- #1 Cauldron Cartel
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SHG
Windows · Mac
Run a cozy potion shop that is absolutely, definitely not a criminal front. Brew forbidden potions, hire goblins, dodge the inspector, and grow one bubbling cauldron into a full-blown cartel.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 18.5% ★, Cozy 17%, Incremental 15.7%, Idler 15.6%, Management 8.6%
- #2 Bookstore Incremental
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Exaeryth
Windows
An active incremental game where you run your own Bookstore! Print and upgrade books, unlock new customers, new staff members, objects and more.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 31.2% ★, Incremental 18.3%, Idler 16%, Cozy 9.8%, Capitalism 8.2%
- #3 Grove Fisher
96% 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 24.6% ★, Idler 13.4%, Capitalism 10.7%, Incremental 10.6%, Economy 7.8%
- #4 Idlequarium
94% 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: Fishing 19.5% ★, Shop Keeper 17.5% ★, Idler 14%, Economy 9.3%, Creature Collector 9.2%
- #5 Chillquarium
95% 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 20.7% ★, Capitalism 12.6%, Cozy 12.2%, Idler 11.8%, Incremental 10.5%
- #6 Lakeside Bar
94% 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 22.2% ★, Idler 13.2%, Capitalism 12.7%, Incremental 11.9%, Building 8.2%
- #7 Budgie's Bug Shop
92% 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: Shop Keeper 20.7% ★, Idler 16.3%, Incremental 15.8%, Economy 10.6%, Management 10.3%
- #8 Just Keep Fishing
93% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Set Sail GamesPub: Aarimous and Thornity
Windows · Mac
A short incremental game about catching a lot of fish.
Why similar: Fishing 34.4% ★, Incremental 18.6%, Shop Keeper 16.6% ★, Idler 14.8%, Economy 3.9%
- #9 Tiny Egg Clicker
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Luisak & RaMS
Windows
An idle pet-collecting clicker game that keeps you company at the bottom of your screen. Click your egg to help it hatch. Grow your collection of pets to unlock upgrades and rarer eggs. Relax to chill Lofi music while you play at your own pace. Will you hatch the shiny variant of each pet?
Why similar: Incremental 17%, Idler 16.8%, Creature Collector 10.7%, Economy 10%, Capitalism 7.9%
- #10 Working Class Monsters
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HaggisBytes
Windows
Open packs. Collect monsters. Watch the gold pile up. A cozy incremental about a monster workforce - place goblins, undead, and abyssal horrors across tiles where the right neighbors mean bigger payouts. Grow your sleepy island into a gold printing empire and unlock hidden islands to settle on.
Why similar: Cozy 15.7%, Incremental 14.5%, Idler 14.3%, Capitalism 13.1%, Creature Collector 10.6%
- #11 Fishing Inc
89% 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 27.5% ★, Incremental 14.2%, Idler 13.4%, Cozy 12.5%, Economy 9.6%
- #12 Desktop Aquarium
90% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: odwar
Windows
A relaxing mini aquarium that stays on your desktop corner while you do other stuff — collect fish, upgrade tanks, and enjoy a cozy idle experience.
Why similar: Fishing 32.2% ★, Cozy 22%, Idler 17.7%, Incremental 11.2%, Creature Collector 4.8%
- #13 Alchemist's Garden
89% matchVery Positive95% of 128 reviews2026
Dev: Lumis Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Alchemist's Garden is a cozy and relaxing incremental crafting game. Forage to uncover hidden ingredients across mystical lands. Experiment with them at your crucible to discover potions and items, stock your shop's shelves, and watch your potion shop grow!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 23.2% ★, Idler 14.1%, Capitalism 13.8%, Incremental 13.2%, Economy 9.4%
- #14 Whimsy Koi
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ting LY
Windows
Whimsy Koi is a cozy idle game where you manage calming koi ponds. Collect various whimsical koi fish and decorate your ponds however you want. Just relax and enjoy the tranquil experience.
Why similar: Cozy 15.1%, Idler 14.6%, Incremental 12.3%, Capitalism 10.7%, Creature Collector 9.8%
- #15 Flutterfield
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Onyx Feather Studios
Windows
Flutterfield is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Buy butterflies and raise them in real time, or catch fully grown ones yourself. Unlock, upgrade, and customize habitats while filling your collection with real-life butterfly species!
Why similar: Idler 19%, Creature Collector 14.1%, Economy 13.1%, Capitalism 10.2%, Cozy 9.6%
- #16 Mango's Fisharium
86% 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 27.9% ★, Idler 18%, Incremental 15.6%, Management 9.6%, Creature Collector 8.9%
- #17 Pier Pals
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Peng-O-Labs
Windows
A cozy idle fishing game that lives on your desktop. Cast your line, catch fish of every rarity and grade, and track your collection in the journal. Invite up to 3 friends to fish together on a shared dock. No clicking, no pressure — just chill vibes while you work or play.
Why similar: Fishing 34.1% ★, Idler 20.5%, Cozy 19.5%, Creature Collector 8.4%, Relaxing 4.4%
- #18 Idle Fishing
86% 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 27.1% ★, Idler 15.5%, Cozy 14.5%, Incremental 12.6%, Management 8.9%
- #19 Be kinder and, like, be a Rewinder, dude!
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fuzz Force
Windows
1995, Summer. "Get a job or you're joining the military" shouts your dad. Get your ticket to an incremental game where you'll rewind, loan, buy tapes, buy rewinders, buy food, move to better locations, hire your mates and make a mint at Planet Rewind! Video tape rentals will be around forever!
Why similar: Shop Keeper 27.2% ★, Incremental 16.6%, Idler 16.5%, Capitalism 16.1%, Economy 10.8%
- #20 CLICKBAIT
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: YETIBYTES
Windows · Linux
CLICKBAIT is a short incremental game about catching larger and larger fish.
Why similar: Fishing 31.5% ★, Incremental 17.7%, Idler 17.6%, Cozy 14.2%, Economy 6.7%
- #21 Just Fish: Idle Aquarium
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RoboLaserCosmoTurtle
Windows
Relax in a calm idle incremental aquarium. Buy and feed fish that grow in real time. Sell fish to buy more fry and discover rarer species. Build your oasis: unlock and place decorations, and enjoy fish interacting with them. Your world keeps earning even while you're away
Why similar: Fishing 19.9% ★, Idler 14.8%, Capitalism 13.1%, Economy 10.9%, Creature Collector 9.9%
- #22 Fishing Shop Simulator
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sinqnew
Windows · Linux
Catch fish, build your store, and sell your catches! Explore a mysterious world to find new areas, and new fish to catch. Decorate to get wealthier customers to buy your big catches. As you build up your store, a town will evolve around you!
Why similar: Fishing 30.5% ★, Shop Keeper 28.8% ★, Economy 11.4%, Management 10.1%, Building 9%
- #23 Chill & Reel
81% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: Maru Studio
Windows · Mac
A cozy desktop companion game where a cute crocodile fishes for you. Catch all kinds of weird fishes, sell them to upgrade his gears or showcase your impressive catches so that friends can be jealous. Automation is there for busy time, and no distractions, so you can focus on work when needed.
Why similar: Fishing 25.5% ★, Idler 13.1%, Incremental 11.4%, Cozy 9.9%, Capitalism 8%
- #24 Animal Onsen: A Cozy Retreat
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: hazelatte
Windows · Mac
Animal Onsen is a cozy and relaxing companion game. It lives at the bottom of your screen while you work, study, or unwind. Decorate your onsen, upgrade amenities, and collect adorable animal visitors as you build the perfect retreat, one peaceful moment at a time.
Why similar: Idler 16.3%, Cozy 14.5%, Incremental 12.5%, Creature Collector 12.1%, Economy 9%
- #25 Adventure Springs Bakery
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Dylan RobinsonPub: Robinson Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bake 35 recipes, set prices, serve quirky customers, decorate your shop, dress up in wizard robes, and learn real economics. 36 curriculum-aligned learning scenarios teach kids about profit, budgets, supply & demand through play. A cozy educational management sim for kids and families.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 22.3% ★, Cozy 16.4%, Capitalism 13.7%, Incremental 11.8%, Economy 9.5%
- #26 Idle Waters
81% 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 27.5% ★, Idler 15.4%, Incremental 11.5%, Cozy 10.1%, Management 8.7%
- #27 Cornerpond
79% 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 25.2% ★, Idler 14%, Incremental 12.5%, Creature Collector 8.9%, Capitalism 8.4%
- #28 More Sushi!
78% matchVery Positive89% of 169 reviews2025
Dev: pixelqube
Windows
More Sushi! is a short incremental game about running a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. Serve customers, buy upgrades, hire helpers, and unlock new sushi! Pay off the owner's debt, then turn used plates into stars to buy permanent upgrades.
Why similar: Idler 19.5%, Incremental 19%, Economy 14.8%, Shop Keeper 14.2% ★, Management 12%
- #29 Book Bound
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 264 reviews2025
Dev: Bit66
Windows
Book Bound is a cozy bookshop simulation game. Use a range of items to decorate your shop and make it truly yours. Pick the books you would like to sell. Help customers find books they want most. Sell books in different genres.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 31.4% ★, Cozy 22.2%, Economy 11.7%, Building 10.7%, Management 9.5%
- #30 Flowers to Honey
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ThinKING Cat Games
Windows
A cozy incremental where you choose how your bees evolve, plant flowers, guide your hive, and grow a thriving honey empire.
Why similar: Idler 20.3%, Cozy 19.9%, Incremental 17.3%, Economy 10.7%, Management 9.5%
- #31 Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas
76% 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 23.6% ★, Incremental 20.5%, Capitalism 14.9%, Management 8.3%, Cozy 6.6%
- #32 Sip Fisher
77% 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 26.7% ★, Cozy 18.1%, Capitalism 15.2%, Idler 12.4%, Building 11.9%
- #33 Boardwalk Builders
75% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Studio PrimitivePub: Liminal Pendulum
Windows
Design and expand your boardwalk by building rides, shops, and restaurants to draw in crowds. Manage and combine your attractions to create even grander experiences. Host festivals, attract VIPs and build relationships with local businesses.
Why similar: Idler 16.2%, Cozy 16.2%, Capitalism 12.2%, Economy 12%, Management 11.9%
- #34 Beat the Nettles!
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Burg Entertainment
Windows
An incremental game where childhood fun becomes a hobby with RPG elements. Beat weeds with a stick, improve your skill tree, and level up your stats. Simple gameplay, development, and nostalgia for childhood battles with plants.
Why similar: Idler 21.2%, Incremental 20.5%, Capitalism 14.9%, Management 9.6%, Loot 7.9%
- #35 Keypress Express
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: nitzan.games LLC
Windows · Mac
A cozy desktop train that runs on your keystrokes. The more you type, the farther your hand-drawn locomotive rolls along the bottom of your screen — sell the haul, buy bigger engines and longer trains, and grow a railroad empire while you work. Counts keystrokes only, never what you type.
Why similar: Idler 16.1%, Incremental 14.1%, Cozy 13.3%, Capitalism 13.1%, Economy 8.9%
- #36 Fishing Tale
78% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2024
Dev: Rebel Signal
Windows
Fishing Tale is a relaxing fishing adventure game where you catch over 40 unique fish across diverse environments like oceans, lakes, and rivers. Customize your character, track your catches in a detailed journal, and enjoy the soothing sounds of nature.
Why similar: Fishing 30.6% ★, Cozy 18.1%, Incremental 15.8%, Creature Collector 10.1%, Nature 7.6%
- #37 Fireworks Incremental
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Frajda Games
Windows
Bad Wizard covered the land with a Magical Dome and the only way to destroy it is with fireworks! Hire units, unlock buildings, buy powerful upgrades, discover unique synergies, create a ridiculous spectacle and ultimately defeat The Bad Wizard in this addictive incremental game about fireworks!
Why similar: Idler 19.4%, Capitalism 16.6%, Incremental 16.5%, Economy 13.1%, Building 11.6%
- #38 Mothiary
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Denver
Windows · Mac · Linux
An idle game about collecting moths.
Why similar: Idler 23%, Creature Collector 17.4%, Capitalism 10.9%, Incremental 10.7%, Economy 9.9%
- #39 Dirt Clicker
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sailing Bears
Windows
Start with a spoon and a dream. Dig up treasures, unlock upgrades, hire adorable helpers and discover the secrets hidden beneath the dirt.
Why similar: Capitalism 18.2%, Idler 18.1%, Cozy 16%, Incremental 15.8%, Economy 12.7%
- #40 Cozy Aquarium
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Symsie
Windows · Linux
Cozy Aquarium is a relaxing Fish Collecting Game. Catch fish and decorate your fish tanks the way you want to!
Why similar: Fishing 37% ★, Creature Collector 15.4%, Cozy 15.4%, Management 11.4%, Nature 7.7%
- #41 Joyquarium
73% 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 26.6% ★, Idler 14.4%, Cozy 14%, Incremental 11.7%, Economy 10.5%
- #42 Desktop Fishing Cat
71% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: Enter the Game Studios
Windows
Here’s a cute, chubby black cat. All it wants to do is quietly go fishing. “Right in the corner of your desktop!” Collect fish to fill up the cat’s encyclopedia, earn money, and dress it up in adorable outfits!
Why similar: Fishing 33.9% ★, Idler 20.2%, Incremental 16.9%, Creature Collector 10.1%, Nature 4.7%
- #43 Arcanatica
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SUDT Games
Windows
Arcanatica is an incremental game where progress isn’t the main focus, because there isn’t any as such. You must figure out for yourself what happens if you don’t make progress—how long will it take before you give up? Or will progress eventually come, and what will it look like?
Why similar: Idler 17%, Cozy 16.9%, Capitalism 14.9%, Economy 12%, Incremental 11.7%
- #44 A Good Day Fishing
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Fascinaut
Windows
A Good Day Fishing is a gamified focus tool where you catch fish while completing real-life tasks. Reel in and record new species, decorate your favorite cozy fishing spot, and customize your soundscape to create a custom vibe to help you relax and boost concentration.
Why similar: Fishing 31.2% ★, Cozy 20.5%, Idler 16%, Creature Collector 10.2%, Nature 6.4%
- #45 Angler's Journey
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VericDev
Windows
This idle clicker demands you battle for every catch, from small fry to mighty bosses. Arm yourself with diverse weapons; unlock powerful skills and constant upgrades to complete your massive fish collection.
Why similar: Fishing 25.2% ★, Idler 14.4%, Incremental 12.8%, Economy 10.6%, Creature Collector 10.3%
- #46 Relaxing Fishing
72% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: LosenArc
Windows
A simple cozy game where you fish with friendly characters, upgrade, discover and decorate.
Why similar: Fishing 36.7% ★, Cozy 21.5%, Idler 14.8%, Incremental 8.8%, Relaxing 5.4%
- #47 Cozy Dive
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cuddle Code
Windows
Watch a tiny diver explore the ocean in the corner of your screen. Collect sea creatures, upgrade equipment, and unlock new diving spots.
Why similar: Fishing 21.2% ★, Incremental 16.4%, Idler 15.7%, Cozy 13.5%, Creature Collector 11.5%
- #48 Pixel Aquarium
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Purple Sector
Windows
In this casual idle simulator, you take care of charming pixel-art fish, collect coins to buy decorations that provide uniques bonusses, and create your dream Pixel Aquarium!
Why similar: Fishing 33.7% ★, Idler 21.9%, Nature 10.8%, Cozy 8.5%, Relaxing 5.2%
- #49 My Pocket Paradise
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Funbox Studio
Windows
My Pocket Paradise is your cozy pixel-art desktop companion! Fish, farm, mine, and build your ultimate paradise right on the corner of your screen while you work or relax. Catch legendary fishes, customize your character, and show off your golden museum to friends!
Why similar: Fishing 37.2% ★, Idler 24.1%, Cozy 15.9%, Character Customization 7.8%, Relaxing 5.6%
- #50 DarkNet99
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: DreadPirateRoberts
Windows · Mac
An incremental game about selling drugs on the dark web in the 90's. Secure supply lines, stockpile products and scale your marketplace to make a fortune and build an empire.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 21.2% ★, Idler 18%, Incremental 17.5%, Capitalism 16.2%, Economy 11.2%
- #51 BAIT & TACKLE STORE SIMULATOR
68% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: AlbaGaming
Windows
Run your own fishing tackle shop in this first-person simulation game. Order and stock products, manage prices, serve customers, and expand your store over time through simple shop management and steady progression.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 37.3% ★, Fishing 31.3% ★, Economy 15%, Management 11.8%, Simulation 4.2%
- #52 Loot Shop Simulator
70% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: Source Error Productions
Windows
Run the coziest shop in the realm by cracking cursed crates, selling enchanted junk, and helping weird customers with weirder problems.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 22.1% ★, Cozy 20.8%, Economy 15.7%, Management 14.7%, Loot 9.7%
- #53 Still Open: Taskbar Cafe Idle
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: outwinder
Windows · Linux
A cozy cafe living on your taskbar! "Still Open" is a peaceful idle game that runs in the background while you work. With an atmosphere that changes based on your system time, 60+ upgrades, mini-games, and built-in Pomodoro/Project Tracking tools, turn your productivity into a coffee break.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 28.3% ★, Cozy 22.1%, Idler 17.8%, Incremental 14%, Economy 5.8%
- #54 Sweet Tea Tycoon
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Scarlet Carnation Studios
Windows
Run a sweet tea stand in this 2D pixel-art business simulator inspired by tycoon classics. Manage inventory, adjust your recipe, hire staff, invest in upgrades, and pick locations to maximize profits. Build a lasting business in endless Career mode, or chase high scores in a 30-day Challenge mode.
Why similar: Shop Keeper 40.3% ★, Capitalism 22.3%, Economy 14.9%, Management 11.6%, Simulation 4.5%
- #55 Little Aquarium
68% matchMixed45% of 11 reviews2025
Dev: ManicBuild
Windows
Little Aquarium is a relaxing idle game where you grow your own underwater world. Collect rare fish, discover vibrant color variants, and decorate your dream tank!
Why similar: Cozy 19.6%, Idler 13.8%, Fishing 12.7% ★, Capitalism 12.4%, Incremental 11.2%
- #56 H.A.M. – Hamster Automated Mining
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BadElephant Studio
Windows
An idle clicker-management hybrid: Exploit your hamsters (yes, humanely, of course) to mine Bitecoins for you. But watch out — they have needs. SO send them to the spa or get some burgers at the inbuild diner and don’t let them unionize!
Why similar: Idler 29.8%, Incremental 23.3%, Management 15.8%, Economy 15.5%, Building 8.8%
- #57 Cozy Catch
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fear
Windows
An idle fishing game with pixel art charm and a spooky-cozy twist. Cast your line, reel in strange and rare fish, upgrade your gear, and explore eerie biomes beyond the peaceful forest where you begin. Simple mechanics, relaxing vibes, and plenty of hidden treasures await.
Why similar: Fishing 43.2% ★, Incremental 23.6%, Character Customization 9.2%, Cozy 8.6%, Simulation 5.5%
- #58 Apanana
66% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Martin Tranberg
Windows
Apanana is a cozy idle incremental adventure where a curious monkey collects bananas, explores strange lands, discovers trinkets, unlocks constellations, catches fish, befriends familiars, and grows stronger one little adventure at a time.
Why similar: Fishing 26.1% ★, Idler 17.5%, Incremental 16.9%, Cozy 15.1%, Minigames 14.7% ★
- #59 Misty's Idle Fishing
68% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Midware Games
Windows
Misty's Idle Fishing is a relaxing idle fishing game that sits on your desktop! Help Misty upgrade her equipment, customise her boat, and discover new islands, so she can catch and research all sorts of fish while you are busy with other things!
Why similar: Fishing 30.9% ★, Idler 18%, Management 11.2%, Nature 9.7%, Economy 8.7%
- #60 Fish Fortune
66% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Kiba Frost
Windows
A cozy idle aquarium game with fully animated fish that grow and earn money even while you’re away. Buy fish packs, discover rare variants, fill your collection, upgrade tanks and food, and play actively or passively as you expand to new regions by improving each area.
Why similar: Cozy 26.6%, Fishing 22% ★, Idler 21.2%, Management 9.8%, Nature 8.7%