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  1. #1 Fish on the desktop
    97% matchVery Positive95% of 172 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 27.6%, Realistic 23.6%, Relaxing 15.3%, Casual 13.9%, 3D 9.7%

  2. #2 Idlequarium
    96% 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: Automation 36.1%, Nature 33.6%, Relaxing 11.6%, Simulation 7.7%, Cute 6%

  3. #3 Aquarist - My First Job
    96% matchMixed64% of 118 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: Education 26.3%, Nature 21.3%, Immersive Sim 12.9%, Relaxing 10.8%, Simulation 8.3%

  4. #4 Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
    95% matchVery Positive95% of 400 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: Nature 25.2%, Education 24.3%, Realistic 18.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Simulation 5.9%

  5. #5 Zen Aquarium
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 287 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: Nature 29.2%, Relaxing 14.5%, Simulation 12.8%, Realistic 9.9%, Immersive Sim 9.6%

  6. #6 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,415 reviews2025
    Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 37.3 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: Nature 39.8%, Relaxing 15.2%, Cute 11.2%, Colorful 11.1%, Simulation 10%

  7. #7 Desktop Fishes
    94% matchMostly Positive80% of 148 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: Automation 45%, Nature 40.9%, Cute 14%

  8. #8 Under the blue horizon
    92% matchMostly Positive78% of 185 reviews2024
    Dev: PavdupPub: DEVDUP
    Windows · Mac

    "Under the Blue Horizon" is an idle simulation game. Play while performing other tasks on your computer! Place your own aquarium anywhere on your screen, coexisting with your work, games, and more!

    Why similar: Relaxing 37.8%, Simulation 29.2%, Casual 18.2%, Colorful 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.5%

  9. #9 Desktop Fishing
    91% matchVery Positive90% of 340 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: Automation 41.7%, Relaxing 13.7%, Cute 10.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Stylized 9.4%

  10. #10 Lofi aquarium
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 143 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: Automation 41.7%, Relaxing 15.6%, Cute 10.2%, Simulation 9.7%, Colorful 8.9%

  11. #11 With Me: Aquatic Time
    89% matchVery Positive87% of 142 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: Education 30.5%, Nature 25.2%, Immersive Sim 14.7%, Relaxing 12.4%, Atmospheric 6.5%

  12. #12 Aquarium Designer
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 1,185 reviews2021
    Dev: Sigur StudioPub: Games Operators
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    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: Education 27.1%, Realistic 24.8%, Relaxing 17.9%, Simulation 10.2%, Colorful 7.9%

  13. #13 Fantasy Aquarium
    87% 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: Relaxing 32.7%, Cute 22.9%, Simulation 22.1%, Casual 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%

  14. #14 FISHERY
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 398 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: Education 31.4%, Nature 27.4%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Relaxing 11.7%, Simulation 9.5%

  15. #15 Aquarist
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,112 reviews2024
    Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Education 42.1%, Immersive Sim 18.8%, Relaxing 16.7%, Simulation 13.7%, Casual 5.9%

  16. #16 Joyquarium
    85% matchVery Positive91% of 535 reviews2025
    Dev: Easyfun StudioPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 14.3 hrsMean: 42.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Relaxing 29.2%, Simulation 22.7%, Colorful 19.3%, Cute 19.2%, Casual 9.7%

  17. #17 Cornerpond
    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,624 reviews2025
    Dev: foolsroom
    Windows
    Median: 75.6 hrsMean: 127.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    A chill idle-fishing desktop toy in the corner of your screen. Buy upgrades, catch rare fish, and customize your avatar at your own pace!

    Why similar: Nature 31.5%, Automation 24.6%, Relaxing 15%, Simulation 12.5%, Cute 10.2%

  18. #18 Idle Waters
    84% matchVery Positive95% of 371 reviews2025
    Dev: Ignita Games
    Windows
    Median: 40.7 hrsMean: 67.4 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 38.5%, Relaxing 17.7%, Simulation 14.2%, Cute 9.1%, Colorful 8.9%

  19. #19 Biotope
    88% matchMixed43% of 219 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: Education 28.5%, Realistic 18.2%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Simulation 10%, Relaxing 9.3%

  20. #20 Chillquarium
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 8,156 reviews2023
    Dev: Ben Reber
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 16.6 hrsMean: 52.0 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 41.4%, Relaxing 16.1%, Cute 11.9%, Simulation 11.3%, Colorful 8.3%

  21. #21 Desktop Farm
    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 687 reviews2020
    Dev: 3dm_live_wallpapers
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Relaxing game where you can build your farm on your desktop. Your farm will be your interactive live wallpaper. Perfect to play in the background doing other things.

    Why similar: Simulation 25.4%, Colorful 17.1%, Stylized 16%, Cute 14.7%, 3D 13.4%

  22. #22 Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,243 reviews2025
    Dev: Kygua TechPub: IndieArk
    Windows
    Median: 134.9 hrsMean: 191.2 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: Relaxing 36.9%, Simulation 22.3%, Cute 21.8%, Casual 14.2%, Singleplayer 4.7%

  23. #23 My Koi
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 693 reviews2020
    Dev: Sakana Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    My Koi, number 1 hit on the Mac App Store (Games), is a beautiful and relaxing fish pond app. Customise and name each fish. Feed them daily. Watch them grow. Collect new fish. Escape and Relax.

    Why similar: Nature 32.4%, Relaxing 16.5%, Realistic 13.8%, Simulation 10.9%, Immersive Sim 9.8%

  24. #24 Megaquarium
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,695 reviews2018
    Dev: Twice Circled
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.0 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: Simulation 30.7%, Relaxing 26.3%, Cute 23.7%, Casual 14%, 3D 3.2%

  25. #25 Machorium -Muscle Aquarium Simulator-
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 73 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: Nature 20.3%, Realistic 17.2%, Simulation 15.4%, Relaxing 14.7%, Cute 8.5%

  26. #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: Cute 30.1%, Simulation 28.4%, Relaxing 17.4%, Casual 17.3%, 3D 4.4%

  27. #27 LurkBait Twitch Fishing
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 575 reviews2024
    Dev: BLAMCAM Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 74.4 hrsMean: 281.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    A Twitch powered interactive cozy fishing idle game. Add as an overlay for your stream and let your viewers fish with commands, points, bits or subs. Reel in the lurkers and boost viewer engagement passively with a fun interactive game that runs itself while you focus on your content.

    Why similar: Automation 28.7%, Nature 23.9%, Simulation 18.5%, Relaxing 12.3%, Colorful 5.9%

  28. #28 Ropuka's Idle Island
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,066 reviews2025
    Dev: Moczan
    Windows
    Median: 55.0 hrsMean: 137.0 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 38.6%, Relaxing 20.1%, Cute 10.6%, Simulation 8.4%, 3D 7.8%

  29. #29 Desktop Pet Project
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: Alterran Rumble
    Windows

    Elevate your PC experience with charming desktop pets. Inspired by such a wonderful invention as Shimeji, Desktop Pet Project has tried to collect the most interesting and curious mechanics. You can summon up to two pets that will have slight personalities in behavior.

    Why similar: Relaxing 26%, Immersive Sim 21.2%, Cute 18.1%, Simulation 17.6%, Colorful 10.8%

  30. #30 Pocket Waifu: Desktop Pet
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 1,675 reviews2024
    Dev: Mon AmiralPub: Silvervale
    Windows

    Elevate your desktop experience by adopting a desktop waifu! Similar to a tamagotchi, she will keep you company on your desktop while you work or play other games! Pat her head, feed her snacks, give her plushies, or go fishing. Bring a little joy and cozy vibes to your daily routine!

    Why similar: Relaxing 36.4%, Cute 32.2%, 3D 16.5%, Casual 10.2%, Singleplayer 4.7%

  31. #31 Desktop Cat Cafe
    78% 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 35.2%, Nature 21.9%, Simulation 10.2%, Relaxing 7.7%, Stylized 6.3%

  32. #32 Desktop Beach Girls
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 123 reviews2023
    Dev: GosDev Production
    Windows

    Do you miss summer? Bring back that feeling of warmth and relaxation with hot babes in swimsuits on your desktop!

    Why similar: Nature 17.1%, Realistic 14.4%, Immersive Sim 13.9%, Simulation 9.4%, Stylized 9.3%

  33. #33 Desktop Tree
    79% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2018
    Dev: utStudio
    Windows · Mac

    Place a pet tree on your desktop and watch it growing every day.

    Why similar: Simulation 48.7%, Relaxing 28.2%, Casual 23.1%

  34. #34 Fischer's Fishing Journey
    73% matchVery Positive91% of 1,643 reviews2025
    Dev: CutefishPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 91.1 hrsMean: 157.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 29.9%, Cute 21.7%, Colorful 17.1%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Casual 12.2%

  35. #35 Aquatic Store Simulator
    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 197 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: Immersive Sim 28.4%, Simulation 20.5%, Relaxing 19.6%, Realistic 16.4%, 3D 6.2%

  36. #36 Whimside
    73% 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: Automation 31.1%, Nature 21%, Relaxing 10.7%, Cute 10.2%, Simulation 7.9%

  37. #37 Virtual Cottage
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,010 reviews2020
    Dev: DU&I
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 60.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    Why similar: Relaxing 31%, Cute 17%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Colorful 12.2%, Simulation 11.7%

  38. #38 My Little Life
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 1,068 reviews2025
    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    A relaxing life-sim that lives on the bottom of your screen while you do other things.

    Why similar: Relaxing 27.5%, Simulation 22.9%, Colorful 20.9%, Cute 19.5%, Casual 9.1%

  39. #39 VPet-Simulator
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 50,934 reviews2023
    Dev: LB Game
    Windows

    Feeling like the computer desktop is too dull? Need something cute to heal oneself? Come and try this new completely free and open source V-Pet simulator. A cute and adorable pet that supports various feeding interactions to accompany you in game learning is definitely your best choice!

    Why similar: Cute 39.2%, Relaxing 29.1%, Simulation 18.3%, Casual 10.6%, Singleplayer 2.8%

  40. #40 Aery - Calm Mind
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 88 reviews2021
    Dev: EpiXR Games UG
    Windows

    Aery - Calm Mind is an interactive game experience that is designed to relax your mind and soul. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.

    Why similar: Nature 26.9%, Relaxing 19.3%, Stylized 14.5%, Simulation 11.1%, Colorful 10.4%

  41. #41 Internet Fisherman
    74% matchMixed51% of 59 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: Automation 44.8%, Simulation 21.1%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Casual 10.6%, Cute 4.8%

  42. #42 Desk Paws
    71% 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: Relaxing 24.1%, Cute 21.1%, Simulation 17.2%, Casual 10.9%, Colorful 10.8%

  43. #43 Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 2,903 reviews2025
    Dev: Sinkhole Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 29.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Maltese's Fluffy Onsen is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind.

    Why similar: Automation 40.1%, Nature 18.7%, Simulation 12.9%, Cute 11.5%, Relaxing 9.5%

  44. #44 Aery - Calm Mind 3
    72% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2023
    Dev: EpiXR Games UG
    Windows

    Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying, and immerse yourself into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.

    Why similar: Relaxing 20.9%, Nature 18.8%, Simulation 13%, Stylized 11.1%, Cute 10.6%

  45. #45 Little Aviary
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 218 reviews2025
    Dev: Tom Daly
    Windows

    Little Aviary is a relaxing idle bird collector that sits at the bottom of your screen! Hatch unique birds, sell them, decorate, then watch them fly around your screen and perch on top of your other windows!

    Why similar: Relaxing 39.8%, Simulation 23.9%, Cute 18.4%, Casual 13.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

  46. #46 Sill Cats
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 158 reviews2026
    Dev: SQOOL
    Windows

    Tiny cats have moved onto your desktop. They walk along windows, play with your cursor, curl up and sleep, and may suddenly sprint around at 2 a.m. Includes 2 cats for free.

    Why similar: Simulation 42%, Cute 22.2%, Casual 20.8%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Singleplayer 3%

  47. #47 Among Ripples
    74% 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: Nature 34.1%, Simulation 19.6%, Relaxing 18.6%, Casual 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.7%

  48. #48 Koi Farm
    71% matchVery Positive95% of 984 reviews2021
    Dev: Job Talle
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    A koi breeding game.

    Why similar: Nature 24.4%, Simulation 16.2%, Stylized 12.9%, Colorful 11.7%, Cute 10.1%

  49. #49 On-Together: Virtual Co-Working
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,230 reviews2026
    Dev: GigaPuffPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 45.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Education 34.9%, Relaxing 14.3%, Colorful 10.5%, Cute 10.4%, Simulation 10%

  50. #50 Bit-Cremental: Fishistry
    70% matchMostly Positive77% of 87 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: Relaxing 30.2%, Cute 27.5%, Simulation 23.3%, Casual 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.8%

  51. #51 Aquascapers
    71% matchMostly Positive71% of 90 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: Immersive Sim 22.8%, Realistic 22.2%, Simulation 16.9%, Nature 14.8%, Relaxing 13.3%

  52. #52 Tiny Pasture
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 8,348 reviews2025
    Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 26.0 hrsMean: 59.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!

    Why similar: Nature 39.4%, Relaxing 18.3%, Cute 14.4%, Simulation 13.5%, Casual 6.5%

  53. #53 Mango's Fisharium
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 270 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: Simulation 28.5%, Cute 22.5%, Colorful 21.3%, Relaxing 20.2%, Casual 4%

  54. #54 Dino Market
    69% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuz Games
    Windows

    Animal friends to keep you company while you work on other tasks. Run a cozy market, play with your chat during streams or use productivity tools to help you focus. All from your desktop!

    Why similar: Automation 42.1%, Relaxing 16.4%, Cute 12%, Simulation 11.4%, Colorful 10.6%

  55. #55 NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws
    66% matchVery Positive98% of 365 reviews2025
    Dev: Lynkpin Game
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 75.4 hrsMean: 255.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    A warm and cozy desktop cat companion game. Let Miino keep you company while you work or study, focus with Pomodoro, Lo-Fi, to-do lists, and white noise; collect Headgear and decorations, decorate your room, join the Online Study Room, go fishing, and build your own relaxing desktop space.

    Why similar: Relaxing 26.4%, Simulation 18.8%, Colorful 18.5%, Cute 17.6%, Atmospheric 8.8%

  56. #56 Weyrdlets 2.0 : Desktop Pets
    68% matchMostly Positive76% of 331 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: Relaxing 28.2%, Simulation 17.4%, Cute 17.1%, Colorful 14.2%, 3D 12.1%

  57. #57 My Tiny Garden
    67% matchMostly Positive74% of 71 reviews2026
    Dev: Frozen Logic Studios
    Windows

    My Tiny Garden is a cozy idle game that runs at the bottom of your screen. Plant cute plants, water, fertilize, and prune them. Earn coins to unlock new pots, plants, and stands. Decorate your desktop and relax while working, studying, or browsing.

    Why similar: Nature 32.2%, Relaxing 14.9%, Cute 13.3%, Stylized 12.8%, Colorful 11.2%

  58. #58 Idle Fishing
    66% matchVery Positive83% of 1,885 reviews2024
    Dev: AO Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 185.4 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 22.1%, Stylized 18%, Colorful 13.4%, Simulation 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.3%

  59. #59 My Little Spider
    64% matchVery Positive95% of 376 reviews2025
    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows
    Median: 22.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Nature 45.9%, Simulation 13.8%, Colorful 13.2%, Cute 12.5%, Relaxing 7.1%

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