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

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 84% — of 126 reviews
Released: 2025-11-13
Developer: Daniel Santalla
Publisher: Gamersky Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchMostly Positive74% of 168 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.

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  2. #2 Desktop Fishing
    96% 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 28.2%, Idler 18.6%, Creature Collector 16.5%, Utilities 10.5%, Automation 7.1%

  3. #3 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
    96% 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 16.9%, Creature Collector 13.8%, Underwater 12.6%, Collectathon 11.9%, Farming Sim 11.4%

  4. #4 Chillquarium
    95% 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 17.5%, Creature Collector 15.4%, Underwater 12.8%, Idler 12%, Capitalism 9.4%

  5. #5 Joyquarium
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 498 reviews2025
    Dev: Easyfun StudioPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 41.1 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 17.4%, Underwater 14.2%, Creature Collector 14.1%, Farming Sim 11.6%, Idler 11%

  6. #6 Lofi aquarium
    94% matchMostly Positive79% of 138 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 15.4%, Utilities 14.8%, Underwater 14.5%, Collectathon 12.5%, Idler 12%

  7. #7 Cornerpond
    92% 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 24.1%, Creature Collector 15.8%, Idler 15.6%, Clicker 11.2%, Automation 7.1%

  8. #8 Grove Fisher
    93% 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 19.2%, Idler 12.1%, Creature Collector 10.5%, Collectathon 10.4%, Clicker 9.6%

  9. #9 Idle Waters
    91% 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.

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  10. #10 Fischer's Fishing Journey
    90% 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: Utilities 26%, Fishing 24.8%, Creature Collector 20.8%, Idler 18.5%, Cute 4.2%

  11. #11 Cozy Island Idle
    91% 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 19.2%, Underwater 18%, Creature Collector 14%, Farming Sim 13.8%, Idler 12.1%

  12. #12 Idle Fishing
    89% 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!

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  13. #13 Mango's Fisharium
    89% matchVery Positive86% of 264 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.

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  14. #14 Desk Paws
    88% matchVery Positive91% of 527 reviews2025
    Dev: GinkgoGamesPub: Captcha Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 22.5 hrsMean: 76.2 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?

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  15. #15 Machorium -Muscle Aquarium Simulator-
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 71 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.

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  16. #16 Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
    85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,139 reviews2025
    Dev: Kygua TechPub: IndieArk
    Windows
    Median: 129.8 hrsMean: 183.8 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.

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  17. #17 LurkBait Twitch Fishing
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 547 reviews2024
    Dev: BLAMCAM Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 75.2 hrsMean: 263.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A Twitch powered interactive cozy fishing idle game. Add as an overlay for your stream and let your viewers fish with commands, points, bits or subs. Reel in the lurkers and boost viewer engagement passively with a fun interactive game that runs itself while you focus on your content.

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  18. #18 Fish on the desktop
    86% matchVery Positive95% of 171 reviews2023
    Dev: GCN
    Windows

    Fish culture in reality is expensive and time-consuming! In this game, your desktop is connected to the sea and lake, where you can purchase various types of fish and cultivate on-hook without affecting the computer operation. It's enjoyable to watch the fish swim freely on your computer desktop...

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  19. #19 Fantasy Aquarium
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 768 reviews2024
    Dev: MOON SCAPEPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 38.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 24.2%, Idler 22.8%, Clicker 19.9%, Underwater 17.4%, Cute 6.6%

  20. #20 My Little Spider
    83% matchVery Positive96% of 357 reviews2025
    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows
    Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Adopt a cute pet spider that lives anywhere on your desktop! Team up to discover unique bugs, decorate their web, and unlock adorable spider hats as you work or relax.

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  21. #21 Tiny Pasture
    82% matchVery Positive93% of 8,163 reviews2025
    Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 60.1 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!

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  22. #22 Bit-Cremental: Fishistry
    84% 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.

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  23. #23 Bugtopia
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 914 reviews2025
    Dev: Nocturnal GamesPub: GCORES PUBLISHING
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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!🦋🐌🦗🐝🐞🐛🦐

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  24. #24 Loafing Town
    81% matchVery Positive86% of 505 reviews2025
    Dev: GoblinZzPub: IndieArk
    Windows
    Median: 43.0 hrsMean: 87.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A relaxing and humorous idle god simulator that stays at the bottom of your screen or on a second monitor while you do other things. With physics-based dragging interactions, it feels just like playing with desk toys.

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  25. #25 Weyrdlets 2.0 : Desktop Pets
    81% matchMostly Positive76% of 317 reviews2024
    Dev: Weyrdworks
    Windows · Mac

    Work with your pet on the desktop, play with your friends in-game! Weyrdlets is a desktop pet game that blends productivity and play! Customize your pets and homes, hang out with friends, enjoy minigames, and let your pets keep you company on your desktop while you work or study through the day!

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  26. #26 With Me: Aquatic Time
    80% matchVery Positive86% of 133 reviews2025
    Dev: Sensory Patch Games
    Windows · Mac

    With Me: Aquatic Time is a gamified time management tool. With relaxing lo-fi music and white noise, fish swim across your desktop as a cozy companion. Earn fish coins by focusing on goals, nurture aquatic creatures and collect encyclopedia to build your unique cyber aquarium!

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  27. #27 Deskworm
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 68 reviews2026
    Dev: Kinychanchan
    Windows

    A tiny desktop worm pet that moves when you type, click, or play. Dress it up with hats and skins, park it in a pocket where its gaze follows your mouse, and let its Anti-Shrimp reminders nudge you to sit up and stretch.

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  28. #28 Dino Market
    79% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuz Games
    Windows

    Animal friends to keep you company while you work on other tasks. Run a cozy market, play with your chat during streams or use productivity tools to help you focus. All from your desktop!

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  29. #29 Aquarist
    78% matchVery Positive84% of 1,085 reviews2024
    Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A relaxing sandbox casual simulation game where you perform various, even strange, aquarium-related tasks on very diverse levels. As an Aquarist you must create and manage a home to amazing fish🐟, sea turtles🐢, sharks🦈, octopuses🐙, and more🐬. Aquarium is their world and life. Make it worth...

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  30. #30 Megaquarium
    79% 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.

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  31. #31 My Little Life
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 1,052 reviews2025
    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A relaxing life-sim that lives on the bottom of your screen while you do other things.

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  32. #32 Fish Game
    77% matchVery Positive93% of 602 reviews2023
    Dev: A Shell in the Pit Games
    Windows

    Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day!

    Why similar: Fishing 19%, God Game 18.1%, Underwater 17.7%, Creature Collector 16.9%, Idler 11.9%

  33. #33 Zen Aquarium
    76% matchVery Positive96% of 279 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!

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  34. #34 Whimside
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 402 reviews2025
    Dev: ToadzillartPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    A creature collection game that sits at the bottom of your screen & fits easily into your routine. Whether you're working, studying, or relaxing, Whimside is always ready to offer you a cozy escape. Capture rare creatures, create new species & decorate your whimsical space!

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  35. #35 Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas
    73% 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!"

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  36. #36 FISHTOPIA
    75% 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.

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  37. #37 Ropuka's Idle Island
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,937 reviews2025
    Dev: Moczan
    Windows
    Median: 49.6 hrsMean: 135.2 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.

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  38. #38 Virtual Aquarium - Overlay Desktop Game
    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 157 reviews2022
    Dev: Overlay Games
    Windows

    A relaxing game displayed as an overlay above system windows. Can't you have an aquarium? Now you can - on your monitor!

    Why similar: Automation 45.5%, Nature 40.6%, Cute 13.9%

  39. #39 Little Aviary
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2025
    Dev: Tom Daly
    Windows

    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: Creature Collector 22.8%, Idler 19.9%, Collectathon 17.6%, Clicker 16.2%, Economy 10.9%

  40. #40 Internet Fisherman
    74% 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.

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  41. #41 Skulker
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: Krow Game
    Windows

    Skulker is a collectible fishing game where you roll dice to explore fishing spots. Support desktop wallpaper aquarium, switch the game and wallpaper at any time, Work and slack off at the same time.

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  42. #42 Cats Are Money
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 119 reviews2025
    Dev: DEM Games
    Windows

    Cats are Money is a cozy idle game in the "Tamagotchi" genre where you manage a farm and collect unique cats into your collection. Take care of your pets, feed them, and play with them. Upgrade your farm, unlock new breeds and businesses.

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  43. #43 Croakoloco
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 503 reviews2024
    Dev: Ryan Forrester
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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!

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  44. #44 Cast n Chill
    69% 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.

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  45. #45 垂钓大师 FishingMaster
    71% 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.

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  46. #46 Desktop Pet Project
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 50 reviews2023
    Dev: Alterran Rumble
    Windows

    Elevate your PC experience with charming desktop pets. Inspired by such a wonderful invention as Shimeji, Desktop Pet Project has tried to collect the most interesting and curious mechanics. You can summon up to two pets that will have slight personalities in behavior.

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  47. #47 Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 396 reviews2025
    Dev: BitBros Inc
    Windows · Mac

    Create stunning virtual aquariums on your PC! Our advanced 3D engine brings your fish tank to life with breathtaking realism, featuring lifelike fish, plants, decorations, and more. Transform your monitor into a vibrant, living aquarium. Virtual aquascaping has never been easier!

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  48. #48 Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 1,631 reviews2024
    Dev: Mon AmiralPub: Silvervale
    Windows

    Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine!

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  49. #49 Creatura
    74% matchMixed68% of 228 reviews2021
    Dev: Koksny.com
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Seed, Breed, Create. From single cell organisms to complex ecosystems. Evolve every part of your own unique aquarium / terrarium by applying scientifically accurate principles of natural and artificial selection, in Creatura - ultimate Virtual Evolution Vivarium Simulator.

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  50. #50 Where Jellyfish 水母在哪里
    70% matchVery Positive97% of 437 reviews2023
    Dev: 冷笑黑妖
    Windows

    Search for 100 Jellyfish. A carefully hand drawn 4K scene filled with cute characters. The process is short and won't take up too much player time. You can choose your favorite dyeing for the convenience of color blind players. Extremely easy to achieve.

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  51. #51 The Dream Globe
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 277 reviews2025
    Dev: Roaming of Little Hammer
    Windows
    Median: 35.9 hrsMean: 71.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Idler game inside an antique dream globe, build the small home and help the mini dream world grow

    Why similar: Fishing 24.7%, Farming Sim 21%, Collectathon 18.8%, Idler 16.8%, Clicker 12.5%

  52. #52 Time Is Honey
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 267 reviews2024
    Dev: CakeDev
    Windows
    Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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.

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  53. #53 Familiar Findings
    67% matchVery Positive99% of 93 reviews2026
    Dev: Cliffa Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Summon and study witches’ familiars in this charming creature collection game. Gather dragons, spirits and more in your quest to complete your magical grimoire. Watch them enchant your screen without intruding while you work, study or relax. With over 100 variations there’s a favourite for everyone!

    Why similar: Creature Collector 22.9%, Idler 21.3%, Farming Sim 18.1%, Collectathon 17%, Clicker 12.9%

  54. #54 Mushroom Nook
    67% matchVery Positive99% of 111 reviews2026
    Dev: HyperstasisGaming
    Windows

    Mushrooms of all kinds—adorable, quirky, and even some with unique abilities—are spring up randomly on your computer! Collect and nurture them, then decorate with various objects to create your own cozy mushroom haven, keeping you company while you work, study, or simply unwind.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 39.3%, Idler 26.8%, Creature Collector 26.4%, Cute 4.6%, 2D 2.9%

  55. #55 Lakeside Bar
    67% matchVery Positive86% of 734 reviews2025
    Dev: BITCOVER
    Windows
    Median: 10.7 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A cozy management sim where the jazz is smooth, the cocktails are cooler than the evening breeze, and the lake reflects your perfect escape.

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  56. #56 Under the blue horizon
    68% matchMostly Positive78% of 185 reviews2024
    Dev: PavdupPub: DEVDUP
    Windows · Mac

    "Under the Blue Horizon" is an idle simulation game. Play while performing other tasks on your computer! Place your own aquarium anywhere on your screen, coexisting with your work, games, and more!

    Why similar: Idler 41%, Underwater 30.5%, Farming Sim 25.6%, 2D 2.9%

  57. #57 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 70.5%, Cute 15.4%, Idler 14.1%

  58. #58 FISHERY
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 394 reviews2019
    Dev: Lilou Studio
    Windows

    Fishery is a stylized aquarium simulation game. Harness your creativity to build and maintain beautiful aquatic habitats. Then relax and watch your beautiful fish enjoy their home.

    Why similar: Underwater 36.8%, Creature Collector 28.1%, Nature 13.8%, Management 11.9%, Physics 9.4%

  59. #59 Fluffy Kitchen Saga
    66% matchMixed67% of 201 reviews2025
    Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows

    《Fluffy Kitchen Saga》A restaurant simulation game located at the bottom of your computer screen, where both staff and customers are fluffy little animals! They’ll keep you company while you work/study. Let’s run a restaurant full of fluffiness!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 21.9%, Creature Collector 17.9%, Idler 17.4%, Automation 16.2%, Clicker 11.2%

  60. #60 WEBFISHING
    62% 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 45.2%, Creature Collector 22.5%, Collectathon 13.2%, Character Customization 12.3%, Cute 6.8%

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