- #1 Cast n Chill
97% 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 57.8% ★, Relaxing 14.4%, Nature 7.3%, Simulation 6.1%, Sports 4.3%
- #2 Far Fishing
96% 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 60.1% ★, Relaxing 12.9%, Exploration 8.3%, Top-Down 6.8%, Casual 3.3%
- #3 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
96% 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 49.8% ★, Nature 8%, Simulation 7.7%, Sports 7.7%, Sandbox 6.8%
- #4 Fishing Paradiso
95% 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 54.9% ★, Relaxing 11.2%, RPG 9.8%, Top-Down 8.7%, Open World 7.3%
- #5 Carp Fishing Simulator
94% matchMixed60% of 228 reviews2021
Dev: Dangerous Derk Interactive
Windows
Carp Fishing Simulator aims to be the most advanced, authentic fishing experience on the market.
Why similar: Fishing 45.5% ★, Sandbox 12.1%, Relaxing 10.2%, Simulation 8%, Sports 7.7%
- #6 Open Fishing XL
94% 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 43.6% ★, Sandbox 10.5%, Relaxing 9.8%, Nature 8.4%, Open World 7.8%
- #7 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
92% 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 58.6% ★, Relaxing 10.6%, Simulation 9.1%, Sports 8.9%, Nature 6.1%
- #8 Worldwide Sports Fishing
93% matchPositive84% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Lotte|EoDPub: Agger Interactive
Windows · Mac
Worldwide Sports Fishing is a 3D fishing simulation with fishing waters all around the globe. Special feature: you can recommend your dream fishing water and if possible it will get into the game! The Game is constantly evolving.
Why similar: Fishing 37.1% ★, Sports 17.9%, Simulation 17.9%, Relaxing 8.6%, Open World 6.7%
- #9 Ice Lakes
91% 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 70.1% ★, Sports 10.6%, Simulation 9.9%, Open World 5.1%, Indie 3%
- #10 Whisker Waters
91% 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 51.6% ★, RPG 11.6%, Relaxing 10.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Open World 6.5%
- #11 Cat Goes Fishing
90% matchVery Positive94% of 15,677 reviews2015
Dev: Cat5Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 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 62.4% ★, Relaxing 8.1%, Nature 7.7%, Exploration 6.6%, Simulation 4.5%
- #12 Russian Fishing 4
89% matchMixed59% of 84,285 reviews2021
Dev: FishSoft LLC
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 72.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.
Why similar: Fishing 59.1% ★, Relaxing 8.8%, Simulation 8.5%, Nature 8.4%, Sports 5.7%
- #13 DREDGE
87% 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 61.2% ★, Exploration 11.1%, Open World 9.9%, RPG 6.3%, Simulation 5.5%
- #14 DAVE THE DIVER
86% 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 49.6% ★, Relaxing 12.4%, RPG 8.9%, Exploration 8.1%, Simulation 7.3%
- #15 Nautical Life
89% 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 61% ★, RPG 10%, Simulation 9.4%, Relaxing 5.3%, Nature 5%
- #16 PRO FISHING SIMULATOR
88% matchMixed57% of 68 reviews2018
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
An authentic sport fishing simulation for both beginners and avid anglers. Explore the most beautiful fishing spots in the world and reel in the best catches by combining technique and the best official equipment.
Why similar: Fishing 51.6% ★, Simulation 22.3%, Sports 19.8%, Casual 6.2%
- #17 Fishing Planet
85% 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 76.5% ★, Simulation 7.2%, Relaxing 6.4%, Sports 4.5%, Open World 4.1%
- #18 Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,162 reviews2018
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour features an authentic career mode where you work your way up to an elite angler competing against over 100 of the best anglers in the world across Bass, Carp and Predator fishing whilst unlocking sponsorship opportunities, gaining career earnings and social media followers as you go.
Why similar: Fishing 64.6% ★, Simulation 15.7%, Sports 10.1%, Relaxing 3.5%, Casual 2.9%
- #19 Professional Fishing 2
84% matchMostly Positive76% of 395 reviews2025
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
"Professional Fishing 2" is the second installment of an exciting fishing game that takes you into the world of thrilling angling adventures. Step into the shoes of a novice angler, embarking on a journey with simple yet reliable gear.
Why similar: Fishing 66% ★, Simulation 12.1%, Sports 7.5%, Exploration 6.5%, Open World 5.1%
- #20 Fishing Adventure
84% 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 71.4% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Sports 8.2%, Nature 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #21 Idle Fishing
82% 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 64.4% ★, Relaxing 15.6%, Simulation 8.5%, RPG 8.2%, Casual 3.3%
- #22 Nice Day for Fishing
81% matchVery Positive85% of 2,826 reviews2025
Dev: FusionPlayPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 61%
The world needs you Adventurer! Embark on an RPG pixel adventure where you’ll play as Baelin the humble fisherman, who must rise-up to become the hero of Honeywood. Battle fish with precision timing and magic spells, upgrade your abilities, defeat evil and rebuild Honeywood.
Why similar: Fishing 77% ★, RPG 13.5%, 2D 4.4%, Open World 3.1%, Story Rich 1.4%
- #23 The Fishing Club 3D: Co-op Sport Angling
83% matchMostly Positive76% of 620 reviews2017
Dev: Robot Riot UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Go fishing and relax. Craft baits, catch legendary fish and complete your catch album - or take part in epic fishing competitions against other anglers or fishing clubs. Create or join a fishing club and chat with fellow anglers in the in-game chat. Play now for free! Tight lines!
Why similar: Fishing 53.6% ★, Relaxing 11.1%, Nature 9.6%, Sports 8.5%, Simulation 7.7%
- #24 Call of the Wild: The Angler™
82% 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 48% ★, Relaxing 9.7%, Nature 9.3%, Open World 8.8%, Simulation 7.4%
- #25 Lake Minnewaska
79% matchVery Positive96% of 139 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 57.8% ★, RPG 10.6%, Simulation 9.4%, Exploration 7%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #26 Euro Fishing
81% matchMixed65% of 1,820 reviews2015
Dev: Dovetail Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Euro Fishing immerses you deep into the adrenaline-packed action, fun and beauty of Europe’s most famous lakes. Master your rod, line and tactics, and refine your technique to become a top angler. This is the closest you can get to real fishing from the comfort of your own couch.
Why similar: Fishing 64% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Sports 8.2%, Open World 6.9%, Exploration 5%
- #27 Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,710 reviews2020
Dev: Misc Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.
Why similar: Fishing 58.3% ★, Simulation 16.7%, Sandbox 9.8%, Open World 9.3%, Exploration 4.3%
- #28 Desktop Fishing
77% 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 62.5% ★, Relaxing 13%, Simulation 10%, 2D 3.9%, Sports 3.9%
- #29 Professional Fishing
77% matchMostly Positive76% of 4,205 reviews2018
Dev: MasterCodePub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 73.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Are you falling asleep with a rod? Never again! Professional Fishing will never let you fall asleep! Play an amazing fishing simulator and feel like a real angler! Create your own fishing club and compete with others!
Why similar: Fishing 67.1% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Open World 6.9%, Sports 4.8%, Relaxing 4.8%
- #30 Captain Pawsome
78% 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 51.1% ★, Relaxing 10.8%, RPG 8.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Exploration 7%
- #31 Catch & Cook: Fishing Adventure
76% 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 59.5% ★, RPG 10.3%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 8.8%, Simulation 6%
- #32 Real VR Fishing
75% matchMostly Positive74% of 161 reviews2024
Dev: Devs United Games, IncPub: Devs United Games, Inc.
Windows
🎣 Dive into the Ultimate Real VR Fishing Experience! Explore stunningly realistic environments with Real VR Fishing. Relax in 40 beautiful maps and expand your adventure with DLC packs, unlocking 95 fishing locations. Discover 150+ fish species in the base game and over 300 species with DLC.
Why similar: Fishing 61.2% ★, Relaxing 13.7%, Sports 11.3%, Simulation 4%, Nature 3.1%
- #33 Cornerpond
71% 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 60.7% ★, Relaxing 13.4%, Simulation 10.3%, Nature 9.4%, 2D 3.4%
- #34 Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia
74% matchVery Positive91% of 270 reviews2021
Dev: Bryce Bucher
Windows
Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.
Why similar: Fishing 92.8% ★, Casual 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #35 Luna's Fishing Garden
73% 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 56.8% ★, Sandbox 17%, Relaxing 10.8%, Nature 8%, 2D 3.9%
- #36 Catch & Release
75% matchVery Positive89% of 358 reviews2018
Dev: metricminds GmbH & Co KGPub: Advanced Interactive Gaming Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Catch & Release places you on a beautiful mountain lake and lets you freely explore and row around while you choose your fishing spot and take in the scenery.
Why similar: Fishing 63.3% ★, Simulation 18.3%, Sports 16.5%, Casual 1.8%
- #37 WEBFISHING
70% 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 84.3% ★, Sandbox 7.5%, Casual 3.7%, Indie 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
- #38 Littlewood
73% matchVery Positive93% of 6,792 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: Fishing 27.4% ★, Sandbox 16.5%, Relaxing 14.1%, RPG 10.9%, Simulation 9.9%
- #39 Isle of Jura
74% 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 56.4% ★, Nature 11.4%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 9.6%, Simulation 6.8%
- #40 3D Arcade Fishing
76% 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 50.3% ★, Sports 17.3%, Simulation 17.2%, Relaxing 7.8%, Casual 5.3%
- #41 Idle Waters
71% 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 59.9% ★, Relaxing 13.1%, Nature 10.9%, Simulation 10.1%, 2D 4%
- #42 waxweaver
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 506 reviews2025
Dev: kaiakairos
Windows
A short sandbox rpg game that takes place on a square planet. Explore the world, gather resources, build a home and become stronger.
Why similar: Fishing 37.8% ★, Procedural Generation 14.8%, Sandbox 13.9%, Relaxing 8.6%, Open World 7.2%
- #43 Internet Fisherman
72% 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 68.9% ★, Top-Down 11.6%, Simulation 10.4%, Casual 3.5%, 2D 3.1%
- #44 LurkBait Twitch Fishing
69% 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.
Why similar: Fishing 58.8% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Relaxing 9.2%, Nature 7%, Sports 7%
- #45 Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
67% 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.
Why similar: Fishing 63.4% ★, Relaxing 11.9%, RPG 8.4%, Simulation 6.9%, 2D 3.7%
- #46 Moonglow Bay
71% matchMixed68% of 716 reviews2021
Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.7 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 63.1% ★, Relaxing 13.4%, RPG 12%, Nature 8.2%, Casual 3.3%
- #47 Sea Fantasy
68% matchVery Positive87% of 572 reviews2025
Dev: METASLA
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Save the world by fishing! This is a brand new action RPG game where you stand on an adventure to fish the Sea'Az, the marine life of this world, in a vast pixel world. This is not a peaceful fishing game. The destruction of the world is imminent....
Why similar: Fishing 59.1% ★, Open World 12.7%, RPG 9.6%, Top-Down 7.8%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #48 Star Valor
68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,325 reviews2022
Dev: Rafael Burgos
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Choose your own destiny as you explore an open-world procedurally generated galaxy where anything is possible. Become a miner, a trader, a bounty hunter, a pirate, or perhaps a jack of all trades. Start off small and build your way to the top but remember with every action, comes consequences.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.9%, Procedural Generation 18.6%, Open World 10.6%, RPG 10.6%, Relaxing 9.3%
- #49 Trophy Fishing 2
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,219 reviews2017
Dev: Overgroup
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Trophy fishing 2 it is a 3D fishing simulator with excellent graphics, sound and entertaining gameplay. It is a game-encyclopedia, which we develop and improve right along. It will please all lovers of fishing and quiet rest, as well as, all who loves excitement, competition and friendly communication.
Why similar: Fishing 80% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Sports 9%, Casual 0.9%
- #50 Bit-Cremental: Fishistry
68% 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 56.2% ★, Relaxing 14.8%, Simulation 10.8%, 2D 6.9%, Casual 4.4%
- #51 Lake of Creatures
67% matchVery Positive94% of 272 reviews2024
Dev: ANTENNA GAMES
Windows
Difficult action FISHING ROGUELIKE, where you slaughter mutated creatures with weapons that shoot lasers and explosions!!! 💥 Catch fish to buy treasures that MODIFY YOUR BUILD and end up with CRAZY SYNERGIZING ATTACKS that melt those noob enemies
Why similar: Fishing 52.9% ★, Procedural Generation 22.6%, RPG 6.7%, Sports 6.5%, 2D 4.7%
- #52 Cozy Island Idle
69% 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 68% ★, RPG 9.3%, Simulation 9%, Relaxing 5.8%, Casual 3.6%
- #53 Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats
65% 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 82.2% ★, Old School 6.3%, Relaxing 5.1%, Casual 3.8%, Indie 1.9%
- #54 Grove Fisher
67% 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 65.1% ★, Relaxing 14.7%, Simulation 8.4%, Nature 7.6%, Casual 2.9%
- #55 Fish Hunters: Most Lethal Fishing Simulator 🐟
66% 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 59% ★, Sandbox 16.9%, Exploration 7.7%, Open World 7.2%, Simulation 6.1%
- #56 Chillquarium
65% 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 60.9% ★, Relaxing 14.6%, Simulation 10.5%, Nature 8.2%, Casual 2.9%