- #1 A Short Hike
97% 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: Walking Simulator 38.4%, Casual 30.4%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 12.8%, Singleplayer 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the same cozy, atmospheric exploration and sense of discovery found in small, stylized environments.
- #2 Moonglow Bay
96% matchMixed68% of 745 reviews2021
Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 75.5% ★, Casual 11.4%, Colorful 8.2%, Adventure 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a relaxing fishing-focused gameplay loop set within a charming, narrative-driven coastal town.
- #3 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,137 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Casual 34.9%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Colorful 15%, 3D 13.3%, Adventure 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on peaceful exploration and nature-based collection in a vibrant, stylized 3D world.
- #4 DREDGE
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 55,333 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 79.1% ★, Atmospheric 8.2%, Stylized 5.4%, Adventure 2.8%, 3D 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling fishing mechanic paired with a strong, atmospheric sense of place and mystery.
- #5 Lil Gator Game
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 6,033 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: Casual 40.5%, Colorful 24.7%, 3D 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Indie 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A delightful 3D exploration game that emphasizes low-stakes fun and a cozy, colorful aesthetic.
- #6 Donut County
94% matchVery Positive92% of 11,881 reviews2018
Dev: Ben EspositoPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.
Why similar: Casual 48.8%, Stylized 15.1%, Indie 12.4%, Adventure 8.4%, 3D 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similarly quirky, physics-based arcade experience that is both casual and highly satisfying to play.
- #7 WEBFISHING
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 70,162 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 75.4% ★, Casual 10.1%, Stylized 5.2%, Colorful 3.7%, 3D 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: A social, cozy fishing game that captures the simple joy of casting a line in a relaxed setting.
- #8 Cat Goes Fishing
93% matchVery Positive94% of 16,255 reviews2015
Dev: Cat5Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!
Why similar: Fishing 73.4% ★, Arcade 9.6%, Casual 8%, Colorful 5.5%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, cute indie fishing game that focuses on the core loop of upgrading gear to catch better fish.
- #9 ABZU
92% matchVery Positive93% of 27,476 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
Why similar: Atmospheric 37.2%, Casual 17.5%, Walking Simulator 17.3%, Colorful 13.3%, Adventure 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a deeply atmospheric underwater experience that mirrors the tranquil, water-focused themes of Clawfish.
- #10 Summer in Mara
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,176 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 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: Casual 52.7%, Colorful 33.3%, Adventure 14%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fishing and resource management with a relaxing, tropical island exploration loop.
- #11 Unpacking
89% matchVery Positive93% of 40,273 reviews2021
Dev: Witch BeamPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Why similar: Casual 42.9%, Atmospheric 26.3%, Colorful 16.6%, Indie 8.6%, Singleplayer 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the tactile, satisfying nature of interacting with objects in a quiet, personal space.
- #12 Far Fishing
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,096 reviews2025
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 66.8% ★, Arcade 13.6%, Casual 9.2%, Colorful 5.7%, Adventure 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, casual fishing game that focuses on the relaxing nature of the activity.
- #13 Isle of Jura
90% matchMixed63% of 1,472 reviews2022
Dev: EM Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 48 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!
Why similar: Fishing 53.7% ★, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Casual 6.4%, Stylized 5.9%, Atmospheric 5%
Why You'll Like It: A nature-focused exploration game that emphasizes collecting and walking through peaceful environments.
- #14 Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia
89% matchVery Positive92% of 277 reviews2021
Dev: Bryce Bucher
Windows
Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.
Why similar: Fishing 74.7% ★, Casual 14%, Colorful 4.3%, Adventure 3.2%, 3D 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines fishing mechanics with a life-sim adventure in a cozy, slightly eerie setting.
- #15 DAVE THE DIVER
86% 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 78.7% ★, Casual 14%, Adventure 3.7%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Integrates an engaging fishing loop with exploration and management elements in a vibrant, stylized world.
- #16 Strange Horticulture
87% matchVery Positive95% of 15,741 reviews2022
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Why similar: Atmospheric 70.8%, Adventure 19.4%, Singleplayer 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the meditative process of collecting and organizing items within a cozy, atmospheric setting.
- #17 Cloud Gardens
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,300 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas
Why similar: Atmospheric 45.8%, Casual 35.7%, 3D 7.4%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, atmospheric game about cultivating nature in abandoned spaces, perfect for fans of slow-paced, stylized titles.
- #18 The Big Catch: Tacklebox
83% matchVery Positive91% of 3,335 reviews2024
Dev: Filet Group
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Crack open the Tacklebox to show off your platforming prowess and fishing skills in this free prologue to The Big Catch.
Why similar: Fishing 61.4% ★, Stylized 9%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Colorful 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D platformer that captures the whimsical, arcade-like spirit of collecting and exploring.
- #19 Catch & Cook: Fishing Adventure
85% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 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 71.1% ★, Casual 8.7%, Stylized 7.1%, Atmospheric 4.5%, Adventure 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends fishing with exploration and survival elements in a beautiful, open-world environment.
- #20 Fishing Paradiso
84% matchVery Positive91% of 326 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 86.4% ★, Casual 8.2%, Adventure 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven fishing RPG that balances relaxing gameplay with a charming, pixel-art aesthetic.
- #21 Cast n Chill
80% 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 76.9% ★, Atmospheric 10.7%, Casual 10.3%, Indie 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: A low-pressure, relaxing fishing game that focuses on the idle, cozy aspects of the hobby.
- #22 Fishing Vacation
82% matchVery Positive96% of 285 reviews2022
Dev: Teebowah Games
Windows
A Game Boy styled fishing horror adventure
Why similar: Fishing 63.3% ★, Casual 24%, Adventure 7.4%, Indie 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a narrative-heavy, atmospheric experience that uses fishing as a backdrop for a mysterious story.
- #23 Tinykin
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,208 reviews2022
Dev: SplashteamPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
Why similar: Atmospheric 44.6%, Action-Adventure 35.2%, Adventure 13%, Singleplayer 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 3D platformer that emphasizes exploration and collection in a unique, stylized environment.
- #24 3D Arcade Fishing
84% 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 74.2% ★, Casual 23.5%, Indie 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A direct arcade-style fishing simulation that mirrors the simple, pick-up-and-play nature of Clawfish.
- #25 Sable
81% matchVery Positive86% of 6,348 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Atmospheric 44.6%, Stylized 36.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Singleplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct, stylized art style and a focus on peaceful, open-world exploration.
- #26 Fishy 3D
82% matchVery Positive95% of 83 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: Atmospheric 32.9%, Colorful 30.1%, 3D 20.4%, Adventure 13.9%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a simple, 3D exploration experience centered around aquatic life and puzzle-solving.
- #27 Fishing The Abyss
78% matchVery Positive95% of 427 reviews2024
Dev: umaaaaaa studio
Windows
This is a relaxing atmospheric game where you simply watch a robot catch creatures. Place it at the edge of your screen like a vertical desktop accessory and observe the ecosystem. It’s neither an idle game with mountains of stats nor an exciting fishing game.
Why similar: Fishing 61.3% ★, Casual 20.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Indie 6.1%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: An indie title that uses fishing to build a dark, atmospheric experience.
- #28 Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats
77% matchVery Positive100% of 388 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 70.9% ★, Casual 9.9%, Stylized 8.5%, Colorful 3.8%, 3D 2.8%
- #29 Fish Story
79% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2021
Dev: Five Percents
Windows · Linux
Atmospheric underwater game for the whole family! Help the brave fish solve the mystery of the lights!
Why similar: Arcade 30.5%, Casual 22.4%, Atmospheric 18.4%, Action-Adventure 13.6%, Colorful 7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style adventure that features simple, satisfying fishing mechanics.
- #30 Open Fishing XL
79% matchPositive86% of 50 reviews2023
Dev: Kunstaat
Windows
Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.
Why similar: Fishing 70.8% ★, Walking Simulator 17%, Casual 8.2%, 3D 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused fishing simulation that prioritizes a calm, meditative experience.
- #31 Loddlenaut
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,988 reviews2023
Dev: Moon LagoonPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take care of axolotl-like alien creatures!
Why similar: Atmospheric 25.5%, Casual 24.4%, Colorful 23.7%, 3D 14.1%, Adventure 8.3%
- #32 lure
78% matchVery Positive91% of 457 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Moon Games
Windows · Mac
To make some money from an old man, you are asked to fish at the forbidden Shinto shrine.
Why similar: Fishing 58.4% ★, Walking Simulator 16%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Stylized 8.1%, 3D 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, atmospheric adventure that centers on the act of fishing within a mysterious environment.
- #33 Idle Fishing
76% 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 63.8% ★, Casual 10%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Stylized 8.2%, Colorful 6.1%
- #34 Fishing Adventure
77% matchVery Positive86% of 1,708 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 72% ★, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Casual 6.5%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Adventure 1.6%
- #35 Fishing Inc
73% 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 66.6% ★, Arcade 11.6%, Casual 10.6%, Colorful 7.7%, Indie 2.4%
- #36 Sip Fisher
74% 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 59.6% ★, Atmospheric 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Colorful 9%, Adventure 3.3%
- #37 Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
75% matchMixed67% of 1,603 reviews2024
Dev: MulticastPub: MulticastGames
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 151.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 53.1% ★, Arcade 14.8%, Casual 13.9%, Atmospheric 8.3%, 3D 5%
- #38 Sandwich Sim
75% matchVery Positive88% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Sandwich SquadPub: Cole Young
Windows · Mac
A game where you play as a slightly confused bear trying to assemble the ultimate meal no matter who tries to get in your way. Relax and fish, visit the grocery store, escape bureaucracy, and more on your way to achieve enlightenment via sandwich.
Why similar: Fishing 34.6% ★, Walking Simulator 23.9%, Casual 11.6%, Stylized 7.7%, Colorful 7.3%
- #39 Luna's Fishing Garden
74% 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 80.6% ★, Casual 9.3%, Colorful 6.7%, Adventure 2.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #40 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 68.6% ★, Arcade 13%, Casual 9.9%, Colorful 5.3%, Indie 2%
- #41 Chillquarium
72% matchVery Positive92% of 8,236 reviews2023
Dev: Ben Reber
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.8 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 78.6% ★, Casual 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Colorful 5.2%
- #42 100 hidden fish
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 522 reviews2022
Dev: Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 42%
The fish hid. Try to find them all! A very large location.
Why similar: Casual 75.5%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 2.4%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #43 Desktop Fishing
71% 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 80.7% ★, Casual 7.8%, Stylized 5.5%, Colorful 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #44 Fisher Idle
73% 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 50.5% ★, Casual 21.4%, Stylized 8%, Colorful 6.7%, Adventure 5.4%
- #45 Lake Minnewaska
71% matchVery Positive96% of 145 reviews2024
Dev: Bait ShackPub: USC Games
Windows · Mac
Lake Minnewaska is a narrative driven first person fishing game. Fish, explore, and uncover the secrets of Lake Minnewaska as you guide Sosa's journey in becoming a better father.
Why similar: Fishing 62% ★, Atmospheric 9.3%, Casual 9.3%, Stylized 8.2%, 3D 4.3%
- #46 Claw Machine Sim
70% matchVery Positive95% of 244 reviews2024
Dev: Unechte Sachen
Windows
Physically simulated claw machine! Win over 200 unique prizes in the Fun or Realistic difficulty mode.
Why similar: Arcade 33.7%, Casual 26.9%, Stylized 15.6%, Atmospheric 14.5%, 3D 9.2%
- #47 Cornerpond
68% 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 87.3% ★, Casual 11.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #48 Paradise Marsh
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 537 reviews2022
Dev: LazyEti
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Stars vanished from the sky and scattered across a perfect endless wetland... Catch bugs and chat with many characters while playfully wandering through peaceful scenery. But don't lose sight of the night sky, the constellations need help!
Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.7%, Casual 22%, Atmospheric 15%, Colorful 13.5%, Adventure 3.7%
- #49 Idle Waters
69% 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 77.8% ★, Casual 8.6%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Colorful 5.7%
- #50 Fantasy Fishing Town
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 93 reviews2022
Dev: RainbowStudio
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 69% ★, Arcade 13.3%, Casual 10.3%, Action-Adventure 4.9%, Adventure 2.5%
- #51 Kernelbay
68% matchVery Positive90% of 70 reviews2026
Dev: Nexent Games
Windows
A tiny, cozy idle fishing desktop companion about quiet progress, handcrafted islands, and stories hidden beneath the waves. Discover new species, upgrade your gear, customize your gears and let your fisher work peacefully in the background.
Why similar: Fishing 67% ★, Casual 13.1%, Atmospheric 11.2%, 3D 4.8%, Indie 2.4%
- #52 Internet Fisherman
69% matchMixed53% of 62 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 78.4% ★, Casual 12%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #53 Prologue: Fish idle 2
69% matchMixed66% of 384 reviews2024
Dev: MulticastGames
Windows
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 56% ★, Casual 20.6%, Arcade 15.7%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 1.8%
- #54 fishy
70% matchVery Positive87% of 424 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: Casual 45.3%, Fishing 38.2% ★, Indie 12.3%, Colorful 4.2%
- #55 Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
64% 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 85.6% ★, Casual 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Indie 1.2%
- #56 Bit-Cremental: Fishistry
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 91 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 75.8% ★, Casual 18%, Indie 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #57 Life on the Hook
68% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2022
Dev: Arkuda Inc.
Windows
Life on the Hook - is a short story about the life of a lonely fisherman named Hrafn, who lives his life in a small house on a lake with a dock and an old boat.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.8%, Atmospheric 20.3%, Stylized 16.4%, Colorful 9.9%, Adventure 3.9%
- #58 Seashell
67% matchVery Positive97% of 149 reviews2022
Dev: High Tea Frog
Windows
Relax, make time for yourself and collect unique and beautiful gifts from the sea. Examine seashells while learning all about them in this short, experimental game about our favourite place to unwind.
Why similar: Atmospheric 27.8%, Casual 23.5%, Colorful 18.5%, Walking Simulator 15%, 3D 11.5%
- #59 Fishlike
66% matchVery Positive91% of 177 reviews2024
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
High speed microgames involving fish, fishing, and fishlike activities.
Why similar: Fishing 66.7% ★, Arcade 16.4%, Casual 8.4%, Colorful 5.3%, Indie 1.7%
- #60 Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas
64% 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: Fishing 60.4% ★, Casual 22%, Arcade 16.2%, Indie 1.4%