- #1 Rusty's Retirement
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,660 reviews2024
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 22.8 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Idler 25.5%, Economy 20.9%, Nature 17.9%, Relaxing 8.9%, Resource Management 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Like Chillquarium, this game is designed to run in the background of your desktop, offering a cozy, low-stress farming experience.
- #2 Megaquarium
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,727 reviews2018
Dev: Twice Circled
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.1 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: Creature Collector 24.3%, Fishing 16.2% ★, Underwater 15.1% ★, Economy 10.2%, Capitalism 9%
Why You'll Like It: This deep management simulation allows you to design and curate complex aquariums with a focus on species compatibility and visitor satisfaction.
- #3 Luna's Fishing Garden
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,225 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 27% ★, Collectathon 19.1%, Idler 15.8%, Cozy 10.9%, Nature 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This relaxing game combines fishing and island-building with a charming aesthetic that mirrors the cozy vibes of Chillquarium.
- #4 Bugtopia
94% matchVery Positive93% of 972 reviews2025
Dev: Nocturnal GamesPub: GCORES PUBLISHING
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
300+ lifelike bugs to collect and grow—breed them to unlock rare species! Customize your terrarium with 300+ landscaping items and 70+ backgrounds. A tiny, soothing nature escape on your screen!🦋🐌🦗🐝🐞🐛🦐
Why similar: Creature Collector 18.6%, Collectathon 16.8%, Idler 15.6%, Incremental 13.6%, Economy 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: An idle creature-collector that emphasizes nature-themed progression and incremental growth similar to Chillquarium.
- #5 Aquarium Designer
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,200 reviews2021
Dev: Sigur StudioPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Aquarium Designer gives you an opportunity to create the aquarium of your dreams! Become a professional whose job is to design it, build it, and fill it with the various underwater wildlife! All types, all sizes - your creativity is your only limit!
Why similar: Idler 22.5%, Underwater 22.2% ★, Incremental 19.5%, Relaxing 10%, Resource Management 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the creative aspect of Chillquarium, this game lets you focus entirely on the artistic design and decoration of various aquatic habitats.
- #6 Fish Tycoon 2: Virtual Aquarium
95% matchMixed56% of 288 reviews2018
Dev: Last Day Of Work
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Greetings Tycoons! Your favorite mobile game is now available on Windows & Mac! Are you as excited as we are? Happy Fishing!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
Why You'll Like It: A classic creature-collection experience where you breed and sell exotic fish to expand your aquarium empire.
- #7 Slime Rancher
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 154,977 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.6 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 48.3%, Colorful 17.4%, Simulation 13.7%, Family Friendly 12.7%, Casual 8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a satisfying loop of collecting, feeding, and managing unique creatures in a vibrant, colorful world.
- #8 Ribbit Ranch
92% matchVery Positive98% of 120 reviews2025
Dev: Jack McAllister
Windows
Ribbit Ranch is a cozy idle simulation game for casual play. Collect over 200 million types of frogs, raise them in real time, and sell them for profit. Customize habitats with decorations, rare species, and ultra-rare special frogs.
Why similar: Animals 19.2% ★, Creature Collector 13.7%, Idler 10%, Collectathon 9.9%, Capitalism 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy creature-collector that focuses on the idle management of frogs, providing a similar satisfying feedback loop of growth and collection.
- #9 DAVE THE DIVER
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 157,033 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 26.6 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 50.3% ★, Underwater 22.9% ★, Relaxing 12.1%, Simulation 6.2%, Casual 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines deep-sea fishing exploration with the management of a sushi restaurant, offering a more active but equally rewarding aquatic gameplay loop.
- #10 Time Is Honey
91% matchVery Positive88% of 274 reviews2024
Dev: CakeDev
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Time Is Honey is a relaxing idle game where you manage bee hives. Collect unique bees by opening bee packs, take care of them in real-time and then turn it all into profit. Unlock, upgrade and customize your hives, and enjoy completing your collection of bees.
Why similar: Creature Collector 18.8%, Capitalism 16%, Collectathon 15%, Idler 13.8%, Economy 11%
Why You'll Like It: Features a management-heavy creature collection system that rewards players for optimizing their resources over time.
- #11 Chonkers
90% matchVery Positive88% of 591 reviews2024
Dev: Solar Eclipse Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 34.4 hrsMean: 99.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Chonkers is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Adopt the cutest fur balls and watch them ramp up the chonk scale as you play with them. Find them a new family. They’ll pay A LOT for your hefty chonker! Complete your collection by finding all the breeds and the rarest space cats!
Why similar: Creature Collector 17%, Cozy 14.4%, Capitalism 13%, Idler 12.7%, Collectathon 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, cat-themed creature collector that shares the relaxing, idle-friendly nature of Chillquarium.
- #12 Croakoloco
89% matchVery Positive92% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: Ryan Forrester
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Croakoloco is a relaxing frog collecting idle game. Watch them jump, croak, and eat delicious flies. Grow frogs, feed frogs, or take control of one in “Froggy Mode” for a more active play style!
Why similar: Creature Collector 19.3%, Idler 13.3%, Incremental 12.4%, Collectathon 11.4%, Capitalism 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: An incremental creature-collector that focuses on frogs, offering a similar progression-based experience.
- #13 Ooblets
88% matchVery Positive91% of 1,543 reviews2023
Dev: Glumberland
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!
Why similar: Creature Collector 53.3%, Relaxing 13.1%, Cute 11.8%, Family Friendly 9.5%, Colorful 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with cozy farming and management, offering a whimsical and colorful experience.
- #14 Shelldiver
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 15,422 reviews2025
Dev: Gagonfe
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take a deep breath and dive right into this cozy incremental game about a senior turtle trying to start a business selling jellyfish. Upgrade your equipment, explore biomes, and help your turtly village!
Why similar: Incremental 34%, Idler 20.3%, Resource Management 7.4%, Collectathon 7.3%, Relaxing 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides an incremental resource-management loop that keeps the player engaged with constant upgrades and collection goals.
- #15 Fishkeeper
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blinkclick Games
Windows
Become a professional aquarist! Look after your aquarium by giving fish food, good conditions and nice company. Multiply and sell the best specimens at auctions. Take care of the fish and they will repay you with a beautiful appearance that you can admire while cruising in a bathyscaphe!
Why similar: Fishing 49.9% ★, Simulation 16.5%, Resource Management 16.4%, Colorful 9.1%, Casual 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a realistic aquarium simulation where you must care for your fish, manage water quality, and decorate your tanks.
- #16 Idle Fishing
87% matchVery Positive83% of 1,919 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 188.1 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 21.2% ★, Idler 14%, Cozy 13.1%, Incremental 11.5%, Creature Collector 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward idle game that focuses on the core fishing mechanics found in Chillquarium.
- #17 Littlewood
86% matchVery Positive93% of 6,812 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 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: Collectathon 34%, Fishing 28.5% ★, Relaxing 14.3%, Simulation 8.7%, Cute 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing life-sim that emphasizes collecting and building in a cozy, low-pressure environment.
- #18 Grove Fisher
84% matchMixed70% of 102 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 19% ★, Idler 11.9%, Capitalism 11.2%, Creature Collector 10.9%, Collectathon 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, idle-focused fishing game that rewards players with loot and progression in a relaxing forest setting.
- #19 Garden Paws
85% matchVery Positive90% of 2,495 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Why similar: Cozy 40.7%, Relaxing 17.2%, Cute 15%, Family Friendly 11.6%, Simulation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy game that allows you to collect animals and manage a shop, capturing the capitalism and collection elements of Chillquarium.
- #20 Slime Rancher 2
81% matchVery Positive95% of 48,952 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 25.1 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: Creature Collector 43.9%, Relaxing 14.9%, Cute 13.3%, Family Friendly 7.5%, Colorful 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the creature-collection and management mechanics of the original with even more vibrant environments to explore.
- #21 Animal Shelter
83% matchVery Positive88% of 4,101 reviews2022
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!
Why similar: Cute 22.1%, Family Friendly 20.5%, Relaxing 20%, Simulation 18.3%, Casual 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the rewarding management of caring for and finding homes for animals, mirroring the nurturing aspect of aquarium games.
- #22 Spirit of the Island
84% matchMixed66% of 1,894 reviews2022
Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with Cross-Platform Online COOP set on a tropical Archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and animals, craft various items, cook dishes, gather resources, build shops and museum to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination!
Why similar: Animals 60.9% ★, Relaxing 11.2%, Cute 9.1%, Family Friendly 8%, Simulation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A tropical life-sim that features fishing and resource management within a relaxing, colorful island setting.
- #23 Cat Cafe Manager
82% matchVery Positive88% of 3,165 reviews2022
Dev: Roost GamesPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Travel to the sleepy village of Caterwaul Way and rebuild your grandmother's cat cafe. Renovate your restaurant, befriend the local cats and townsfolk, forge lasting friendships, unravel catty mysteries, and build a home for dozens of unique felines!
Why similar: Cozy 52.9%, Relaxing 14.1%, Cute 11.2%, Simulation 10.2%, 2D 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the management of a business with the cozy, animal-focused gameplay that fans of Chillquarium will appreciate.
- #24 Alpaca Stacka
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,013 reviews2021
Dev: Sebastian BaracaldoPub: Spookulele Games
Windows · Mac
A 3D adventure platformer where you play as a kind alpaca dedicated to helping their animal friends.
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.5%, Collectathon 29.4%, Nature 10.5%, Cute 8.5%, Relaxing 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, animal-focused collection game that emphasizes exploration and relaxing interactions.
- #25 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,577 reviews2025
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 37.1 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 19.5% ★, Creature Collector 16.5%, Collectathon 14.3%, Idler 12.5%, Economy 10.8%
- #26 Cast n Chill
79% matchVery Positive95% of 7,997 reviews2025
Dev: Wombat Brawler
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.2 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 20.9% ★, Creature Collector 15.7%, Cozy 13.8%, Idler 12.3%, Nature 7.4%
- #27 A Short Hike
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,321 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 26.8%, Relaxing 22.6%, Cozy 21.2%, Cute 17.3%, Family Friendly 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more exploration-focused, its fishing mechanics and incredibly cozy atmosphere make it a great companion to Chillquarium.
- #28 Cornerpond
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,672 reviews2025
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 79.1 hrsMean: 128.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 20.3% ★, Creature Collector 15.4%, Idler 12.9%, Incremental 11.7%, Capitalism 9.1%
- #29 Joyquarium
78% matchVery Positive91% of 550 reviews2025
Dev: Easyfun StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 41.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Joyquarium is a relaxing casual fish-raising game. Buy various cute fry and sell them at a high price after they grow up. With the money you earn, you can purchase aquatic plants, driftwood, scenery stone, etc. to decorate your tank (you can freely adjust the color, size, and position).
Why similar: Fishing 16.2% ★, Creature Collector 13.6%, Idler 10.1%, Cozy 9.8%, Collectathon 9.7%
- #30 Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,435 reviews2025
Dev: Kygua TechPub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 122.4 hrsMean: 185.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Welcome to Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi! This is a relaxing and enjoyable idle fishing game that can sit at the bottom or any corner of your screen, allowing you to enjoy a leisurely sea fishing time in your busy life.
Why similar: Fishing 24.3% ★, Creature Collector 18.1%, Idler 15.4%, Collectathon 12.4%, Incremental 10.5%
- #31 Fishing Inc
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,486 reviews2026
Dev: BigBonk Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 5.3 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 24.7% ★, Incremental 14.7%, Idler 13.8%, Cozy 12.9%, Economy 11.9%
- #32 Idle Waters
77% matchVery Positive95% of 382 reviews2025
Dev: Ignita Games
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 68.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 20.9% ★, Idler 13.5%, Creature Collector 11%, Incremental 10.2%, Nature 8.9%
- #33 Tiny Pasture
76% matchVery Positive93% of 8,472 reviews2025
Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 60.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!
Why similar: Creature Collector 19.7%, Capitalism 17.7%, Idler 17.6%, Incremental 14.8%, Nature 10.9%
- #34 TINY ISLANDS
80% matchMixed52% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Enoops
Windows
TINY ISLANDS is a low poly Point&Click game where you have to find all the ancient artifacts in beautiful worlds.
Why similar: Casual 72.2%, Atmospheric 27.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, minimalist puzzle-builder that provides a similar low-stress, cozy experience.
- #35 Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas
75% matchVery Positive86% of 887 reviews2026
Dev: Happy Universe Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Incremental 17.9%, Fishing 17.8% ★, Capitalism 15.2%, Collectathon 9.8%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #36 Ropuka's Idle Island
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,147 reviews2025
Dev: Moczan
Windows
Median: 48.6 hrsMean: 136.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax.
Why similar: Cozy 23.7%, Idler 21.1%, Incremental 16.4%, Nature 13.4%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #37 Digseum
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,976 reviews2024
Dev: Rat Monthly
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Digseum is a short incremental journey about digging up ancient relics and building the greatest museum ever!
Why similar: Incremental 22%, Idler 18.3%, Collectathon 13.1%, Economy 11.5%, Capitalism 10.1%
- #38 Lakeside Bar
73% matchVery Positive87% of 871 reviews2025
Dev: BITCOVER
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A cozy management sim where the jazz is smooth, the cocktails are cooler than the evening breeze, and the lake reflects your perfect escape.
Why similar: Fishing 20.5% ★, Capitalism 15.9%, Idler 14%, Incremental 12.8%, Economy 9.3%
- #39 Fischer's Fishing Journey
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,700 reviews2025
Dev: CutefishPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 90.4 hrsMean: 158.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 29.5% ★, Creature Collector 25.7%, Idler 21.7%, Relaxing 5.9%, Cute 4.9%
- #40 Idlequarium
74% matchMixed69% of 225 reviews2025
Dev: NutsXPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Idlequarium is a casual simulation game where you raise adorable little fish to earn coins, purchase decorations, and build a fully customized aquarium.The game sits anywhere on your desktop, letting you interact with your live aquarium during work or study breaks.
Why similar: Creature Collector 17.7%, Fishing 17.3% ★, Idler 14.3%, Economy 11.4%, Underwater 10.5% ★
- #41 Scale the Depths
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,329 reviews2026
Dev: Glass Gecko GamesPub: Pretty Soon
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 33% ★, Economy 16.2%, Underwater 14.5% ★, Incremental 9.8%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #42 Keep on Mining!
71% matchVery Positive94% of 8,155 reviews2025
Dev: EagleEye Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Keep on Mining! is a short incremental mining game. Mine rocks, gather materials, find artifacts, craft pickaxes and spend your materials on permanent upgrades inside the big skill tree!
Why similar: Incremental 25.4%, Idler 19%, Capitalism 15.9%, Economy 9.6%, Collectathon 7.6%
- #43 Black Hole Fishing
71% matchVery Positive88% of 503 reviews2026
Dev: SDG GamesPub: Playsaurus
Windows · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 23.7% ★, Creature Collector 18.6%, Idler 14.5%, Incremental 13.8%, Economy 12.6%
- #44 Cozy Island Idle
74% 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 19% ★, Creature Collector 14.4%, Cozy 12.3%, Idler 11.8%, Collectathon 11.1%
- #45 Fantasy Aquarium
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 906 reviews2024
Dev: MOON SCAPEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Fantasy Aquarium offers an effortless way to enhance your gaming experience. You can nurture a diverse range of small fish with unique characteristics and construct a vibrant fantasy world from scratch, transforming mundane fish-keeping into an engaging pursuit.
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.4%, Idler 21.8%, Incremental 19%, Underwater 8.6% ★, Relaxing 8%
- #46 Mango's Fisharium
72% matchVery Positive85% of 277 reviews2025
Dev: Evrac Studio
Windows · Mac
Mango’s Fisharium is a short incremental game about catching unique fishes and displaying them in the Fish Aquarium. Designed to be completed in around 4 hours.
Why similar: Fishing 20.9% ★, Idler 15.5%, Creature Collector 14.3%, Incremental 13.5%, Collectathon 11.5%
- #47 Budgie's Bug Shop
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 667 reviews2026
Dev: Moon Lagoon
Windows · Mac
A short incremental game about catching bugs and running a shop filled with parakeets. Upgrade equipment, purchase game-breaking abilities, and maximize the profits of your Budgie-powered empire!
Why similar: Idler 17.5%, Incremental 17.1%, Economy 13.7%, Collectathon 8.6%, Capitalism 8.4%
- #48 The Dream Globe
70% matchVery Positive96% of 378 reviews2025
Dev: Roaming of Little Hammer
Windows
Median: 38.6 hrsMean: 74.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Idler game inside an antique dream globe, build the small home and help the mini dream world grow
Why similar: Fishing 26.8% ★, Collectathon 21.8%, Idler 18.3%, Cozy 12.6%, Relaxing 5%
- #49 (the) Gnorp Apologue
70% matchVery Positive95% of 9,815 reviews2023
Dev: MycoPub: (Myco)
Windows
Median: 15.4 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
(the) Gnorp Apologue is the journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.
Why similar: Incremental 38.6%, Idler 25.5%, Economy 18%, Cute 5.1%, Resource Management 3.8%
- #50 My Little Life
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,097 reviews2025
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A relaxing life-sim that lives on the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Fishing 24.7% ★, Creature Collector 21.1%, Idler 17.6%, Collectathon 17.5%, Relaxing 5.8%
- #51 Lofi aquarium
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: LitheGame
Windows
"Lofi Aquarium" is a gamified focus tool designed to enhance concentration and relieve stress. As you work, a group of adorable baby fish will keep you company, all set to soothing lofi music. Over time, the fish grow and can be sold for profit.
Why similar: Creature Collector 17.2%, Collectathon 14%, Cozy 13.2%, Idler 12.7%, Economy 10.6%
- #52 Little Aviary
68% matchVery Positive89% of 236 reviews2025
Dev: Tom Daly
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Little Aviary is a relaxing idle bird collector that sits at the bottom of your screen! Hatch unique birds, sell them, decorate, then watch them fly around your screen and perch on top of your other windows!
Why similar: Animals 20% ★, Creature Collector 15.4%, Cozy 12.8%, Idler 12.3%, Collectathon 11.2%
- #53 Zen Aquarium
67% matchVery Positive95% of 298 reviews2025
Dev: Astro Cat
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxing aquarium experience. Watch fish glide gracefully through a serene, ever-changing tank—no setup, no stress, just pure tranquility. Enjoy soothing visuals and ambient ASMR sounds as your aquarium comes to life effortlessly. Your peaceful escape awaits!
Why similar: Cozy 17.3%, Fishing 15.3% ★, Creature Collector 14%, Idler 13.5%, Underwater 12.4% ★
- #54 Tiny Terraces
67% matchVery Positive93% of 791 reviews2025
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 31.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A cozy idle farming game, watch tiny guys do tasks around the terrace, expand, progress, and decorate your Tiny Terrace.
Why similar: Idler 21.1%, Capitalism 17.9%, Economy 11.9%, Nature 9.1%, Fishing 8.5% ★
- #55 Tiny Biomes: Cozy Idle
67% matchVery Positive85% of 405 reviews2026
Dev: Orca Point Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Tiny Biomes is a relaxing idle game where animals peacefully produce resources and you gather wood in a calm harvesting zone. Build small biomes, earn gold, and enjoy steady progression without pressure, timers, or stress. Play at your own pace and unwind.
Why similar: Idler 23.7%, Incremental 19.9%, Economy 12.3%, Cozy 10.2%, Nature 9.3%
- #56 Desktop Fishes
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 150 reviews2025
Dev: Daniel Santalla
Windows
A cozy idle aquarium overlay that brings your desktop to life with pixel-art fish. You can hatch, breed, and collect fishes in thousands of genetic combinations. Dress them up with accessories, watch them grow from eggs to adults, and unlock playful upgrades through a skill tree.
Why similar: Fishing 16.6% ★, Creature Collector 13.9%, Collectathon 12%, Capitalism 10.8%, Idler 10.5%
- #57 Machorium -Muscle Aquarium Simulator-
69% matchVery Positive90% of 73 reviews2024
Dev: NEOLAVIPub: indiegamesjapan
Windows
Machorium - Muscle Aquarium Simulator - is a relaxing idle and sandbox game where you can unwind and have fun. Use points generated by cute little decorative muscle men to unlock various items and create your ideal muscle aquarium, Machorium.
Why similar: Idler 16.5%, Collectathon 15.9%, Incremental 14.7%, Creature Collector 14.1%, Underwater 10.4% ★
- #58 Desktop Fishing
66% matchVery Positive90% of 352 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 27.2% ★, Creature Collector 21.1%, Idler 15.7%, Incremental 13.2%, Cozy 7.7%
- #59 Desk Paws
66% matchVery Positive89% of 562 reviews2025
Dev: GinkgoGamesPub: Captcha Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 78.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Collect over 100 stylish little pets on your desktop! They can freely move along the bottom of your screen, or live in the little houses you've carefully decorated for them. Hmm... or perhaps send them on adventures to earn treats?
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.8%, Idler 19.5%, Collectathon 18.5%, Capitalism 14.9%, Relaxing 5.7%
- #60 Sip Fisher
65% matchVery Positive92% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: Syphon SoftwarePub: Developed Vacuum Solutions
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Have you ever wanted to drink an entire lake through a straw? Well now you can in this cozy incremental fishing game! There's so much to sip in the lake, so upgrade your straw, drink up schools of fish, and maybe find what's at the bottom of the Lake!
Why similar: Fishing 22.8% ★, Cozy 17.8%, Capitalism 17.5%, Economy 12.8%, Idler 12.1%