- #1 Koi Farm
97% matchVery Positive95% of 989 reviews2021
Dev: Job Talle
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A koi breeding game.
Why similar: Nature 30.8%, Simulation 22.5%, Relaxing 17%, Casual 11.8%, Atmospheric 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the specific joy of breeding and observing koi in a relaxing, low-pressure environment.
- #2 Zen Aquarium
96% matchVery Positive95% of 305 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: Underwater 40.2% ★, Nature 16.5%, Relaxing 12%, Simulation 8.1%, Immersive Sim 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly atmospheric and visually pleasing aquarium experience designed specifically for relaxation.
- #3 Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
96% matchVery Positive95% of 414 reviews2025
Dev: BitBros Inc
Windows · Mac
Create stunning virtual aquariums on your PC! Our advanced 3D engine brings your fish tank to life with breathtaking realism, featuring lifelike fish, plants, decorations, and more. Transform your monitor into a vibrant, living aquarium. Virtual aquascaping has never been easier!
Why similar: Underwater 40.2% ★, Nature 17.3%, Relaxing 12%, Life Sim 11.2%, Realistic 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a realistic and immersive aquarium simulation that mirrors the meditative quality of watching fish.
- #4 Equilinox
94% matchVery Positive92% of 3,020 reviews2018
Dev: ThinMatrix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.
Why similar: Nature 24.4%, Relaxing 23.8%, Simulation 18.2%, Beautiful 17.2% ★, Casual 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing nature simulation where you manage a thriving ecosystem, sharing the peaceful vibe of My Koi.
- #5 Biotope
95% matchMixed43% of 220 reviews2019
Dev: MBL Development
Windows · Mac
Biotope will be the most detailed and realistic aquarium simulator on the market. Biotope makes it possible to create complex aquarist ecosystems and simulate realistic life cycles of plants and fish.
Why similar: Underwater 28.8% ★, Life Sim 14.1%, Immersive Sim 11.3%, Relaxing 11%, Realistic 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A detailed and realistic aquarium simulator that emphasizes the biological needs of fish in a calm setting.
- #6 Viridi
94% matchVery Positive92% of 9,646 reviews2015
Dev: Zoe VartanianPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 98.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.
Why similar: Relaxing 43.7%, Simulation 17.3%, Nature 16.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Casual 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, slow-paced plant-care simulator that captures the same 'check-in and relax' spirit as My Koi.
- #7 Aquarium Designer
93% matchVery Positive85% of 1,214 reviews2021
Dev: Sigur StudioPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%
Aquarium Designer gives you an opportunity to create the aquarium of your dreams! Become a professional whose job is to design it, build it, and fill it with the various underwater wildlife! All types, all sizes - your creativity is your only limit!
Why similar: Underwater 48.2% ★, Relaxing 15%, Life Sim 12.5%, Realistic 10.2%, Simulation 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for the creative and relaxing design of aquariums without the stress of complex management.
- #8 Mountain
92% matchVery Positive88% of 16,296 reviews2014
Dev: David OReilly
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 104.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Existential Nature Simulation
Why similar: Relaxing 29.2%, Beautiful 24.5% ★, Simulation 20.1%, Nature 9.5%, Casual 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A purely passive, atmospheric experience that encourages quiet observation of a natural environment.
- #9 ABZU
91% matchVery Positive93% of 27,612 reviews2016
Dev: Giant SquidPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving. Immerse yourself in a vibrant hidden world bursting with color and life as you descend into the heart of the ocean. But beware as you swim deeper as dangers lurk in the depths.
Why similar: Underwater 42.9% ★, Beautiful 25.4% ★, Relaxing 17.9%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Casual 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: The quintessential underwater exploration game, offering unparalleled beauty and a deeply relaxing, meditative journey.
- #10 Koral
91% matchVery Positive82% of 402 reviews2019
Dev: Carlos Coronado
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Koral, a love letter to the ocean. Dive into the beautiful underwater world as a sea current. Solve puzzles to bring back to life coral reefs and spread the beauty of the oceans in different sea ecosystems.
Why similar: Beautiful 40.2% ★, Underwater 35% ★, Relaxing 10.3%, Simulation 5.3%, Atmospheric 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, underwater-themed game that prioritizes exploration and a serene, relaxing atmosphere.
- #11 Megaquarium
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,770 reviews2018
Dev: Twice Circled
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%
The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.
Why similar: Underwater 62.5% ★, Relaxing 14.6%, Simulation 13.3%, Casual 6.4%, Indie 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: While more management-focused, it provides a satisfying way to build and watch a thriving aquarium ecosystem.
- #12 FISHERY
89% matchVery Positive84% of 402 reviews2019
Dev: Lilou Studio
Windows
Fishery is a stylized aquarium simulation game. Harness your creativity to build and maintain beautiful aquatic habitats. Then relax and watch your beautiful fish enjoy their home.
Why similar: Underwater 38.6% ★, Nature 18.2%, Life Sim 11.3%, Relaxing 11.2%, Immersive Sim 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features realistic fish behavior and a focus on creating a balanced, natural-looking underwater environment.
- #13 Among Ripples
89% matchMixed68% of 1,446 reviews2015
Dev: Eat Create Sleep
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 18%
Control a pond's ecosystem; experiment with what you can do and see what happens. Among Ripples is a meditative ecosystem management simulator; you add different creatures to the pond and see how they interact.
Why similar: Underwater 36% ★, Nature 17.2%, Relaxing 13.5%, Simulation 11%, Atmospheric 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful pond management simulation that focuses on the balance of aquatic life.
- #14 Aquarist
86% matchVery Positive83% of 1,148 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Build beautiful aquariums, care for exotic marine life, complete creative customer jobs, and grow your own aquarium business into a world-class oceanarium in this relaxing sandbox simulation.
Why similar: Underwater 43.7% ★, Relaxing 15.6%, Life Sim 12.3%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Simulation 10%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a hands-on approach to building and maintaining aquariums in a relaxing, low-stakes environment.
- #15 Creatura
88% matchMixed67% of 232 reviews2021
Dev: Koksny.com
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Seed, Breed, Create. From single cell organisms to complex ecosystems. Evolve every part of your own unique aquarium / terrarium by applying scientifically accurate principles of natural and artificial selection, in Creatura - ultimate Virtual Evolution Vivarium Simulator.
Why similar: Underwater 35.4% ★, Nature 15.8%, Life Sim 10.4%, Relaxing 9.5%, Simulation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A deep sandbox simulation that lets you observe the evolution and life cycles of various creatures in a natural setting.
- #16 Virtual Aquarium - Overlay Desktop Game
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 161 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: Nature 32.5%, Relaxing 16.4%, Realistic 14%, Simulation 10.7%, Immersive Sim 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A convenient, casual way to keep a relaxing aquarium running on your desktop while you work.
- #17 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,680 reviews2025
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 37.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Underwater 44.3% ★, Nature 26.3%, Relaxing 14.4%, Simulation 7.3%, Casual 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, collection-focused aquarium game that is easy to pick up and enjoy in short bursts.
- #18 FLOW
86% matchMixed50% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: FLOW Development Team
Windows
FLOW is an extremely short psychological horror adventure video game. Wake up in the shoes of Flo, a 19-year-old, and embark on an adventure into a strange and wonderful world. The more you investigate, the more you can learn about the truth behind the universe.
Why similar: Indie 51.7%, Atmospheric 48.3%
Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, underwater-themed game that focuses on fluid movement and a hypnotic, relaxing experience.
- #19 Fish on the desktop
84% matchVery Positive95% of 175 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: Simulation 29.2%, Relaxing 21.1%, Realistic 16.1%, Casual 15.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, casual simulation that brings the calming presence of fish to your computer screen.
- #20 Idlequarium
83% matchMostly Positive71% of 255 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: Underwater 49% ★, Nature 20.5%, Life Sim 11%, Relaxing 10.2%, Simulation 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines aquarium management with idle mechanics for a low-effort, relaxing experience.
- #21 Deep Diving Simulator
85% matchMixed64% of 105 reviews2019
Dev: Jujubee S.A.Pub: Salient Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Submerge yourself in one of the most immersive diving simulators to date. Gather your gear, choose your diving spot and discover what lies beneath the surface as you venture deep into the unknown.
Why similar: Underwater 48.8% ★, Nature 22.2%, Relaxing 14.8%, Simulation 7.5%, Casual 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a serene and immersive underwater exploration experience with a focus on nature and discovery.
- #22 Subside
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 523 reviews2024
Dev: A2D Software
Windows
Subside is an immersive aquatic VR experience with multiple areas to explore and lifelike aquatic creatures to interact with. Crafted with unparalleled realism, it aims to replicate the nuances of real-life swimming and diving in shallow waters
Why similar: Underwater 44.3% ★, Nature 15.4%, Simulation 10.5%, Relaxing 9.1%, Realistic 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive, VR-compatible underwater experience that focuses on the beauty of aquatic life.
- #23 Cornerpond
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,725 reviews2025
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 83.5 hrsMean: 132.2 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: Nature 42.6%, Relaxing 29.4%, Simulation 18.9%, Casual 8.1%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, pixel-art pond simulation that focuses on the meditative act of fishing and observation.
- #24 Lofi aquarium
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 147 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: Underwater 51.4% ★, Relaxing 17.8%, Life Sim 9.6%, Simulation 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Pairs a relaxing aquarium aesthetic with lofi music for a perfect ambient experience.
- #25 Idle Fishing
80% matchVery Positive83% of 1,945 reviews2024
Dev: AO Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 190.6 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: Relaxing 43.3%, Atmospheric 19.5%, Simulation 19.2%, Casual 12%, 3D 6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, relaxing fishing game that emphasizes the simple pleasure of the activity.
- #26 Cozy Island Idle
81% 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: Underwater 69.8% ★, Simulation 10.6%, Relaxing 8.5%, Casual 6.9%, Indie 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-themed idle game that shares the cozy, low-stress appeal of My Koi.
- #27 Townscaper
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,604 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 27.6%, Relaxing 24.7%, Procedural Generation 13%, Simulation 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: While not about fish, it shares the 'toy-like' and purely aesthetic, relaxing nature of My Koi.
- #28 Cloud Gardens
79% matchVery Positive95% of 2,308 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas
Why similar: Nature 38.9%, Relaxing 20.8%, Procedural Generation 11.1%, Atmospheric 11%, Simulation 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, nature-focused game where you watch plants reclaim urban environments, offering a similar meditative vibe.
- #29 Unpacking
78% matchVery Positive93% of 40,663 reviews2021
Dev: Witch BeamPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking.
Why similar: Relaxing 46.5%, Life Sim 18.4%, Simulation 13%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Casual 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A meditative, low-stress game that focuses on the satisfaction of organizing and creating a cozy space.
- #30 Chillquarium
77% matchVery Positive92% of 8,350 reviews2023
Dev: Ben Reber
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.7 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: Nature 31.8%, Underwater 30.3% ★, Relaxing 17.9%, Simulation 9.6%, Atmospheric 5.4%
- #31 Koi
79% matchVery Positive82% of 167 reviews2019
Dev: Dotoyou Games
Windows
KOI is an award-winning exploration adventure game that details the story of a small koi on a grand adventure
Why similar: Casual 69%, Indie 31%
Why You'll Like It: An indie adventure game that features a beautiful, serene art style and a relaxing soundtrack.
- #32 Milo's Tiny Fish Pond
77% matchVery Positive88% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: MMUnit
Windows · Mac
Create a vibrant, personal fish pond right on your desktop! Easily raise idle fish, collect cute species, and customize your digital space. Earn continuous rewards even while offline, decorate freely with simple taps and soothing sounds, build your serene desktop oasis effortlessly.
Why similar: Underwater 39.9% ★, Relaxing 15.2%, Simulation 15.1%, Life Sim 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%
- #33 Cast n Chill
74% matchVery Positive95% of 8,579 reviews2025
Dev: Wombat Brawler
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Underwater 36.6% ★, Nature 22%, Relaxing 19.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Simulation 7.6%
- #34 Machorium -Muscle Aquarium Simulator-
76% matchVery Positive91% of 74 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: Underwater 40.6% ★, Relaxing 12.3%, Nature 11.7%, Simulation 9.9%, Realistic 7.1%
- #35 With Me: Aquatic Time
75% matchVery Positive88% of 164 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: Underwater 31.1% ★, Nature 19.4%, Relaxing 13.8%, Life Sim 12.1%, Immersive Sim 9.8%
- #36 Bottle Can Float
74% matchVery Positive92% of 135 reviews2025
Dev: Kayla.ZPub: Happy Kayla
Windows
Watch the bottles quietly flowing down the river, listen to the pleasant sound of running water, throw small stones into the water, and discover the small animals living by the river... I believe you will definitely gain a wonderful mood.
Why similar: Underwater 40.4% ★, Nature 26%, Relaxing 17.9%, Casual 5.4%, Realistic 4.3%
- #37 Feed and Grow: Fish
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 21,631 reviews2016
Dev: Old B1oodPub: Greens s.r.o.
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Hunt and eat other fish - simply, grow into larger beasts!
Why similar: Underwater 76.6% ★, Simulation 16%, Realistic 2.8%, Atmospheric 2.1%, Indie 1.5%
- #38 PC FISH: Taskbar Aquarium
73% matchVery Positive85% of 136 reviews2026
Dev: NANOO
Windows · Mac
Raise, Collect, Trade! Discover rare fish, grow your collection, and build a living aquarium right on your desktop.
Why similar: Simulation 35.6%, Life Sim 31.9%, Relaxing 31.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #39 Fischer's Fishing Journey
72% matchVery Positive91% of 1,766 reviews2025
Dev: CutefishPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 93.3 hrsMean: 166.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Relaxing 51%, Atmospheric 22.4%, Casual 17%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #40 Fantasy Aquarium
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 977 reviews2024
Dev: MOON SCAPEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Underwater 36.1% ★, Relaxing 23%, Life Sim 15.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Casual 6.9%
- #41 Aquarist - My First Job
75% matchMixed65% of 121 reviews2021
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Get your first job in the Aquarist! Learn how to set up aquarium, decorate it and take care of your fish!
Why similar: Underwater 39.9% ★, Nature 20.1%, Relaxing 14.8%, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Simulation 8.7%
- #42 Idle Waters
71% matchVery Positive95% of 391 reviews2025
Dev: Ignita Games
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 68.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Nature 35.4%, Relaxing 23.5%, Simulation 14.5%, Life Sim 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #43 Desktop Fishes
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 157 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: Underwater 69.1% ★, Nature 30.9%
- #44 Joyquarium
70% matchVery Positive91% of 588 reviews2025
Dev: Easyfun StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 40.1 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: Underwater 59.2% ★, Relaxing 21.8%, Simulation 13%, Casual 5.9%
- #45 Real VR Fishing
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 192 reviews2024
Dev: Devs United Games, IncPub: Devs United Games, Inc.
Windows
Real VR Fishing recreates real-world locations. Start across 40 maps, then expand to 95 fishing spots and 300+ species through DLC. Cast, feel every bite, and build your own aquarium — solo or with up to 3 friends. Pure, relaxing catch-and-release, in VR.
Why similar: Underwater 42.3% ★, Nature 17.8%, Relaxing 11.8%, Realistic 9.6%, Immersive Sim 9.4%
- #46 Cat Goes Fishing
71% matchVery Positive94% of 16,473 reviews2015
Dev: Cat5Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Underwater 47.9% ★, Nature 23.2%, Relaxing 14.1%, Simulation 6.3%, Casual 5%
- #47 Fish Game
69% matchVery Positive93% of 639 reviews2023
Dev: A Shell in the Pit Games
Windows
Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day!
Why similar: Underwater 46.5% ★, Nature 22.2%, Life Sim 13.9%, Immersive Sim 13.6%, 3D 3.8%
- #48 Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
70% matchMixed67% of 2,283 reviews2025
Dev: Silent Bear StudioPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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: Underwater 29.8% ★, Nature 14.1%, Relaxing 13.7%, Realistic 11.5%, Simulation 9.6%
- #49 My Little Life
68% matchVery Positive89% of 1,152 reviews2025
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A relaxing life-sim that lives on the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Life Sim 35.5%, Relaxing 33.7%, Simulation 21.6%, Casual 9.2%
- #50 Jellyfish
73% matchMixed57% of 63 reviews2017
Dev: PanGuoJun
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 30%
A simulation game about the life story of a jellyfish. In this game, I will present the full life cycle of a jellyfish: from an egg to a hydra and finally, after a not very long journey it becomes an adult jellyfish. A work of interactive art to bring the most beautiful of sea creatures to your screen.
Why similar: Beautiful 35.9% ★, Nature 16.2%, Simulation 13.8%, Relaxing 11.1%, Casual 7.7%
- #51 Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,192 reviews2022
Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Relaxing 26.5%, Life Sim 16%, Immersive Sim 15.1%, Simulation 11.4%, Realistic 10.7%
- #52 Aquascapers
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Bewolba Studios
Windows
Bring Nature Home! Experience Aquascapers, a single-player and co-op aquascaping simulation that invites you and friends to discover and gather various ornamental resources for your aquascaping projects. Enhance your business and dominate the market!
Why similar: Life Sim 21.6%, Immersive Sim 16.1%, Relaxing 15.7%, Simulation 15.4%, Realistic 13%
- #53 Beyond Blue
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,513 reviews2020
Dev: E-Line Media
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 27.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Beyond Blue is a single-player narrative adventure that takes you deep into our planet’s beating blue heart. Explore the awesome wonder and unbounded mystery that exists within the world’s ocean.
Why similar: Underwater 72.2% ★, Simulation 9%, Nature 7.7%, Relaxing 3.6%, Casual 2.4%
- #54 Fishing Inc
65% matchVery Positive92% of 1,789 reviews2026
Dev: BigBonk Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.5 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: Nature 35.6%, Relaxing 35.1%, Simulation 13.2%, Casual 10.4%, Indie 3.9%
- #55 Kernelbay
66% matchVery Positive91% of 80 reviews2026
Dev: Nexent Games
Windows
A tiny, cozy idle fishing desktop companion about quiet progress, handcrafted islands, and stories hidden beneath the waves. Discover new species, upgrade your gear, customize your gears and let your fisher work peacefully in the background.
Why similar: Relaxing 47.7%, Atmospheric 21.7%, Casual 14.2%, 3D 9.3%, Indie 4.3%
- #56 Shrimp Keeping Simulator
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Kunstaat
Windows
Grow, feed and care for your shrimp pals. Watch your shrimp multiply and sell your colony when they become too numerous.
Why similar: Nature 46.9%, Simulation 16.1%, Relaxing 15.3%, Life Sim 12.2%, Casual 6%
- #57 Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond
68% matchVery Positive81% 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: Relaxing 45.5%, Casual 45.4%, Indie 6.1%, Singleplayer 3%
- #58 Ropuka's Idle Island
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,254 reviews2025
Dev: Moczan
Windows
Median: 33.5 hrsMean: 123.9 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: Nature 35.4%, Relaxing 26.7%, Life Sim 15.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Casual 7.3%
- #59 Aquatic Store Simulator
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 201 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Dive into the vibrant world of aquatic retail with Aquatic Store Simulator! Take on the challenge of managing your underwater-themed supermarket, blending business management with the beauty of marine life. Stock shelves with exotic fish, decorations, set prices, take payments and maintain aquariums
Why similar: Relaxing 21.4%, Life Sim 19.1%, Immersive Sim 16.6%, Realistic 13.9%, Simulation 13.8%
- #60 Ant Keeping Simulator
67% matchVery Positive89% of 124 reviews2024
Dev: Kunstaat
Windows
Grow, feed and care for your colony of mighty ants in a realistic semi-idle simulation of ant keeping. Created in collaboration with ant keeping enthusiasts, Ant Keeping Simulator will be an accurate experience to ant keepers.
Why similar: Nature 34.8%, Relaxing 20.5%, Simulation 19.9%, Life Sim 8.1%, Realistic 8%