- #1 Littlewood
97% matchVery Positive93% of 6,802 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 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: Life Sim 27.6%, Fishing 22.6% ★, Open World 13%, Relaxing 12.6%, RPG 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing life-sim that focuses on rebuilding a town and forming relationships after a great adventure has already concluded.
- #2 DAVE THE DIVER
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 150,346 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 26.3 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 48.8% ★, Relaxing 13.3%, RPG 9%, Exploration 8.6%, Story Rich 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines deep-sea fishing exploration with restaurant management and a charming, narrative-driven community experience.
- #3 Coral Island
96% matchVery Positive89% of 26,525 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Life Sim 27.6%, Fishing 23.9% ★, LGBTQ+ 12.8%, Relaxing 11.6%, Open World 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: This modern life-sim offers a rich coastal environment with extensive fishing, diving, and community restoration mechanics.
- #4 Moonstone Island
95% matchVery Positive84% of 4,783 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!
Why similar: Fishing 24.4% ★, Creature Collector 24.1%, Cooking 19.7%, Life Sim 13.8%, Relaxing 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy creature-collector that blends exploration and deckbuilding with a relaxing, island-hopping adventure.
- #5 Stardew Valley
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,008,001 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.6 hrsMean: 84.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Why similar: Life Sim 33%, Fishing 20.8% ★, Relaxing 14.8%, RPG 11.3%, Open World 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential life-sim that perfectly balances fishing, community relationship building, and relaxing daily routines.
- #6 Summer in Mara
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,162 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Why similar: Life Sim 26.3%, Emotional 16.4%, Nature 16.1%, Relaxing 13.3%, Exploration 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It features a beautiful island setting with a heavy focus on sailing, fishing, and helping neighbors in a cozy, vibrant world.
- #7 Potion Permit
93% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,276 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Fishing 35.8% ★, Life Sim 21.2%, Relaxing 9.5%, Colorful 9.5%, RPG 7%
Why You'll Like It: A community-focused RPG where you gather resources and build relationships to heal the residents of a small, isolated town.
- #8 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 980 reviews2019
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Farm, cook, craft and decorate in this casual open world farming adventure! Set up camp with your crew after being shipwrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Your quest is to survive, explore and uncover the secrets of the Cursed Islands. Take care of your crew to build relationships and earn rewards!
Why similar: Cooking 24.8%, Nature 13.1%, Open World 12.2%, Relaxing 8.8%, Story Rich 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration, farming, and fishing while managing the needs of a small group of survivors on a remote island.
- #9 Catch & Cook: Fishing Adventure
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 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: Sailing 30.1% ★, Fishing 28.6% ★, Cooking 16.3%, Relaxing 5.4%, RPG 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the core loop of fishing and cooking to nourish a community in a relaxing, exploration-heavy setting.
- #10 Ooblets
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,534 reviews2023
Dev: Glumberland
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!
Why similar: Cooking 26.3%, Creature Collector 25.7%, Open World 9.9%, Relaxing 8.2%, RPG 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with cozy farming and town life, offering a whimsical and lighthearted experience.
- #11 Critter Cove
89% matchVery Positive95% of 1,868 reviews2024
Dev: Gentleman Rat Studios
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore your town, sail across a mysterious archipelago, rescue animal pals. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
Why similar: Sailing 24.7% ★, Fishing 20.9% ★, Cooking 16.4%, Life Sim 10.4%, Open World 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and restoring a tropical town, sharing the same community-building DNA as Moonglow Bay.
- #12 Dinkum
89% matchVery Positive92% of 28,725 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Fishing 39% ★, Life Sim 24.2%, Relaxing 12.4%, RPG 7.7%, Exploration 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: An Australian-inspired life-sim that emphasizes fishing, community building, and exploring a charming, stylized wilderness.
- #13 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 38.6% ★, Life Sim 18.4%, RPG 9.1%, Relaxing 8.8%, Open World 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated fishing RPG that features a cozy, adventure-filled world and unique creature-based characters.
- #14 Luna's Fishing Garden
88% matchVery Positive94% of 2,216 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 51.5% ★, Nature 14.3%, Relaxing 10.7%, Cute 8.6%, Colorful 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing experience focused entirely on fishing and building a beautiful garden island.
- #15 Fishing Paradiso
87% matchVery Positive91% of 326 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 43.1% ★, Emotional 14%, Open World 9.8%, Relaxing 9.6%, RPG 8%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused fishing RPG that uses charming pixel art to tell a touching story about life and connection.
- #16 My Time at Sandrock
86% matchVery Positive88% of 28,550 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
Why similar: Life Sim 46.9%, Open World 20.2%, RPG 12%, LGBTQ+ 11.7%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: A community-driven life-sim where you use your crafting skills to revitalize a town in a unique, desert-themed environment.
- #17 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,995 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.8%, Nature 21.2%, Open World 14.6%, Story Rich 8%, Exploration 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the spirit of community restoration and nature conservation through exploration and photography.
- #18 Roots of Pacha
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,441 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.
Why similar: Life Sim 38.1%, Relaxing 19.2%, RPG 13.7%, Exploration 11.6%, Cute 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A prehistoric life-sim that emphasizes community growth, discovery, and working together to improve your village.
- #19 Everdream Valley
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 953 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.
Why similar: Fishing 27% ★, Cooking 22.1%, Life Sim 13.9%, Nature 10.8%, Relaxing 7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy farming and adventure game that emphasizes animal care and relaxing exploration in a pastoral setting.
- #20 WEBFISHING
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 69,990 reviews2024
Dev: lamedeveloper
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)
Why similar: Fishing 47.9% ★, Creature Collector 21.1%, LGBTQ+ 15.1%, Cute 7.4%, Casual 4%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused fishing experience that emphasizes social interaction and a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
- #21 Snacko
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,019 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Why similar: Fishing 41% ★, Life Sim 17.4%, Cute 9.4%, Colorful 8.3%, Relaxing 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, building-focused life-sim that incorporates fishing and community development in a colorful world.
- #22 A Short Hike
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 22,017 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Why similar: Relaxing 20.3%, Nature 18.7%, Open World 17%, Exploration 15%, Cute 14.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a peaceful, cozy atmosphere centered on exploration and small, meaningful interactions in a beautiful natural setting.
- #23 Garden Paws
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,489 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Why similar: Open World 26.3%, Relaxing 19.6%, Exploration 16.8%, Cute 15.7%, RPG 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy life-sim that allows you to play as an animal character while fishing, farming, and building up a small town.
- #24 Wytchwood
80% matchVery Positive93% of 4,661 reviews2021
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.
Why similar: Story Rich 21.4%, RPG 19.3%, Exploration 18%, Colorful 17.8%, Adventure 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven crafting game that features a cozy, storybook aesthetic and exploration-based gameplay.
- #25 Slime Rancher
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 153,291 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Why similar: Open World 28.3%, Cute 23.8%, Exploration 16.7%, Colorful 13.6%, Adventure 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a vibrant, relaxing world centered on creature collection and exploration with a very satisfying gameplay loop.
- #26 Cat Goes Fishing
81% matchVery Positive94% of 16,005 reviews2015
Dev: Cat5Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 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 38.3% ★, Sailing 28.6% ★, Nature 9.4%, Relaxing 5.6%, Cute 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, addictive fishing game that focuses on upgrading gear and catching increasingly rare and mysterious creatures.
- #27 Luma Island
78% matchVery Positive84% of 12,297 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.1%, Open World 16.2%, Relaxing 15.5%, RPG 11.3%, Exploration 10.5%
- #28 Townscaper
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,498 reviews2021
Dev: Oskar StålbergPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.
Why similar: Nature 23.2%, Open World 21.3%, Relaxing 20.1%, Cute 12.9%, Colorful 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: While lacking traditional RPG elements, it captures the voxel-based aesthetic and relaxing, creative building vibe of Moonglow Bay.
- #29 Calm Horizon
77% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: 烟熏渔
Windows
Island Master, welcome to your very own island! This land awaits your touch—reawaken its vitality and rebuild it from the ground up. Construct buildings to unlock new features: dress in elegant outfits, run food and goods shops, and usher in an era of prosperity for your island!
Why similar: Sailing 28.4% ★, Fishing 24.5% ★, Life Sim 14.1%, Open World 9%, Creature Collector 5.4%
- #30 Nice Day for Fishing
77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,963 reviews2025
Dev: FusionPlayPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 50.5% ★, Creature Collector 24.5%, RPG 9.2%, Colorful 5.5%, Adventure 4.8%
- #31 Nautical Life
81% 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 48.1% ★, Creature Collector 18.1%, RPG 8.3%, Nature 7.9%, Adventure 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game centered on fishing and boat customization, perfect for those who enjoy the sailing aspect of Moonglow Bay.
- #32 Grow: Song of the Evertree
79% matchVery Positive81% of 2,549 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.8%, Open World 17.3%, Nature 17.2%, Cute 9.3%, Exploration 9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on world-building and cozy exploration, allowing you to nurture and restore a dying land.
- #33 Collector's Cove
76% matchVery Positive91% of 143 reviews2026
Dev: VoodooDuck
Windows
All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!
Why similar: Sailing 36.2% ★, Creature Collector 18.8%, Fishing 17.3% ★, Nature 11.6%, Exploration 5%
- #34 Cast n Chill
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,492 reviews2025
Dev: Wombat Brawler
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.9 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 43.5% ★, Creature Collector 28.2%, Nature 13.5%, Relaxing 11.2%, Casual 3.6%
- #35 Hokko Life
76% matchMixed66% of 2,658 reviews2022
Dev: Wonderscope GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?
Why similar: Fishing 38.3% ★, Life Sim 23.5%, Relaxing 8.8%, RPG 7.2%, Cute 7.1%
- #36 Fishing Online
74% matchMixed57% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: Braves
Windows
Begin your new online fishing adventure! Fishing Online is a cooperative adventure game where you explore the world and enjoy fishing with friends. Catch over 300 types of fish, complete your collection, and dive into crafting and cooking activities!
Why similar: Fishing 24.8% ★, Cooking 18.4%, Creature Collector 14.4%, Life Sim 12.1%, Nature 9.1%
- #37 Captain Pawsome
75% 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 34.4% ★, Life Sim 14.2%, Emotional 12.9%, Relaxing 8%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #38 DREDGE
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 54,217 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 45% ★, Sailing 20.2% ★, Open World 12.6%, Exploration 8.8%, RPG 4.8%
- #39 Verdant Village
75% matchVery Positive92% of 59 reviews2020
Dev: Exodus Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
You've washed ashore in a foreign land. With nothing to your name other than a few tools you’ll have to learn how to live off the land. Explore, grow crops, and meet the locals. How you live is up to you. Can you create a new life for yourself in the small town of Amberglen?
Why similar: Fishing 25.3% ★, Cooking 18.3%, LGBTQ+ 13.3%, Life Sim 12.4%, Nature 7.7%
- #40 The Garden Path
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 77 reviews2024
Dev: carrotcakePub: Mooncat Games
Windows · Linux
A slice-of-life sim about the joy of gardening, designed to be picked up and played in short and sweet bites. Whether you’re fishing, growing, trading, or making new vegetable friends, a wonderful and wistful adventure awaits when wandering The Garden Path.
Why similar: Fishing 23.4% ★, Life Sim 12.6%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Nature 10.1%, Emotional 9.6%
- #41 Intergalactic Fishing
73% matchVery Positive95% of 391 reviews2020
Dev: Boat Anchor Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 47.4% ★, Relaxing 10.5%, Open World 8.8%, RPG 8.7%, Nature 8.4%
- #42 Isle of Jura
74% matchMixed63% of 1,439 reviews2022
Dev: EM Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Take a fishing trip to Jura, a remote and beautiful island. Explore, meet the locals, and catch delicious fish!
Why similar: Fishing 45% ★, Nature 18%, Relaxing 9%, Exploration 8.3%, Cute 6.9%
- #43 Cozy Grove
72% matchVery Positive90% of 8,378 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.9%, Relaxing 25.7%, Cute 15.4%, Story Rich 14.9%, Colorful 10.6%
- #44 Fae Farm
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,496 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26%, Cooking 21.3%, Relaxing 13.5%, RPG 12.5%, Cute 9.5%
- #45 Disney Dreamlight Valley
70% matchVery Positive92% of 23,997 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 114.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Why similar: Fishing 27.2% ★, Cooking 23%, Life Sim 19.3%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 6.2%
- #46 On Your Tail
71% matchVery Positive89% of 384 reviews2024
Dev: Memorable GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A cozy detective adventure where you play as a vacation-bound writer who stumbles upon an idyllic town plagued by an enigmatic thief. Crack the case in this charming seaside town, build relationships, and unravel secrets in a world full of quirky characters and heartwarming stories.
Why similar: Fishing 30.6% ★, Cooking 20.6%, Life Sim 14.3%, Open World 9.4%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #47 Lighthouse Keeper
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 472 reviews2022
Dev: Stratera Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You are tasked with taking care of the old Lighthouse in a small island. Repair its broken parts, hunt for food to get by, gather materials to craft stuff to help you along your journey through 11 islands.
Why similar: Sailing 26% ★, Fishing 24.6% ★, Cooking 19%, LGBTQ+ 9%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #48 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
70% matchMostly Positive75% of 464 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Why similar: Creature Collector 30.1%, Relaxing 18.4%, Exploration 13.2%, Colorful 12.3%, Story Rich 9.5%
- #49 Sun Haven
69% matchVery Positive81% of 24,867 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Why similar: Fishing 28% ★, Life Sim 23.5%, Cooking 19.5%, Relaxing 9.7%, RPG 8.9%
- #50 Chicory: A Colorful Tale
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,928 reviews2021
Dev: Wishes Ultd.Pub: Finji
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.
Why similar: RPG 16.6%, Emotional 16.4%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Adventure 10.4%, Cute 9.2%
- #51 Far Fishing
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,032 reviews2025
Dev: LostVolBytes
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 58% ★, Relaxing 13.6%, Exploration 8.7%, Colorful 7.7%, Casual 6.1%
- #52 Cattails: Wildwood Story
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,857 reviews2023
Dev: Falcon Development
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 26.8%, Life Sim 26.1%, Nature 19%, RPG 9.8%, Cute 9.6%
- #53 Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,730 reviews2020
Dev: Misc Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 63.5% ★, Open World 17.5%, Sailing 11.8% ★, Exploration 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%
- #54 Garden Story
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,695 reviews2021
Dev: PicogramPub: Rose City Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Embark on a wholesome adventure to save The Grove! Forage resources, combat the invasive Rot, and restore the community. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor in this charming action-RPG starring a grape.
Why similar: Cute 17.8%, Story Rich 17.5%, RPG 17%, Exploration 15.8%, Colorful 15.3%
- #55 Shinehill
64% matchVery Positive95% of 229 reviews2026
Dev: Peach Bite
Windows
Yet again they dumped the toughest job on you. Now you are on Shinehill Island, where you suddenly replaced one of the new residents. Explore the world, meet charming townspeople, do farming, fishing, cooking and try not to reveal yourself.
Why similar: Fishing 30.3% ★, Life Sim 20.1%, Open World 12.6%, Story Rich 8.7%, RPG 8.6%
- #56 Lil Gator Game
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,948 reviews2022
Dev: MegaWobblePub: Playtonic Friends
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Why similar: LGBTQ+ 31.9%, Relaxing 20.8%, Cute 15.7%, Colorful 12.1%, Casual 8.2%
- #57 Bugsnax
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 9,098 reviews2022
Dev: Young Horses
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Catch mysterious living snacks and feed them to your friends in this unusual island adventure!
Why similar: Creature Collector 37%, LGBTQ+ 24.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Cute 7.8%, Exploration 6.5%
- #58 Call of Boba
66% matchMostly Positive71% of 164 reviews2025
Dev: Tomatoast
Windows
A cozy pixel art adventure about saving a struggling Boba Tea shop. Brew up tasty drinks, battle enemies for inspiration, make friends with customers, and much much more, on your quest to serve up the best tea in town!
Why similar: Fishing 29.5% ★, Cooking 22.2%, Life Sim 18%, Cute 7.3%, Relaxing 6.8%
- #59 Open Fishing XL
67% 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 33.7% ★, Cooking 16.7%, Nature 12.8%, Open World 10.3%, Life Sim 9.3%
- #60 Monster Harvest
70% matchMixed53% of 532 reviews2021
Dev: Maple Powered GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Monster Harvest is a monster collecting and farming action RPG with a twist! Grow, collect and mutate your crops then take them into battle! Filled with places to discover and multiple ways to build your farm, get ready to craft, explore and battle across the vibrant world of Planimal Point.
Why similar: Fishing 29.2% ★, Creature Collector 23.9%, Open World 9.1%, Relaxing 8.3%, RPG 6.7%