cast n Chill
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,084 reviews2025
Dev: Wombat Brawler
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 52.3% ★, Underwater 18.8% ★, Nature 9.2%, Relaxing 8.4%, 2D 2.7%
- #29 A Short Hike
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Nature 20.2%, Cute 18.4%, Relaxing 18.4%, Exploration 17.2%, Funny 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: While not strictly a fishing game, it captures the same cozy, exploration-heavy, and charming indie spirit.
- #30 Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas
77% matchVery Positive88% of 740 reviews2026
Dev: Happy Universe Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 36.1% ★, Underwater 17.8% ★, Cats 13.8%, Relaxing 8.7%, Arcade 6.9%
- #31 Bit-Cremental: Fishistry
78% matchMostly Positive76% of 84 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 51.5% ★, Cute 11.8%, Relaxing 8.8%, 2D 6.8%, Casual 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, 2D indie title that focuses on the simple pleasure of fishing and collection.
- #32 Cozy Island Idle
79% 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 48% ★, Underwater 30.9% ★, Cute 6.8%, Casual 3.5%, Simulation 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing, underwater-themed fishing experience with a focus on creature collection.
- #33 Fischer's Fishing Journey
76% matchVery Positive91% of 1,547 reviews2025
Dev: CutefishPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 80.2 hrsMean: 156.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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 41.8% ★, Cats 26.9%, Cute 6%, Relaxing 5.6%, Funny 4.8%
- #34 Collector's Cove
75% matchVery Positive91% of 114 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% ★, Fishing 27.4% ★, Nature 13.1%, Exploration 6.1%, Colorful 4.4%
- #35 Slime Rancher 2
73% matchVery Positive94% of 46,920 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 27.2%, Relaxing 23.3%, Colorful 18.3%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Simulation 8.8%
- #36 垂钓大师 FishingMaster
74% matchVery Positive90% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: Prism
Windows
"Fishing Master" is an idle fishing, collecting, and nurturing game. You can fish through [online/offline] idle mode, earning substantial funds to purchase various items. You can also exchange items with other players via the in-game marketplace.
Why similar: Fishing 63% ★, Cats 16.8%, Cute 6.6%, Casual 6.1%, 2D 4.9%
- #37 Idle Waters
73% matchVery Positive95% of 348 reviews2025
Dev: Ignita Games
Windows
Median: 39.0 hrsMean: 68.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 56.7% ★, Nature 14.3%, Relaxing 8%, Cute 5.8%, Simulation 4.4%
- #38 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
75% matchVery Positive89% of 8,678 reviews2018
Dev: Pancake GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 63.9% ★, Nature 14.3%, Exploration 6.1%, Simulation 4.6%, Relaxing 4.5%
- #39 Internet Fisherman
76% matchMixed50% of 56 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 56.3% ★, Cats 29.7%, Simulation 3.9%, Casual 3.9%, 2D 2.8%
- #40 Fishlike
73% matchVery Positive91% of 176 reviews2024
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
High speed microgames involving fish, fishing, and fishlike activities.
Why similar: Fishing 44.9% ★, Sailing 24.1% ★, Arcade 7.6%, Funny 5.7%, Underwater 4.4% ★
- #41 fishy
74% matchVery Positive87% of 411 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 42.1% ★, Casual 22.6%, Indie 18.2%, Cute 7.3%, Exploration 5%
- #42 Mineko's Night Market
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 345 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 30.9%, Cute 7.4%, Exploration 4.6%, Simulation 3.7%
- #43 Snacko
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,002 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 41.4% ★, Cats 23.3%, Cute 7.9%, Funny 6.4%, Colorful 5.7%
- #44 Tasty Blue
72% matchVery Positive89% of 697 reviews2015
Dev: Dingo Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 48.3% ★, Funny 13.9%, Cute 9.7%, 2D 6%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #45 Cornerpond
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,566 reviews2025
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 74.6 hrsMean: 124.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A chill idle-fishing desktop toy in the corner of your screen. Buy upgrades, catch rare fish, and customize your avatar at your own pace!
Why similar: Fishing 59.3% ★, Nature 12.8%, Relaxing 8.4%, Cute 7.5%, Simulation 4.7%
- #46 Fish Hunters: Most Lethal Fishing Simulator 🐟
70% matchMixed63% of 607 reviews2026
Dev: Pmdk23Pub: Polden Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Hunt fish solo or in co-op. Haul them in and take them down with crazy guns. Try out different baits and rods, explore unique locations, and complete your fish collection in the atlas. Or just kick back by the campfire with friends in this wild webfishing adventure 🎣 🐟 💥
Why similar: Fishing 64.7% ★, Funny 8.4%, Arcade 7.3%, Exploration 6.9%, Colorful 4.9%
- #47 Cats Organized Neatly
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,698 reviews2020
Dev: DU&I
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange your feline friends in a way that fits the grid. Cats Organized Neatly comes with 80 different handcrafted levels and a whole bunch of cats in all shapes and sizes.
Why similar: Cats 41%, Funny 10.1%, Cute 9.6%, Relaxing 9.5%, Puzzle 9.1%
- #48 Fishy 3D
71% matchVery Positive95% of 80 reviews2020
Dev: Sokpop Collective
Windows · Mac
An adventure game about a hungry fish 🐟 Dive, jump, swim and eat your way through a lush micro-world. Can you escape the polluted pond?
Why similar: Underwater 26.3% ★, Nature 17.6%, Exploration 9.3%, Puzzle 9.1%, Cute 8.8%
- #49 Fishing Vacation
69% matchVery Positive96% of 278 reviews2022
Dev: Teebowah Games
Windows
A Game Boy styled fishing horror adventure
Why similar: Fishing 66.5% ★, Casual 11.4%, 2D 8.2%, Simulation 6.3%, Indie 5.3%
- #50 Fisher Idle
70% matchMixed63% of 52 reviews2025
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 64.5% ★, Casual 12.4%, Colorful 8.9%, Relaxing 8.5%, Indie 4.3%
- #51 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
71% matchMixed63% of 7,401 reviews2022
Dev: Expansive WorldsPub: Avalanche Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 40.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.
Why similar: Fishing 55% ★, Nature 14.8%, Relaxing 7.2%, Arcade 5.8%, Exploration 5.7%
- #52 Shakes and Fidget
69% matchVery Positive92% of 36,821 reviews2016
Dev: Playa Games GmbH
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 225.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Shakes & Fidget is a hilarious fantasy role-playing satire and at the same time, an award-winning RPG! Sounds crazy? With over 50 million enthusiastic players, it ranks among the most celebrated online role-playing games worldwide!
Why similar: Funny 38.9%, 2D 34.4%, Casual 26.7%
- #53 3D Arcade Fishing
71% 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 69.4% ★, Simulation 11%, Casual 9.9%, Relaxing 6.9%, Indie 2.8%
- #54 Critter Cove
66% matchVery Positive95% of 1,823 reviews2024
Dev: Gentleman Rat Studios
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore your town, sail across a mysterious archipelago, rescue animal pals. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
Why similar: Fishing 28% ★, Sailing 21% ★, Underwater 18.1% ★, Cats 15.3%, Cute 4.4%
- #55 Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
68% matchMixed66% of 1,515 reviews2024
Dev: MulticastPub: MulticastGames
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 149.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dive into the most fun idle fishing arcade game! Manage your Fish Kingdoms with automated fishing, upgrade your boat and gear, invest in passive income, and outsmart the market. Become the ultimate fish tycoon!
Why similar: Fishing 59.9% ★, Arcade 11.6%, Cute 11.2%, Relaxing 8.3%, Casual 7.1%
- #56 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,220 reviews2025
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 45.2% ★, Underwater 23.2% ★, Nature 11.8%, Cute 5.8%, Relaxing 5.3%
- #57 Megaquarium
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,644 reviews2018
Dev: Twice Circled
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.
Why similar: Underwater 39% ★, Fishing 30.6% ★, Cute 8.7%, Relaxing 6.5%, Simulation 5.1%
- #58 Fishing Planet
67% matchVery Positive87% of 73,403 reviews2017
Dev: Fishing Planet LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and 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.
Why similar: Fishing 88.6% ★, Relaxing 4.8%, Simulation 3.9%, Family Friendly 1.1%, Casual 0.9%
- #59 Nautical Life
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 58 reviews2018
Dev: Alphaquest GamesPub: Alphaquest Games
Windows
Buy yachts and customize the interior with furniture, besides fishing around the world!
Why similar: Fishing 67.9% ★, Nature 7.8%, Simulation 4.9%, Casual 4.6%, Indie 4%
- #60 Ice Lakes
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,640 reviews2016
Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ice Lakes is a modern ice fishing simulator with different single and multiplayer game modes and sandbox approach to wintertime fishing. Use and customize wide selection of fishing gear and learn how changing season, bottom topology, time of day and weather conditions affects fish behavior.
Why similar: Fishing 88.7% ★, Simulation 5.8%, Indie 3.6%, Casual 1.1%, Singleplayer 0.8%
