- #1 Fishing On My Desktop
97% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: ColaCatGames
Windows
Fishing On My Desktop is an idle fishing game that runs on your desktop as a floating button. The game features a variety of fish, unique rod and bait options, and several interesting NPCs. Come and enjoy the fun of fishing!
Why similar: Creature Collector 20.9%, Idler 20%, Automation 19.7%, Life Sim 11.1%, Simulation 4.8%
- #2 Tiny Paws
96% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2026
Dev: UPI Games
Windows
Paw by paw, pixel by pixel grow alongside your hand-drawn desktop companions. Play at your own pace, free from timer stress, and make a real-world impact with every step you take.
Why similar: Creature Collector 20.3%, Automation 18.9%, Idler 16.1%, Life Sim 10.9%, Management 10.7%
- #3 Catrium
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ilili_world
Windows
This idle anomaly management game is set in the bottom right corner of the screen and progresses at a leisurely pace. Grow and manage the mysterious cat-like substance "Catrium" at your leisure, earn money, and upgrade your lab.
Why similar: Automation 23.9%, Idler 17.7%, Cats 15.5%, Creature Collector 13.9%, Simulation 7.2%
- #4 Work...Or Fish?
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 鱼腥味工作室
Windows
“Work... or Fish?” is a cozy idle fishing game that runs on your desktop. The cat took a long vacation to enjoy peaceful fishing—will you join? Shrink the window to fish in secret, upgrade gear, and relax in your own little corner.
Why similar: Idler 23.2%, Creature Collector 21.6%, Cats 15.4%, Automation 14.8%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #5 Fluffy Kitchen Saga
94% matchMixed65% of 228 reviews2025
Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
《Fluffy Kitchen Saga》A restaurant simulation game located at the bottom of your computer screen, where both staff and customers are fluffy little animals! They’ll keep you company while you work/study. Let’s run a restaurant full of fluffiness!
Why similar: Automation 20.3%, Creature Collector 19%, Idler 17.7%, Management 11.6%, Cats 9.8%
- #6 Dino Girls
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kimu Studios
Windows · Mac
Discover and collect cute Dino Girls, organize their activities, and expand your resort while going about your daily stuff.
Why similar: Automation 21.7%, Creature Collector 20.1%, Idler 18.9%, Management 11.4%, Anime 6.6%
- #7 Brewbie’s Alchemy Desk
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: StarStair Studio
Windows
Brewbie’s Alchemy Desk is a cozy idle simulation about potions and tiny magical helpers. On your enchanted desk, you’ll meet the adorable Brewbies—little spirits who happily run your workshop while you relax. Decorate your desk however you like and enjoy a slow, healing moment of magic.
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.6%, Automation 22.7%, Idler 20.3%, Life Sim 6.6%, Simulation 5.3%
- #8 Lofi Neko Girl: Idle Companion
92% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Papersoul Games
Windows
A soothing lofi idle companion for your desktop. Watch the girl work, wind down, and fall asleep as her energy resets. Upgrade her stamina, improve her focus, and decorate her cozy lofi window scene while you work or unwind.
Why similar: Idler 19.9%, Automation 14.6%, Life Sim 11.3%, Cats 10.5%, Management 9.3%
- #9 Desktop Cat Cafe
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 90 reviews2025
Dev: samyamPub: Zippyzappy Games
Windows
Build your dream cat cafe in this tiny cozy management sim that lives at the bottom of your screen! Unlock exciting new recipes, decorate your space with our wide variety of goodies, and watch cute cat helpers take care of the cafe while you're doing other things.
Why similar: Automation 26.6%, Cats 17.3%, Management 14.3%, Idler 13.7%, Simulation 5.9%
- #10 쓰까냥 (Mix a Meow)
91% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BLANK ANSWER
Windows
Cats live on your desktop. Collect them, mix them, discover new ones. While you work, while you do anything else. You don't have to pay attention — that's just how cats are.
Why similar: Idler 24.4%, Creature Collector 17.5%, Cats 16.1%, Life Sim 11.3%, Cute 6%
- #11 鱼自会上钩 EffortlessCatch
90% match7 user reviews57% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: JLL
Windows · Mac
Cast once, reel in—simple as that.
Why similar: Creature Collector 21%, Idler 19.9%, Life Sim 16.8%, Automation 16.1%, Simulation 11.4%
- #12 卡皮巴拉幸福时光 Capybara's Happytime
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: dragon ranger studio
Windows
Build Your Dream Resort with Furry Friends! Team up with adorable animal buddies to create a one-of-a-kind vacation paradise! Attract all kinds of capybaras to chill, expand your resort, and grow it into a thriving empire.
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.9%, Idler 20.8%, Life Sim 16.8%, Simulation 7.8%, Cartoony 6.2%
- #13 Animal Onsen: A Cozy Retreat
89% 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: Creature Collector 25.1%, Automation 19%, Idler 18.3%, Management 8.1%, Relaxing 7%
- #14 Eggo
86% matchVery Positive85% of 219 reviews2026
Dev: 天赋一饼 Meme Crepe
Windows
Raise your baby, get married, and hatch eggs with friends right on your desktop! Start with a single egg and nurture Eggo into your special companion. Let it search for treasures from different planets on your desktop and keep you company. Dress your Eggo and even date your friends'. Play with Eggo!
Why similar: Creature Collector 24%, Idler 18%, Automation 16.8%, Life Sim 14.6%, Relaxing 6.1%
- #15 Hashie
88% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Stone Coyote Games
Windows
In Hashie, you get to care for a weird, hand-drawn alien hash blob.
Why similar: Creature Collector 36%, Idler 24.4%, Life Sim 19.8%, Cartoony 5.4%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #16 Fishing Tales: Neko's Journey
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: AaronPub: TeamMingo
Windows · Mac
A relaxing idle fishing game focused on companionship, featuring 26 fishing spots and over 200 fish species. Easy to enjoy without much effort. You can place the game anywhere on your screen while studying or working, without it intruding on your tasks.
Why similar: Creature Collector 30.8%, Idler 25.5%, Cats 11.1%, Life Sim 9.9%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #17 Wing It
86% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Bee Wings games
Windows
Wing It is a relaxing simulation game where you build and manage a bird sanctuary. Discover, care for, and unlock diverse bird species, customize your haven with unique decor, and explore new locations to expand your sanctuary. Create a paradise for your feathered friends!
Why similar: Creature Collector 26.9%, Idler 19.3%, Life Sim 17.4%, Simulation 7.9%, Cute 5.5%
- #18 Hamster Pet: Desktop Companion
84% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jose Galvizu
Windows
Adopt a free desktop hamster companion that lives right on your screen! Feed it, watch it grow, unlock evolutions, and battle other players in PvP mode. A cozy virtual pet that keeps you company while you work or play.
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.9%, Idler 17%, Life Sim 16.7%, Simulation 11.4%, Casual 5.3%
- #19 Quack & Hatch
84% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Pedro AnjosPub: Pixel Purrfect
Windows
Breed, hatch, and level up ducks of all rarities on your incremental duck farm! Make your ducks work for food to level them up to unlock rarer breeds with unique traits. Can you hatch the rarest ducks? Start farming now!
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.9%, Idler 24.3%, Management 11.1%, Relaxing 9.5%, Cute 5.8%
- #20 太饿了 So Hungry
85% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: XIAOWUWEI
Windows
《So Hungry》is a casual idle game. Come and collect various animal and plant cards!
Why similar: Creature Collector 29.5%, Idler 24.8%, Automation 16.6%, Cartoony 7%, Casual 6.7%
- #21 Mashinomat
83% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Demigrz
Windows
Build a vending machine business, deliver goods across different locations and manage your business using your vehicle.
Why similar: Automation 32.6%, Idler 27.9%, Management 17.2%, RPG 6%, Anime 5.5%
- #22 Little Lures
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Panda Blade Software
Windows
A casual idle fishing sim that sits quietly at the bottom of your screen while you do other tasks.
Why similar: Automation 28.9%, Idler 26%, Life Sim 13.8%, Management 13.7%, Simulation 6.8%
- #23 My Tiny Grocery Store - Desktop Idle Supermarket Game
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2026
Dev: Musa GUNGOR
Windows
My Tiny Grocery Store is an idle shopping simulator located in the bottom right corner of your screen that allows you to manage your store while also completing other tasks! Design your store, arrange your shelves, and enjoy earning money.
Why similar: Automation 29.9%, Idler 26.5%, Management 11.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Relaxing 8%
- #24 Screen Cat
81% matchVery Positive93% of 1,879 reviews2025
Dev: Vorh Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 44.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Милый кот на вашем рабочем столе. Он будет мурлыкать, когда вы устали. Он будет охотиться за курсором, когда вы работаете. Он будет спать, пока вы играете.
Why similar: Idler 22.2%, Cats 21.2%, Life Sim 18.1%, Relaxing 10.3%, Cute 9.2%
- #25 Your Cock
80% matchPositive94% of 32 reviews2025
Dev: CrowZ GamesPub: FHNBHJ
Windows
An unremarkable little animal desktop pet, until you read its name.
Why similar: Creature Collector 30.4%, Idler 26.7%, Life Sim 10.5%, Simulation 7.8%, Cute 6.3%
- #26 Jurassic Gym
81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2025
Dev: Mega Dwarf
Windows
Run your own dinosaur gym on the bottom of your screen while you stay productive! Hatch new buddies, train them up, send them to competitions, and spend your winnings upgrading and customizing your Jurassic Gym.
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.7%, Idler 21.3%, Automation 20.5%, Management 13.9%, Relaxing 5.7%
- #27 Meowker: Desktop Cat Companion
79% matchNo user reviews86% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: Qiu Yan
Windows · Mac
This is a virtual cat on your computer desktop. It needs you to buy items for it. To buy these items, you need to earn coins by "working"—the game converts your detected keyboard keystrokes and mouse movement distance into corresponding coins. (no input information will be collected. )
Why similar: Idler 25.7%, Automation 18.2%, Cats 14.7%, Life Sim 14.2%, Simulation 7.1%
- #28 Rat Overflow
78% matchPositive93% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: Little Beast Lab
Windows
Rat Overflow is an adorable rat breeding simulator about genetics, glory, and having way too many rats. Develop your show winner bloodlines and breed thousands of unique rat coats!
Why similar: Creature Collector 33.1%, Life Sim 15.8%, Idler 11.1%, Management 9.6%, Simulation 9.3%
- #29 Moonlight Paw
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: bunnypurr98
Windows
Moonlight Paw is a story-rich, pixel-art, and life-sim JRPG game where you run a magical vet clinic on a mysterious island filled with people, spirits, and mythic beings. Open your clinic, heal magical pets with bullet-hell cuteness, run a food stall, and make memories with people across the island.
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.6%, Life Sim 13.3%, JRPG 12.9%, Management 12.5%, Anime 7.5%
- #30 Desk Paws
77% matchVery Positive90% of 545 reviews2025
Dev: GinkgoGamesPub: Captcha Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Collect over 100 stylish little pets on your desktop! They can freely move along the bottom of your screen, or live in the little houses you've carefully decorated for them. Hmm... or perhaps send them on adventures to earn treats?
Why similar: Creature Collector 29.3%, Idler 23.4%, Anime 8.6%, Relaxing 7.7%, Cute 7.7%
- #31 Kitten Food Alley
78% matchPositive89% of 27 reviews2025
Dev: NOT IS NOT STUDIO
Windows
Kitten Food Alley is a casual management sim with the theme of petting cat. You can open various food shops and adjust food recipes, produce food by petting cat employees. Unlock various tools to automate petting. Enjoy the stress relief of cyber cat petting!
Why similar: Idler 21.5%, Life Sim 19.2%, Cats 15.6%, Management 11.3%, Relaxing 9.5%
- #32 Desktop Claw Master
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JJelly StudioPub: JJelly Studio
Windows
Graboo is the shyest claw machine in the world. Graboo quietly picks up doll friends from the corner of the screen while you're working or enjoying games. Give warm friends to Graboo, a loner!
Why similar: Creature Collector 29%, Idler 27.8%, Automation 9.5%, Cute 8.3%, Simulation 7.8%
- #33 Meowniverse
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Superjoy Co., Ltd.
Windows
Merge endless cats on your desktop! Every cat you adopt becomes a unique part in your Collection. Evolve your cats, complete the Collection, and enjoy their company. They’ll embark on adventures, bringing you coins and fish! Get ready to huff cats and let their sweet meows lift your spirits!
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.5%, Idler 19.2%, Cats 12.7%, Management 11.2%, Cartoony 7.1%
- #34 Cats Are Money
75% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2025
Dev: DEM Games
Windows
Cats are Money is a cozy idle game in the "Tamagotchi" genre where you manage a farm and collect unique cats into your collection. Take care of your pets, feed them, and play with them. Upgrade your farm, unlock new breeds and businesses.
Why similar: Creature Collector 22.3%, Idler 16.9%, Automation 13.6%, Cats 11.7%, Management 10.7%
- #35 Mermeows: Chill Cat Mermaids
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gemcraft Games
Windows
Welcome to Mermeows: Chill Cat Mermaids – where every splash brings a smile! In this enchanting idle clicker creature collection game, traverse hand-drawn lakes, hatch unique Mermeows, and upgrade serene habitats. Collect pearls and let magical currents carry you into a world of calm strategy.
Why similar: Creature Collector 34%, Idler 20.7%, Cats 9.4%, Management 7.9%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #36 Tiny Dino
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 49 reviews2025
Dev: Pixfox
Windows
TINY DINO is an idle nurturing game where little dinosaurs accompany you at the bottom of your screen while you work or study. They produce gems for you to earn profits, and you can plant trees and build structures to create a free and lively world for them, growing together with you.
Why similar: Creature Collector 43.9%, Idler 30.1%, Relaxing 11.2%, Cute 9.9%, Casual 4.8%
- #37 BirdBalcony
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Love7
Windows · Mac
BirdBalcony is a cozy desktop companion where you feed birds, decorate your balcony, and collect letter fragments to uncover hidden stories. With changing time and weather, each visit feels alive—you never know who will come next.
Why similar: Idler 35.8%, Creature Collector 30.1%, Simulation 13.7%, Cute 10.6%, Casual 6.5%
- #38 Desktop Friend
74% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Chilly Kitty
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cozy desktop pet that lives on your monitor. Care for it, play with it, and watch it grow over time. Inspired by the virtual pets of the '90s (e.g., Tamagotchi*), now designed for your everyday PC life.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28%, Life Sim 19.5%, Simulation 11.8%, Cats 10.9%, Management 9.5%
- #39 Oriko Days
72% matchVery Positive94% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: AnriFrusPub: Winter’s Archive
Windows
Oriko Days is a warm and cute life-sim inspired by classic virtual pet games! You get to look after your very own catgirl friend Oriko - Give her attention, feed her, decorate her apartment, and watch how she reacts. ₍^. .^₎Ⳋ
Why similar: Cats 19.7%, Anime 14.5%, Life Sim 13.6%, Relaxing 9.1%, Cute 8.6%
- #40 Gachamon
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Gachamon is a cozy idle clicker where gacha meets multitasking. Collect creatures, earn coins, and climb the ranks — all from the bottom of your screen!
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.2%, Automation 22.2%, Idler 18.1%, Management 9.6%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #41 Koimori
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Aurélien Dos Santos
Windows · Mac
Turn your desktop into a living pond with this peaceful idle overlay. Let koi drift around while you work or relax, drop snacks to see them gather, and unlock rare koi patterns as you spend more time with your little friends.
Why similar: Creature Collector 33.7%, Idler 23.2%, Management 14.3%, Simulation 6.1%, Relaxing 5.6%
- #42 Beastkeepers
71% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Beastkeepers is your creature taming adventure at the bottom of the screen. Breed and train powerful creatures, battle enemies, and earn coins. Use them to unlock new creatures, upgrades, and decorations. Grow stronger and progress endlessly!
Why similar: Creature Collector 23.3%, Automation 21.5%, Idler 18.4%, Management 11.6%, Cartoony 5.9%
- #43 Loafing Town
71% matchVery Positive86% of 533 reviews2025
Dev: GoblinZzPub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 43.0 hrsMean: 103.8 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 22.2%, Idler 19.9%, Life Sim 10.3%, Automation 9.9%, Relaxing 7.9%
- #44 My Littlest Skeleton
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pixelbark
Windows
My Littlest Skeleton is a cosy and relaxing simulation where you care for your very own little Skeleton chum! Pull your unique Skeleton back from the depths of the Nether Region. Attend to their needs, maintain their furnishings, choose from a variety of environments for your Skeleton to call home.
Why similar: Idler 24.7%, Life Sim 20.7%, Simulation 9.4%, Cartoony 8.9%, Management 6.9%
- #45 Work Beasts
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Canary Cartel
Windows · Mac · Linux
Manage your workforce of mystical work beasts! Increase your team productivity in order to complete the most difficult jobs and earn lots of money, after all, the government won't leave you alone if you don't pay your taxes. Oh, don't forget to give your employers a coffee sometimes.
Why similar: Creature Collector 32%, Idler 26%, Management 13.5%, Funny 9.9%, Casual 4.2%
- #46 Little Fish Swims On
73% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2024
Dev: DeepSeaStudio
Windows
Little Fish Swims is a relaxing and enjoyable idle game with a casual simulated fish tank located at the top of the screen. There are over a thousand types of fish in the game, and you can customize your own fish tank and background skin style.
Why similar: Creature Collector 38.3%, Idler 31.9%, Relaxing 11.3%, Simulation 10.3%, Casual 5.6%
- #47 Neko Station
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sunny Syrup StudioPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Sit back and relax with Neko Station, a cozy 2D Pixel Art Desktop Idle Game! Manage your very own 'cat train,' decorating it with the perfect furniture to attract a diverse cast of feline customers. Pick them up at various stations and build friendships in this heartwarming adventure.
Why similar: Idler 24.9%, Life Sim 20.8%, Automation 14.4%, Cats 14%, Cute 6.8%
- #48 Cozy~Fishing Kitten
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: lumenexPub: Lumen Wander
Windows
Dive into a cozy, idle fishing experience! Cast your line from a little corner on your desktop. Customize your cute avatar and background, then feed and collect adorable cats of all breeds. Unlock beautiful scenes and jump into multiplayer and sneak in some "chill-time" with friends!
Why similar: Idler 30.6%, Creature Collector 16.9%, Cats 12.4%, Simulation 8.9%, Relaxing 5.9%
- #49 Vquarium
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pete Karesisto
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vquarium is a relaxing idle game where you grow your own underwater world on your screen overlay with a virtual assistant. Collect rare fish, discover sparkling variants, and decorate your tank while taking care of an adorable assistant!
Why similar: Creature Collector 28.1%, Idler 20.4%, Management 12.8%, Relaxing 8%, Anime 7.4%
- #50 Whimside
68% matchVery Positive92% of 419 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 30.8%, Automation 25.2%, Management 12%, Cute 7.5%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #51 Aquanore
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Elerium Studios
Windows
A cozy idle aquarium game: collect, breed, and sell fish, shape your tank with decorations, grow your economy, and relax while your fish earn for you.
Why similar: Creature Collector 32.2%, Idler 23.2%, Simulation 12.6%, Management 10.3%, Cute 6.3%
- #52 Get to Work, Gnomes! Christmas Factory
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Tiny Workers
Windows
Run a chaotic Christmas gift factory with mischievous gnomes! Get to Work, Gnomes! Christmas Factory is a short management game where you prepare gifts for children before Christmas. Package gifts, build production lines, manage gnomes, and assign tasks to turn a workshop into an efficient factory.
Why similar: Automation 23%, Idler 20%, Management 20%, Cute 10.5%, Simulation 8.1%
- #53 My Chibi Friend
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Harmonia Games
Windows
My Chibi Friend is a cute companion that lives on your desktop and interacts with you! Watch your character walk, eat, clean – and even answer your questions!
Why similar: Idler 26.4%, Simulation 15.1%, Life Sim 14.2%, Relaxing 13.1%, Cute 9.9%
- #54 Idlequarium
67% matchMostly Positive70% of 209 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 23.9%, Idler 19.6%, Automation 19.1%, Management 12.1%, Life Sim 10.5%
- #55 Furry Company
68% matchVery Positive84% of 187 reviews2025
Dev: Dreamscape Studio
Windows
This is an idle-style casual game that appears at the bottom of your screen. In the game, you’ll hire adorable animals to work at the company you’ve founded. You be the boss and make sure they don’t slack off. The earnings can be used to renovate or expand your cozy office.
Why similar: Automation 23.5%, Idler 20.8%, Life Sim 13.5%, Anime 7.7%, Cute 6.6%
- #56 Push Push
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 1ceAgain
Windows
Push Push is a cute and relaxing idle balloon game! Pump balloons, unlock adorable cats, and collect all kinds of quirky pumps and animal companions. Perfect for quick breaks and stress relief.
Why similar: Creature Collector 24.9%, Idler 21%, Automation 16.8%, Cats 15.1%, Relaxing 5.7%
- #57 Shanhai Ranch
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Banana Peel Studio
Windows
Shanhai Ranch is a desktop idle management game. Collect mythical beasts, assign the five elements, and let them dig treasure, produce resources, and build your ranch on your desktop. Expand storage, upgrade buildings, and grow your own automated beast-running loop.
Why similar: Creature Collector 34.9%, Idler 29.4%, Simulation 9.7%, Cute 8.7%, Relaxing 7%
- #58 Fantasy Aquarium
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 849 reviews2024
Dev: MOON SCAPEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 45.0 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: Creature Collector 22.5%, Idler 20.4%, Life Sim 11.5%, Anime 9.4%, Relaxing 8.4%
- #59 Post Apocalypse Microbe Lab
64% matchPositive96% of 47 reviews2026
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows · Mac
This is an idle game you can leave in the corner of your desktop. Watch at your leisure as an android girl researches microbes in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Automation 22.4%, Creature Collector 21.9%, Idler 21.8%, Life Sim 13.9%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #60 Incremental Epic Hero 2
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,648 reviews2025
Dev: HapiwakuPub: Idle System, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 191.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A mixture of incremental/idle and roleplaying game set in fantasy world filled with monsters and things to explore, where battling is constant, almost everything can be upgraded, and with wide array of various prestige mechanics to always keep things interesting and moving forward!
Why similar: Automation 23.5%, Idler 19.3%, JRPG 13.8%, Management 12%, Anime 8.3%