- #1 WEBFISHING
97% 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 57.4% ★, Creature Collector 30.4%, Casual 4.1%, Cozy 2.5%, 3D 2.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the social, multiplayer, and community-driven aspects of fishing that make streaming interactive and fun.
- #2 Chillquarium
96% 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 28.9% ★, Creature Collector 27.1%, Idler 17.1%, Simulation 7.2%, Relaxing 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar relaxing idle experience focused on collecting and growing aquatic creatures in a low-pressure environment.
- #3 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 28.4% ★, Creature Collector 17.7%, Idler 16.1%, Utilities 9.3% ★, Simulation 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the desktop-friendly, casual fishing aesthetic that makes idle games accessible and easy to manage.
- #4 Idle Waters
95% 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 30% ★, Idler 17.4%, Creature Collector 14.5%, Utilities 11.6% ★, Simulation 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward idle fishing game that focuses on relaxing visuals and progression, ideal for those who enjoy the core loop of LurkBait.
- #5 Rusty's Retirement
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,403 reviews2024
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 23.2 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Idler 27.6%, Automation 23.5%, Farming Sim 19%, Simulation 10.4%, Nature 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically to run at the bottom of your screen while you do other things, it perfectly matches the multitasking philosophy of LurkBait.
- #6 Cozy Island Idle
94% 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 30.4% ★, Creature Collector 23.6%, Idler 16.4%, Farming Sim 11.2%, Cozy 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines creature collection with idle fishing mechanics, offering a similar sense of progression and discovery.
- #7 Idle Fishing
93% 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 34.7% ★, Idler 19.9%, Creature Collector 18.6%, Cozy 7.1%, Simulation 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A classic idle clicker approach to fishing that provides the same satisfying feedback loop of catching and upgrading.
- #8 Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,555 reviews2022
Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Why similar: Idler 29.5%, Relaxing 23.4%, Simulation 22.8%, Casual 8.5%, 3D 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This highly passive, atmospheric game provides the same 'set it and forget it' cozy entertainment value as an idle fishing overlay.
- #9 Cornerpond
91% 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 31.5% ★, Creature Collector 22%, Idler 17.5%, Simulation 7.7%, Automation 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, pixel-art idle fishing game that is perfect for players who want a relaxing, unobtrusive background experience.
- #10 Grove Fisher
91% 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 34.3% ★, Creature Collector 20%, Idler 18.6%, Farming Sim 6.7%, Simulation 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: With its cute aesthetic and focus on loot and relaxation, it mirrors the cozy, low-stress vibe of LurkBait.
- #11 Cast n Chill
89% 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 33.4% ★, Creature Collector 21.2%, Idler 14.5%, Relaxing 6.5%, Cozy 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the relaxing, creature-collecting side of fishing, making it a great companion for a cozy stream.
- #12 Idlequarium
90% 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.
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.8%, Fishing 24.7% ★, Idler 17.8%, Automation 12.8%, Nature 7%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes management and economy within an aquarium setting, appealing to fans of the creature-collection aspect of fishing games.
- #13 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
88% 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 28.5% ★, Creature Collector 24.8%, Idler 16%, Farming Sim 9.9%, Nature 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a management-heavy approach to fishkeeping that rewards long-term idle play and collection.
- #14 Desktop Fishes
89% matchVery Positive84% of 126 reviews2025
Dev: Daniel Santalla
Windows
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.
Why similar: Fishing 22.6% ★, Utilities 21.8% ★, Creature Collector 19.4%, Idler 12.5%, Automation 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focusing on the collectathon and idle aspects, this game turns your desktop into a living aquarium similar to the interactive nature of LurkBait.
- #15 Fischer's Fishing Journey
87% 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: Fishing 26.3% ★, Utilities 24.2% ★, Creature Collector 23.5%, Idler 16.9%, Relaxing 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, cat-themed fishing idle game that shares the lighthearted and accessible nature of the seed game.
- #16 Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
86% 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 36.1% ★, Creature Collector 27.5%, Idler 19.7%, Simulation 5.7%, Relaxing 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: It adds a management layer to the fishing loop, providing a bit more depth while maintaining the idle, casual feel.
- #17 Lofi aquarium
86% 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 26.8%, Utilities 21.2% ★, Idler 16.8%, Automation 14.7%, Cozy 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: By combining music, automation, and creature collection, this game creates an ambient experience that fits perfectly on a second monitor.
- #18 Joyquarium
85% 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 28.5% ★, Creature Collector 24.5%, Idler 15.6%, Farming Sim 9.8%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-focused idle game that prioritizes the relaxing, cozy experience of watching fish grow.
- #19 Zen Aquarium
84% 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!
Why similar: Fishing 18.6% ★, Utilities 18% ★, Creature Collector 17.5%, Idler 14.2%, Simulation 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game is purely about the aesthetic and relaxing experience of an underwater environment, perfect for a passive viewing experience.
- #20 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.
Why similar: Fishing 44.9% ★, Idler 24.7%, Simulation 12.5%, Relaxing 9.2%, Casual 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, pixel-art idle game that focuses on simple, satisfying progression mechanics.
- #21 Ropuka's Idle Island
82% 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.
Why similar: Utilities 31.1% ★, Idler 21.3%, Farming Sim 12%, Cozy 8.3%, Nature 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the cozy, idle island-building experience, which complements the relaxing nature of fishing games.
- #22 Internet Fisherman
83% 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 41.5% ★, Idler 21.1%, Automation 12.5%, Farming Sim 11.5%, Simulation 9%
Why You'll Like It: It blends inventory management with fishing, providing a slightly more structured idle experience.
- #23 Far Fishing
81% 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 71.5% ★, Relaxing 11.9%, Casual 6.3%, Colorful 4.2%, Simulation 4%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a more arcade-like approach to fishing while remaining casual and relaxing enough for a cozy gaming session.
- #24 Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond
82% matchVery Positive82% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: Inner Realm Studios
Windows
Craft your dream fishing experience in this engaging tycoon idler. Stock your pond with rare fish, build and upgrade your shop, attract eager customers, and manage your business to become a legendary fishing haven.
Why similar: Fishing 41.2% ★, Idler 37.5%, Casual 9.3%, Relaxing 5.9%, Colorful 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A compact, casual idle game that fits the 'fishing pond' theme perfectly for quick, low-effort sessions.
- #25 Skulker
79% 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.
Why similar: Fishing 45.7% ★, Creature Collector 29.2%, Idler 18.6%, Casual 3.4%, Colorful 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D fishing and collectathon game that offers a simple, satisfying loop for casual players.
- #26 Cat Goes Fishing
81% 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 65.9% ★, Nature 10.9%, Simulation 6.8%, Relaxing 6.6%, Casual 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: While more active than an idler, it is a quintessential fishing game that captures the charm and progression loop found in the genre.
- #27 Whimside
79% 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!
Why similar: Creature Collector 33.9%, Automation 17.1%, Farming Sim 14.8%, Cozy 7.3%, Nature 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game features creature collection and automation, which are key mechanics for players who enjoy the progression in LurkBait.
- #28 Machorium -Muscle Aquarium Simulator-
80% 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.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.7%, Idler 28.5%, Simulation 13.3%, Relaxing 7.2%, Nature 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, idle simulation game that adds a unique twist to the standard aquarium management formula.
- #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...
Why similar: Fishing 33.3% ★, Creature Collector 23.9%, Idler 14.2%, Farming Sim 10.4%, Simulation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: While more simulation-heavy, it provides the most detailed aquarium management experience for those who want to dive deeper into the hobby.
- #30 On-Together: Virtual Co-Working
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,072 reviews2026
Dev: GigaPuffPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Virtual co-working with friends or strangers all over the world! Digital pals hang out at the bottom of the screen while you work, study, and get stuff done. Includes productivity tools, hangout spots, breaktime games, and more!
Why similar: Fishing 28.5% ★, Utilities 28.5% ★, Creature Collector 24.5%, Simulation 6.5%, Relaxing 5.4%
- #31 垂钓大师 FishingMaster
77% 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.
Why similar: Fishing 41.9% ★, Idler 25.3%, Creature Collector 17.4%, Farming Sim 9.6%, Casual 4.7%
- #32 Chill Town
78% matchMixed67% of 233 reviews2025
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
A unique blend of a Soothing Simulation and an Idle Game with Music, Decoration, Fishing, Cooking, Farming and more...
Why similar: Fishing 40.9% ★, Farming Sim 20.1%, Simulation 12%, Cozy 11.3%, Relaxing 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A life-sim that incorporates fishing and cozy mechanics, making it a great broader recommendation for fans of the genre.
- #33 Weyrdlets 2.0 : Desktop Pets
75% 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!
Why similar: Fishing 23.2% ★, Utilities 22.5% ★, Creature Collector 19.7%, Idler 14%, Cozy 5.9%
- #34 Kukoro: Stream chat games
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,015 reviews2024
Dev: HeyNau
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 18.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Kukoro: Stream chat games is a collection of +20 games, from 2D shooters to tactical RPG mini-games, with a high engage for your Twitch community. You and your audience will be able to play with you in real time receiving the individual relevance they deserve, growing your channel day by day.
Why similar: Creature Collector 48.1%, Idler 43.4%, Casual 6.1%, Indie 2.4%
- #35 Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,754 reviews2024
Dev: Mooncube Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 109.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.
Why similar: Utilities 33.2% ★, Creature Collector 25%, Idler 14.6%, Cozy 9.5%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #36 With Me: Aquatic Time
73% 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!
Why similar: Utilities 35.7% ★, Creature Collector 26.6%, Idler 13.7%, Cozy 8.7%, Relaxing 6.4%
- #37 My Little Life
72% 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.
Why similar: Fishing 28% ★, Creature Collector 25.1%, Idler 17.2%, Farming Sim 12.6%, Simulation 7.6%
- #38 Fish on the desktop
73% 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...
Why similar: Farming Sim 36%, Simulation 34.2%, Casual 12.7%, Relaxing 10.8%, 3D 5.4%
- #39 Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
74% 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 50% ★, Sports 16.8%, Simulation 11.2%, Nature 10.7%, Relaxing 4.3%
- #40 Loafing Town
72% 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.
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.2%, Idler 24.3%, Fishing 11.4% ★, Simulation 9.7%, Automation 8.8%
- #41 3D Arcade Fishing
77% 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 39.1% ★, Sports 29.4%, Simulation 19.3%, Casual 6.5%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #42 The Fishing Club 3D: Co-op Sport Angling
76% 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 49% ★, Sports 17%, Nature 11.7%, Simulation 10.2%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #43 Mango's Fisharium
71% 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.
Why similar: Fishing 35.4% ★, Creature Collector 25%, Idler 22.9%, Simulation 9.3%, Relaxing 3.7%
- #44 My Little Spider
69% 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.
Why similar: Creature Collector 37.5%, Idler 23.5%, Simulation 10.6%, Fishing 8.9% ★, Nature 8.8%
- #45 PRO FISHING SIMULATOR
75% 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 37.6% ★, Sports 31.6%, Simulation 23.5%, Casual 7.3%
- #46 Fantasy Aquarium
70% 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 41%, Idler 31.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Relaxing 10.4%, Casual 4.9%
- #47 Marbles on Stream
71% matchVery Positive86% of 2,261 reviews2019
Dev: Pixel by Pixel Studios Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Marbles on Stream is a Marble Racing game for EVERYONE! You can simulate races yourself or stream it on Twitch.tv with your viewers! Many features in game to help interact with your viewers and engage with them in unique ways. 3 ways to play! Download and stream! Download the MoS app on your mobile device! Get on Twitch.
Why similar: Simulation 73.7%, Casual 26.3%
- #48 Virtual Aquarium - Overlay Desktop Game
71% 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 29%, Nature 23.7%, Simulation 18.4%, Relaxing 12.2%, Colorful 5.8%
- #49 Open Fishing XL
70% 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 50.9% ★, Nature 13%, Simulation 11.6%, Sports 9.9%, Relaxing 8.9%
- #50 Fishing The Abyss
68% matchVery Positive95% of 420 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 30.7% ★, Creature Collector 28.1%, Idler 22.4%, Relaxing 9.9%, Casual 5.5%
- #51 Prologue: Fish idle 2
69% matchMixed66% of 379 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 71.6% ★, Casual 13.9%, Relaxing 12%, Indie 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #52 Real VR Fishing
68% 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 46.3% ★, Sports 18.7%, Idler 15.9%, Relaxing 8.1%, Simulation 4.4%
- #53 Chill Corner
67% matchVery Positive91% of 9,638 reviews2021
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
This is just an idle game for chilling, relaxing or focusing.
Why similar: Utilities 39.5% ★, Idler 26.1%, Relaxing 13.6%, Simulation 10.9%, Casual 3.7%
- #54 Croakoloco
67% 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!
Why similar: Creature Collector 41.7%, Idler 24.5%, Simulation 9.7%, Nature 7.4%, Cozy 6.6%
- #55 Fish Idle 2: Underwater Mystery
67% 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 63.2% ★, Idler 10.9%, Relaxing 10.5%, Casual 8.7%, 3D 5.5%
- #56 Beneath The Surface
69% matchVery Positive95% of 547 reviews2018
Dev: carla51
Windows · Mac
A relaxing hiatus from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sit in a remote corner of the world, drop a line, and see what bites.
Why similar: Fishing 60.5% ★, Sports 28%, Relaxing 7.9%, Casual 3.6%
- #57 Intergalactic Fishing
68% matchVery Positive95% of 385 reviews2020
Dev: Boat Anchor Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Intergalactic Fishing is a fishing RPG that features procedurally generated content and graphics. Travel to lakes all over the universe and catch unique fish, explore uncharted lakes and sell data, complete quests, upgrade your gear, compete in fishing tournaments, design your own lures, and more!
Why similar: Fishing 58.8% ★, Simulation 13.1%, Relaxing 9.2%, Nature 7%, Sports 7%
- #58 Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas
64% 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!"
Why similar: Fishing 53.7% ★, Relaxing 15.5%, Simulation 13.6%, Casual 10.6%, Cozy 5.9%
- #59 Fishing Planet
67% 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 71.3% ★, Simulation 9.7%, Sports 9.1%, Relaxing 4.6%, Farming Sim 4%
