- #1 Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 19,555 reviews2022
Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
Why similar: Collectathon 18.5%, Immersive Sim 15.6%, Idler 12.3%, Relaxing 10.1%, Cute 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive experience for fans of watching rubber ducks float in a relaxing, physics-based environment.
- #2 Placid Plastic Duck VR
96% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
Windows
The ultimate virtual reality rubber duck experience for your relaxation.
Why similar: Collectathon 25%, Immersive Sim 21.4%, Simulation 13.9%, Relaxing 9.6%, Casual 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the same tranquil duck-watching experience as the original but with an immersive virtual reality perspective.
- #3 The Duck Pond
96% matchVery Positive96% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: Quack People
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Duck Pond is a condensed and relaxing idle game, focused on creating a short handcrafted experience with an ending. Throw food to attract different types of duck, read about them in the duckopedia, and maybe you'll discover the epic giga duck!
Why similar: Idler 47.8%, Simulation 11.2%, Casual 11%, Relaxing 9.4%, Cute 9%
Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match that focuses on idle, casual observation of ducks in a peaceful pond setting.
- #4 Zen Aquarium
95% matchVery Positive96% of 279 reviews2025
Dev: Astro Cat
Windows · Mac
Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxing aquarium experience. Watch fish glide gracefully through a serene, ever-changing tank—no setup, no stress, just pure tranquility. Enjoy soothing visuals and ambient ASMR sounds as your aquarium comes to life effortlessly. Your peaceful escape awaits!
Why similar: Idler 34.5%, Simulation 14.6%, Immersive Sim 13.7%, Relaxing 13.1%, Colorful 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title provides a meditative, ambient simulation experience centered on aquatic life.
- #5 Under the blue horizon
94% 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: Idler 46.4%, Relaxing 12.8%, Simulation 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Casual 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game captures the same pixel-art, idle, and relaxing simulation vibe found in Watch Your Plastic Duck.
- #6 Desk Paws
93% matchVery Positive91% of 527 reviews2025
Dev: GinkgoGamesPub: Captcha Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 22.5 hrsMean: 76.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Idler 31%, Collectathon 18.6%, Cute 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Relaxing 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, idle-focused game that features charming pixel graphics and a low-pressure atmosphere.
- #7 Shrimp
94% matchMixed69% of 296 reviews2024
Dev: VuVuu
Windows
Click Shrimp, get more shrimp, shrimp.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 26%, Simulation 15.9%, Casual 15.7%, Cute 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, idle simulation game that provides a simple and relaxing experience similar to watching ducks.
- #8 Ribbit Ranch
92% matchVery Positive99% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Jack McAllister
Windows
Ribbit Ranch is a cozy idle simulation game for casual play. Collect over 200 million types of frogs, raise them in real time, and sell them for profit. Customize habitats with decorations, rare species, and ultra-rare special frogs.
Why similar: Idler 29.4%, Collectathon 18%, Relaxing 9.7%, Simulation 8.8%, Cute 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy, idle simulation game shares the same relaxing, creature-collecting DNA as the seed game.
- #9 Bottle Can Float
91% matchVery Positive92% of 133 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: Idler 60.6%, Relaxing 20.9%, Casual 12%, Simulation 2.4%, Family Friendly 1.7%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes a relaxing, nature-inspired idle experience that mirrors the simplicity of the seed game.
- #10 Little Aviary
91% matchVery Positive89% of 187 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: Idler 30.5%, Collectathon 18%, Sandbox 10.7%, Relaxing 8.2%, Simulation 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy, idle creature-collector offers a similarly gentle and rewarding gameplay loop.
- #11 Croakoloco
90% matchVery Positive91% of 503 reviews2024
Dev: Ryan Forrester
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 29.9 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Croakoloco is a relaxing frog collecting idle game. Watch them jump, croak, and eat delicious flies. Grow frogs, feed frogs, or take control of one in “Froggy Mode” for a more active play style!
Why similar: Idler 30.5%, Collectathon 16.5%, Sandbox 11.9%, Simulation 9%, Cute 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, idle simulation game that focuses on collecting cute creatures in a stress-free environment.
- #12 Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
89% matchVery Positive95% of 2,784 reviews2025
Dev: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Idler 35%, Simulation 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Cute 11.2%, Sandbox 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art, casual simulation game that focuses on idle automation and cozy, relaxing vibes.
- #13 Lofi aquarium
89% matchMostly Positive79% of 138 reviews2025
Dev: LitheGame
Windows
"Lofi Aquarium" is a gamified focus tool designed to enhance concentration and relieve stress. As you work, a group of adorable baby fish will keep you company, all set to soothing lofi music. Over time, the fish grow and can be sold for profit.
Why similar: Idler 33.6%, Collectathon 23.5%, Relaxing 9.8%, Cute 8.3%, Simulation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines ambient music with idle simulation to create a perfect, cozy atmosphere for relaxation.
- #14 Seal World
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive100% of 1,094 reviews2023
Dev: SealDev
Windows · Mac · Linux
Meet silly seals, eat fibsh, swim, and relax!
Why similar: Collectathon 36.2%, Cute 18.1%, Colorful 10%, Funny 9.9%, Relaxing 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, wholesome exploration game that focuses on charming visuals and a relaxed pace.
- #15 Pocket Pusher
87% matchVery Positive91% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Skylor BeckPub: Ghost Script Games
Windows
A relaxing physics-simulation with satisfying visuals. Build piles of coins, then watch marbles smash into them. Collect tickets and redeem them for prizes. Admire those prizes and read fun* lore. *Lore not guaranteed to be entertaining in any way
Why similar: Idler 32.7%, Collectathon 26%, Simulation 13.4%, Sandbox 11.7%, Casual 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, physics-based arcade game that provides satisfying, low-stakes entertainment.
- #16 Water Physics Simulation
88% matchVery Positive81% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: Gaming-Apps.com
Windows
Water Physics Simulation & Sandbox! Build ships and let them sink! Build cars and let them sink! Use bombs and destroy ragdolls. Play with natural disasters or create towns.
Why similar: Sandbox 39.9%, Simulation 31.8%, Relaxing 12.8%, 2D 7%, Casual 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This sandbox title allows for relaxing, physics-based experimentation with water, much like the pool in the seed game.
- #17 Townscaper
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,438 reviews2021
Dev: Oskar StålbergPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 8.6 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: Sandbox 21.6%, Relaxing 15%, Simulation 12.6%, Cute 11.8%, Stylized 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An incredibly relaxing, aesthetic-focused sandbox game that shares the 'toy-like' quality of the seed game.
- #18 Chill Corner
84% matchVery Positive91% of 9,638 reviews2021
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 39.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
This is just an idle game for chilling, relaxing or focusing.
Why similar: Idler 37.8%, Relaxing 20.3%, Simulation 11.6%, Cute 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated idle, ambient space designed specifically for relaxation and low-stress background activity.
- #19 Ramen Oil Pecking Simulator
84% matchVery Positive84% of 223 reviews2023
Dev: Penguin Gamers
Windows
Have you ever wanted to collect oil floating in a bowl of ramen by pulling it with chopsticks? This game will completely satisfy your desire to do so!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 30.9%, Simulation 22.6%, Relaxing 14.3%, Memes 14.1%, Modern 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This quirky, relaxing simulation game shares the simple, clicker-adjacent mechanics of the seed game.
- #20 池畔追思 Poolcore Reflection
85% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: 搞机居委会Pub: 冷笑黑妖
Windows
Pool core games. Explore the open pool core, find all the ducks, and unlock new scenes. Relaxing sound effects, no ghost elements, short process, produced by a 15 year old junior high school student alone.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 45.2%, Relaxing 19.8%, Simulation 19%, Stylized 10.6%, Casual 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, immersive simulation that captures the specific 'pool' aesthetic and meditative feel of the seed game.
- #21 Unboxathon
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 222 reviews2025
Dev: Skye <3Pub: EVIL CORP GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Unboxathon is a cute content-packed incremental game about opening mystery boxes. Find rare items, upgrade your skills, and unlock new boxes & features! Collect shiny items, pop bubble wrap, and materialize artifacts out of thin air. Can you find your lost childhood plush?
Why similar: Idler 34.7%, Relaxing 12.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Cute 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, cute simulation game that focuses on the relaxing, repetitive satisfaction of opening items.
- #22 Aesthetic Clicker
83% matchMostly Positive75% of 197 reviews2024
Dev: Gh6st
Windows
Aesthetic Clicker is not your average clicker game! Click the sun to get collectable items from time to time.
Why similar: Idler 32.5%, Collectathon 24.3%, Casual 11.2%, Cute 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the 2D, idle, and casual aesthetic that defines the seed game.
- #23 Cats Organized Neatly
82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,698 reviews2020
Dev: DU&I
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange your feline friends in a way that fits the grid. Cats Organized Neatly comes with 80 different handcrafted levels and a whole bunch of cats in all shapes and sizes.
Why similar: Memes 22.2%, Relaxing 16.5%, Cute 14.4%, Casual 8.4%, Colorful 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, grid-based puzzle game that provides a similar sense of calm and satisfaction through simple, cute interactions.
- #24 Cloud Gardens
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,285 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: Sandbox 34.7%, Relaxing 22.2%, Simulation 16.3%, Atmospheric 11%, Casual 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a relaxing, nature-focused sandbox experience that emphasizes aesthetic growth over challenge.
- #25 Find 100 Ducks and Blast Them!
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 949 reviews2025
Dev: Welcome Back Games
Windows
Yes! In this game you must blast 100 toy ducks! Relax, take aim, and let the feathers fly! With light-hearted gameplay and cute ducks to hunt, it's a casual first-person experience full of wholesome, family-friendly fun!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 23.8%, Sandbox 17.6%, Simulation 13.4%, Relaxing 13.4%, Cute 7.3%
- #26 A Short Hike
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 21,505 reviews2019
Dev: adamgryu
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 30.7%, Cute 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Casual 9.9%, Funny 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy, exploration-focused game is the gold standard for players seeking a short, relaxing, and charming experience.
- #27 Aquarium Designer
80% matchVery Positive86% of 1,174 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: Idler 38.3%, Relaxing 15.9%, Sandbox 14.1%, Simulation 11.5%, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This simulation game allows you to design and observe peaceful aquatic environments at your own pace.
- #28 Tiny Lands
79% matchVery Positive92% of 1,060 reviews2021
Dev: Hyper Three StudioPub: Maple Whispering Limited
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Take your perceptivity to a new dimension in a relaxing low-poly isometric puzzle game. Find the differences in the beautiful, fully rotatable, and zoomable 3D environments. Can you find them all?
Why similar: Relaxing 28.7%, Casual 19.1%, Cute 18.4%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Funny 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This relaxing, spot-the-difference game offers a gentle, cozy experience perfect for unwinding.
- #29 Duck Creator
78% matchVery Positive94% of 230 reviews2021
Dev: Weakfish Studio
Windows
Duck Creator, Create your own Duck!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 21.8%, Sandbox 16.8%, Memes 16.6%, Simulation 11.4%, Cute 9.6%
- #30 Machorium -Muscle Aquarium Simulator-
77% matchVery Positive92% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: NEOLAVIPub: indiegamesjapan
Windows
Machorium - Muscle Aquarium Simulator - is a relaxing idle and sandbox game where you can unwind and have fun. Use points generated by cute little decorative muscle men to unlock various items and create your ideal muscle aquarium, Machorium.
Why similar: Idler 30.3%, Collectathon 18.5%, Sandbox 14.5%, Simulation 10.4%, Relaxing 7.9%
- #31 Fishkeeper
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blinkclick Games
Windows
Become a professional aquarist! Look after your aquarium by giving fish food, good conditions and nice company. Multiply and sell the best specimens at auctions. Take care of the fish and they will repay you with a beautiful appearance that you can admire while cruising in a bathyscaphe!
Why similar: Simulation 50.2%, Casual 23.9%, Colorful 21.4%, Singleplayer 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A more detailed simulation that still captures the relaxing, observational joy of maintaining an aquatic environment.
- #32 The Best Duck Clicker
76% matchVery Positive80% of 107 reviews2024
Dev: EVIL CORP GAMES
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A small clicker game about destroying ducks! Collect 40+ ducks, upgrade all your stats, and repeat! Includes normal & master ducks, timed events, tons of upgrades, rebirths, achievements, and more!
Why similar: Idler 35.7%, Collectathon 12.1%, Relaxing 12%, Simulation 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
- #33 Quackdzilla: Pool Cleaning Simulator
77% matchMixed61% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Rubens GamesPub: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Feel the specific atmosphere and humor of the Pool Cleaning Simulator. Take on the role of a pool boy and discover what fate awaits you in the free prologue of Pool Cleaning Simulator - Quackdzilla🦆!
Why similar: Immersive Sim 30.9%, Relaxing 15.6%, Cute 13%, Sandbox 10.4%, Simulation 8.5%
- #34 Loafing Town
73% matchVery Positive86% of 505 reviews2025
Dev: GoblinZzPub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 43.0 hrsMean: 87.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
A relaxing and humorous idle god simulator that stays at the bottom of your screen or on a second monitor while you do other things. With physics-based dragging interactions, it feels just like playing with desk toys.
Why similar: Idler 37%, Relaxing 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Simulation 10.9%, Cute 9.3%
- #35 Duck Simulator 2
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,868 reviews2021
Dev: Orius Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
A genre-defying phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game!
Why similar: Simulation 49.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Funny 14.4%, 2D 13%, Comedy 6.8%
- #36 Idle Waters
72% matchVery Positive95% of 348 reviews2025
Dev: Ignita Games
Windows
Median: 39.0 hrsMean: 68.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A relaxing idle fishing game that waits for you at the bottom of your screen. CATCH fish, BUY upgrades, COMPLETE your collection, and DISPLAY them in your aquarium.
Why similar: Idler 39.6%, Simulation 12.2%, Relaxing 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Cute 7.4%
- #37 DUCKS
75% matchMixed44% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: Comfy Studios
Windows
DUCKS is a cute clicker game focused on growing your ever expanding collection of little ducks.
Why similar: Cute 26.4%, 2D 16.1%, Casual 15.3%, Funny 14.1%, Colorful 13.7%
- #38 Where Jellyfish 水母在哪里
72% matchVery Positive97% of 437 reviews2023
Dev: 冷笑黑妖
Windows
Search for 100 Jellyfish. A carefully hand drawn 4K scene filled with cute characters. The process is short and won't take up too much player time. You can choose your favorite dyeing for the convenience of color blind players. Extremely easy to achieve.
Why similar: Idler 40.3%, Collectathon 25.5%, Relaxing 10.8%, Cute 10.7%, Casual 6%
- #39 Cozy Time
73% matchVery Positive90% of 317 reviews2022
Dev: Cozy Live
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 51.8 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Cozy Time provides you with a cozy environment to focus, relax or rest without being disturbed.
Why similar: Idler 27.2%, Immersive Sim 17.1%, Relaxing 13.2%, Simulation 12.8%, Cute 10.4%
- #40 Bouncing Duck Simulator
75% matchVery Positive89% of 227 reviews2017
Dev: NostraDamonPub: Eyejam Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Bouncing Duck Simulator allows you to fulfill your wildest dreams. Bouncing a rubber duck around, bouncing a pink rubber duck around, bouncing... more ducks? Don't be shy, you gotta bounce them all!
Why similar: Simulation 62.4%, Casual 37.6%
- #41 Ducks
74% matchMixed54% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: The Duck Company
Windows
Enter the universe of NFDs (Non-Fungible Ducks)! Click the duck and earn more ducks. Collect as many limited edition and rare ducks as you can!
Why similar: Collectathon 44.5%, Cute 16.8%, Simulation 13.3%, 2D 10.5%, Funny 8.7%
- #42 Cornerpond
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,566 reviews2025
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 74.6 hrsMean: 124.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%
A chill idle-fishing desktop toy in the corner of your screen. Buy upgrades, catch rare fish, and customize your avatar at your own pace!
Why similar: Idler 40.8%, Simulation 13.3%, Relaxing 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Cute 9.9%
- #43 Bit-Cremental: Fishistry
73% matchMostly Positive76% of 84 reviews2024
Dev: Inner Realm Studios
Windows
Grow fish with a gachapon twist in this bite-sized idler! Feed, nurture, and watch as fisher people reel in mature catches, earning money to upgrade things like feeding, growth, and fishing speeds for even faster profits.
Why similar: Idler 27.6%, Cute 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Relaxing 10.6%, Simulation 10.3%
- #44 MyVoiceZoo
69% matchVery Positive94% of 2,555 reviews2025
Dev: TRUSO
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.1 hrs≥1hr: 45%
My Voice Zoo is a unique idle zoo game brought to life with your own voice. Record your sounds through the microphone and turn them into animal calls, creating a one-of-a-kind zoo found nowhere else. Start building your very own zoo, complete only with your voice!
Why similar: Idler 32.5%, Sandbox 17.3%, Simulation 13.3%, Cute 10.2%, Casual 7.7%
- #45 Koi Farm
71% matchVery Positive95% of 982 reviews2021
Dev: Job Talle
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A koi breeding game.
Why similar: Sandbox 23.4%, Simulation 18.6%, Cute 11.7%, Casual 11.2%, Stylized 9.7%
- #46 Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,506 reviews2025
Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!
Why similar: Cute 46.6%, Casual 32.5%, Singleplayer 9.9%, Funny 9.1%, Comedy 1.8%
- #47 Birdfull
70% matchVery Positive95% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: BurGum GamesPub: printyourbird
Windows
Birdfull is a small relaxing idle game. Attract birds with feed, try to keep them longer, and discover all of them including the unique ones! Watch the birds, generate more eggs in real time, and customize your cozy bird space.
Why similar: Idler 33.9%, Collectathon 17%, Simulation 11.8%, Relaxing 11.1%, Stylized 5.8%
- #48 Yakiniku simulator
70% matchVery Positive94% of 433 reviews2022
Dev: SECRET CHARACTER
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Simple and easy game! Just chill out and simulate eating yakiniku!
Why similar: Memes 30.1%, Simulation 16.8%, Stylized 13.2%, Casual 10.3%, Colorful 9.4%
- #49 Desktop Fishing
69% matchVery Positive90% of 325 reviews2025
Dev: Ostend Games
Windows
Desktop Fishing is a cozy idle game that sits in the corner of your screen. Go about your usual desk work (or don't) while your frog buddy catches fish, discovers new outfits, and unlocks fishing spots.
Why similar: Idler 41.9%, Simulation 12.6%, Relaxing 12.2%, Cute 10.2%, Casual 6.9%
- #50 Pool Cleaning Simulator
71% matchMixed67% of 486 reviews2024
Dev: Rubens GamesPub: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
"Pool Cleaning Simulator is a PowerWash Simulator-esque cleaning game where you use a variety of tools to make filthy pools sparkling clean." The game recreates the entire process of cleaning, scrubbing, & maintaining various pools, from luxurious backyard havens to community swimming complexes.
Why similar: Immersive Sim 25.4%, Sandbox 19.5%, Simulation 15.8%, Relaxing 13.9%, Casual 8.1%
- #51 Joyquarium
68% matchVery Positive92% of 498 reviews2025
Dev: Easyfun StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 41.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Joyquarium is a relaxing casual fish-raising game. Buy various cute fry and sell them at a high price after they grow up. With the money you earn, you can purchase aquatic plants, driftwood, scenery stone, etc. to decorate your tank (you can freely adjust the color, size, and position).
Why similar: Idler 30.1%, Collectathon 18.4%, Relaxing 10%, Simulation 9.9%, Cute 8.5%
- #52 Mushroom Nook
67% matchVery Positive99% of 111 reviews2026
Dev: HyperstasisGaming
Windows
Mushrooms of all kinds—adorable, quirky, and even some with unique abilities—are spring up randomly on your computer! Collect and nurture them, then decorate with various objects to create your own cozy mushroom haven, keeping you company while you work, study, or simply unwind.
Why similar: Idler 30.8%, Simulation 16.2%, Sandbox 16.2%, Casual 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #53 Desktop Fishes
68% matchVery Positive84% of 126 reviews2025
Dev: Daniel Santalla
Windows
A cozy idle aquarium overlay that brings your desktop to life with pixel-art fish. You can hatch, breed, and collect fishes in thousands of genetic combinations. Dress them up with accessories, watch them grow from eggs to adults, and unlock playful upgrades through a skill tree.
Why similar: Idler 43.2%, Collectathon 31.4%, Cute 11.8%, 2D 7%, Funny 6.5%
- #54 Desktop Mark
70% matchVery Positive90% of 90 reviews2023
Dev: coding398
Windows · Linux
Desktop Mark is a simple minigame-centric idler revolving around the silly character of Mark, a smiley that bounces all around your screen. Every so often, Mark hits the corner and prompts you to procrastinate & have some fun with Mark.
Why similar: Idler 18.6%, Simulation 15.3%, Relaxing 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Cute 9.3%
- #55 Placid Plastic Deck - A Quiet Quest
67% matchVery Positive85% of 189 reviews2026
Dev: turbolento gamesPub: turbolento publishing
Windows
A story-driven adventure featuring card battles, multiple-choice dialogue, and funny characters! A friendship to mend, and a cast of opponents to beat, each with a uniquely built deck. But you're in luck… yours is all ducks!
Why similar: Collectathon 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 27%, Cute 11%, Funny 8%, Singleplayer 7.4%
- #56 Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,454 reviews2025
Dev: STFGames
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Stone Simulator is a meditative idle game where you live as a rock enduring endless seasons and absurd events. Survive storms, unlock quirky achievements, and observe a serene, ever-changing world. Perfect for Zen-like relaxation or meme-worthy humor.
Why similar: Idler 33.8%, Immersive Sim 24.1%, Relaxing 10.2%, Simulation 8.6%, Funny 5.1%
- #57 Wobbledogs
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,224 reviews2022
Dev: Animal UprisingPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Why similar: Sandbox 27.4%, Cute 17.9%, Simulation 15.9%, Colorful 9.6%, Funny 8.4%
- #58 Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk
66% matchVery Positive92% of 138 reviews2025
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Build a vending machine empire in this cozy idle sim! Manage staff, decorate locations, and watch your business thrive. Play actively or let it run passively in the background with relaxing music to enjoy while you work or unwind.
Why similar: Idler 30%, Immersive Sim 16%, Simulation 10.5%, Relaxing 9.8%, Cute 9.6%
- #59 Among Ripples
71% 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: Simulation 22.4%, Sandbox 18.9%, Relaxing 16.8%, Casual 12.4%, Cute 8.5%