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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Idler, Cute, Casual, Relaxing.

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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?

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 562 reviews
Released: 2025-06-17
Developer: GinkgoGames
Publisher: Captcha Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 17.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 78.7 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 89%

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    Windows

    Pug'llector is a clicker game where you can invest into various upgrades, buy backgrounds and all about collecting a diversity of pugs, you'll get pugs while you play. Become a Pug'llector yourself.

    Why similar: Idler 29.2%, Collectathon 19.8%, Point & Click 8.5%, Anime 7.8%, Simulation 6.8%

  55. #55 FISHTOPIA
    67% matchVery Positive90% of 83 reviews2025
    Dev: BountyGames
    Windows

    FISHTOPIA is a pixel art style casual game blending idle gameplay with card collection. Discover 12 card types with special effects, featuring 300+ unique creatures and 100+ decorative items. Mix and match vibrant themes to craft your cyberpunk aquatic world.

    Why similar: Creature Collector 27.8%, Idler 21.2%, Relaxing 7.9%, Anime 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

  56. #56 Crusaders Quest : Hero Town
    65% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,436 reviews2026
    Dev: CQ LABSPub: LoadComplete
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 25.1 hrsMean: 88.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A desktop idle RPG that lives on the side of your screen. Gather cute pixel heroes, rebuild a tiny town, and watch it grow while you work. Welcome to 《Crusader Quest: Hero Town》!

    Why similar: Idler 36%, Cute 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Anime 11.3%, Building 9.5%

  57. #57 Cat God Ranch
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 2,188 reviews2024
    Dev: CrazyPotato Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Lead hundreds of "wise" little animals to pay tribute to the Cat God!! 7 animal families, 100+ animals, 10+ Cat Gods, 100+ items, and various animal combinations waiting for you to explore!

    Why similar: Creature Collector 59.2%, Simulation 16.1%, Cats 15.2%, Casual 9.6%

  58. #58 Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
    65% 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: Creature Collector 28.4%, Idler 25.2%, Collectathon 16.6%, Relaxing 7.2%, Cute 5.8%

  59. #59 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: Creature Collector 37.2%, Idler 28.9%, Cute 7.8%, Relaxing 7.3%, Simulation 4.2%

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