- #1 Lofi aquarium
97% matchMostly Positive79% of 145 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: Wholesome 16.7% ★, Utilities 15.7% ★, Creature Collector 14.4%, Music 13.5%, Underwater 12.3% ★
- #2 Ropuka's Idle Island
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,147 reviews2025
Dev: Moczan
Windows
Median: 48.6 hrsMean: 136.6 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: Desktop Companion 34.4% ★, Utilities 20.3% ★, Idler 10%, Music 9.6%, Nature 7.6%
- #3 NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws
96% matchVery Positive98% of 398 reviews2025
Dev: Lynkpin Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 81.4 hrsMean: 286.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Desktop Companion 35.7% ★, Utilities 22.8% ★, Wholesome 18.7% ★, Idler 10.5%, Relaxing 5.2%
- #4 Idlequarium
95% matchMixed69% of 225 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 25.9% ★, Creature Collector 23.4%, Idler 17.5%, Life Sim 12.8%, Nature 12.1%
- #5 Fischer's Fishing Journey
94% matchVery Positive91% of 1,700 reviews2025
Dev: CutefishPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 90.4 hrsMean: 158.9 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: Utilities 31.4% ★, Creature Collector 22.3%, Idler 17.4%, Point & Click 9.4%, Relaxing 7.2%
- #6 Spirit City: Lofi Sessions
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 16,294 reviews2024
Dev: Mooncube Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 111.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lofi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cozy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 25.5% ★, Wholesome 14% ★, Utilities 13.4% ★, Creature Collector 10.4%, Music 10.2%
- #7 Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,435 reviews2025
Dev: Kygua TechPub: IndieArk
Windows
Median: 122.4 hrsMean: 185.6 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: Desktop Companion 53.6% ★, Creature Collector 20.2%, Idler 15.9%, Relaxing 7%, Casual 2.5%
- #8 Fantasy Aquarium
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 906 reviews2024
Dev: MOON SCAPEPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 22.6%, Idler 18.7%, Underwater 15% ★, Life Sim 14.4%, Point & Click 11.9%
- #9 Cornerpond
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,672 reviews2025
Dev: foolsroom
Windows
Median: 79.1 hrsMean: 128.8 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: Desktop Companion 48.1% ★, Creature Collector 18%, Idler 14%, Nature 10.3%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #10 Mini Cozy Room: Lo-Fi
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,356 reviews2025
Dev: Tesseract Studio
Windows
Median: 20.7 hrsMean: 95.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Create Your Own Cozy Workspace! Mini Cozy Room : Lo-Fi is a productivity game blending relaxing Lo-Fi music with room decoration. Cute avatars, pets, desktop memos, to-do lists, and a Pomodoro timer help boost your focus. Feeling lonely? Work together with friends in multiplayer mode.
Why similar: Utilities 33.4% ★, Music 23.3%, Idler 16.9%, Desktop Companion 14.3% ★, Relaxing 7.3%
- #11 Chillquarium
90% matchVery Positive92% of 8,236 reviews2023
Dev: Ben Reber
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.8 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: Creature Collector 28.9%, Idler 20.2%, Nature 16.6%, Underwater 14.1% ★, Relaxing 9.1%
- #12 Idle Waters
89% matchVery Positive95% of 382 reviews2025
Dev: Ignita Games
Windows
Median: 42.3 hrsMean: 68.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Desktop Companion 38.9% ★, Idler 14.9%, Creature Collector 13.1%, Nature 11.8%, Life Sim 8.8%
- #13 Joyquarium
89% matchVery Positive91% of 550 reviews2025
Dev: Easyfun StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 15.0 hrsMean: 41.2 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: Creature Collector 30%, Underwater 27.6% ★, Idler 20.6%, Relaxing 11.1%, Family Friendly 7.4%
- #14 Tiny Pasture
88% matchVery Positive93% of 8,472 reviews2025
Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.1 hrsMean: 60.4 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: Desktop Companion 41.5% ★, Creature Collector 18.6%, Idler 15.3%, Nature 11.4%, Relaxing 7.4%
- #15 Chill Pulse
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,790 reviews2024
Dev: Catos Game
Windows · Mac
Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 89.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Chill Pulse combines productivity tools with serene environments. Use a Pomodoro timer and to-do lists to boost focus, while ambient sounds in settings from cyberpunk cities to ancient landscapes enhance relaxation.
Why similar: Utilities 26.8% ★, Wholesome 16.8% ★, Education 12.7%, Idler 11.2%, Life Sim 10.4%
- #16 Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,577 reviews2025
Dev: Lunheim StudiosPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 37.1 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: Creature Collector 26.1%, Underwater 21.5% ★, Idler 18.3%, Nature 14.3%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #17 My Little Life
86% matchVery Positive89% of 1,097 reviews2025
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A relaxing life-sim that lives on the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 46% ★, Creature Collector 17.5%, Life Sim 14.2%, Idler 13.5%, Relaxing 6.7%
- #18 Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
85% matchVery Positive95% of 2,975 reviews2025
Dev: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 29.1 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: Desktop Companion 54.5% ★, Idler 13%, Life Sim 12.4%, Nature 6.6%, Point & Click 5.3%
- #19 Cast n Chill
84% matchVery Positive95% of 7,997 reviews2025
Dev: Wombat Brawler
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 33.2% ★, Creature Collector 16.4%, Underwater 13% ★, Idler 11.9%, Nature 8.6%
- #20 Zen Aquarium
84% matchVery Positive95% of 298 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 21.8% ★, Utilities 18.7% ★, Creature Collector 13.2%, Idler 11.7%, Nature 10.2%
- #21 Kernelbay
82% matchVery Positive90% of 70 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: Desktop Companion 45.3% ★, Creature Collector 17.2%, Idler 12.7%, Utilities 9.9% ★, Relaxing 6.3%
- #22 Desktop Fishes
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 150 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: Utilities 32.7% ★, Creature Collector 21.1%, Underwater 20.9% ★, Idler 14.8%, Nature 10.5%
- #23 Birdwatching Notebook
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,369 reviews2026
Dev: Biekka Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.6 hrsMean: 37.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Turn your desktop into your very own birdwatching spot, and await the arrival of new avian friends! Enjoy a cozy idle game — place a tiny postcard on the corner of your screen, keeping you company with pleasant scenes and visiting birds. Oh, and don't forget your camera!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 39.3% ★, Creature Collector 17.2%, Idler 12.4%, Nature 10.9%, Point & Click 8.8%
- #24 Whimside
81% matchVery Positive92% of 427 reviews2025
Dev: ToadzillartPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 33.5%, Desktop Companion 17.7% ★, Nature 12.8%, Utilities 9.6% ★, Relaxing 9.3%
- #25 Bugtopia
80% matchVery Positive93% of 972 reviews2025
Dev: Nocturnal GamesPub: GCORES PUBLISHING
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
300+ lifelike bugs to collect and grow—breed them to unlock rare species! Customize your terrarium with 300+ landscaping items and 70+ backgrounds. A tiny, soothing nature escape on your screen!🦋🐌🦗🐝🐞🐛🦐
Why similar: Creature Collector 29.9%, Idler 23.1%, Nature 19%, Point & Click 13.9%, Relaxing 8%
- #26 Cozy Time
82% matchVery Positive90% of 320 reviews2022
Dev: Cozy Live
Windows
Median: 10.5 hrsMean: 49.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Cozy Time provides you with a cozy environment to focus, relax or rest without being disturbed.
Why similar: Utilities 44.8% ★, Idler 15.1%, Relaxing 11.9%, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%
- #27 Little Aviary
79% matchVery Positive89% of 236 reviews2025
Dev: Tom Daly
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 33.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Desktop Companion 49% ★, Creature Collector 21.5%, Idler 15.9%, Relaxing 6.5%, Family Friendly 4.3%
- #28 Desktop Fishing
79% matchVery Positive90% of 352 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: Desktop Companion 41.1% ★, Utilities 24.9% ★, Creature Collector 16.4%, Idler 11.3%, Relaxing 4.4%
- #29 Desk Paws
78% matchVery Positive89% of 562 reviews2025
Dev: GinkgoGamesPub: Captcha Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 78.7 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: Creature Collector 38.8%, Idler 28.2%, Relaxing 12.4%, Point & Click 11.7%, Casual 5.1%
- #30 Ithya: Magic Studies
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,078 reviews2025
Dev: BlueTurtle
Windows · Mac
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Ithya: Magic Study is a cozy background app combined with productivity tools. Customize your room and relax with lofi or fantasy playlists in beautiful, hand-drawn environments. Perfect for a focused or creative session in a magical world.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 28% ★, Utilities 17.7% ★, Music 11.7%, Creature Collector 9.8%, Idler 8.4%
- #31 Comfy Girl
77% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Unorthodox Box
Windows
Need a cozy companion while you plan your day or just zone out? Comfy Girl lets you unlock and collect cute pets, decorate your virtual space, and relax with relaxing music. Focus while you work or study, and enjoy time with Grandma and Zoe.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.7% ★, Music 19.5%, Creature Collector 18.2%, Life Sim 11.3%, Idler 8.3%
- #32 Captain Whiskers: Incremental Seas
76% matchVery Positive86% of 887 reviews2026
Dev: Happy Universe Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
5 minutes to get started, play anytime! This is a relaxing fishing-themed incremental game. You will join the Cat Captains to explore global fishing grounds, catch fish, and collect resources. Every rewarding voyage will have you shouting, "One more round!"
Why similar: Underwater 47.2% ★, Relaxing 35.6%, Casual 17.2%
- #33 Aquarist
77% matchVery Positive84% of 1,124 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 18.3% ★, Creature Collector 16.7%, Education 16.2%, Life Sim 11.4%, Idler 10.7%
- #34 Focus Grove
74% matchVery Positive98% of 133 reviews2026
Dev: Little Lantern
Windows
Focus Grove is a work companion that grows with your progress. Build your farm, use productivity tools and unlock new content by completing your real-life tasks. Improve your focus, well-being and work-life balance.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 28.3% ★, Utilities 20.4% ★, Wholesome 17.9% ★, Creature Collector 11.7%, Idler 7.8%
- #35 Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
75% matchVery Positive95% of 407 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 25.7% ★, Life Sim 15.8%, Education 15.2%, Idler 12.6%, Nature 12.4%
- #36 FISHERY
78% matchVery Positive85% of 400 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 21.3% ★, Creature Collector 17.8%, Education 16.2%, Life Sim 13.7%, Nature 11.3%
- #37 On-Together: Virtual Co-Working
72% matchVery Positive95% of 1,346 reviews2026
Dev: GigaPuffPub: Future Friends Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 51.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Utilities 27.8% ★, Creature Collector 17.2%, Education 15%, Life Sim 13.3%, Relaxing 6.8%
- #38 My Little Spider
73% matchVery Positive95% of 396 reviews2025
Dev: 9FingerGames
Windows
Median: 21.8 hrsMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Desktop Companion 50.8% ★, Creature Collector 20%, Nature 12.2%, Idler 11.8%, Relaxing 2.6%
- #39 Typing Farmer
72% matchVery Positive90% of 443 reviews2026
Dev: MilkwayStudio
Windows
Median: 43.5 hrsMean: 156.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to Typing Farmer! This desktop idle healing game will make a corner of your screen a cozy farm. Your daily actions—typing and clicking—automatically foster crop growth, attract cute animals play with you. Let the healing charm of adorable creatures infuse your intense workdays~
Why similar: Utilities 42.2% ★, Idler 17.7%, Education 16.3%, Nature 12.2%, Relaxing 7.9%
- #40 Rusty's Retirement
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 14,660 reviews2024
Dev: Mister Morris Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 22.8 hrsMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 48.8% ★, Idler 15.4%, Nature 12.9%, Life Sim 12.6%, Relaxing 8%
- #41 Megaquarium
75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,727 reviews2018
Dev: Twice Circled
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.1 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 40.5% ★, Creature Collector 35.1%, Relaxing 10.4%, Family Friendly 6.8%, Casual 5%
- #42 Fish on the desktop
73% 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: Relaxing 32.3%, Casual 26.8%, 3D 18.8%, Atmospheric 17.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%
- #43 Cozy Island Idle
74% 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 33.4% ★, Creature Collector 28.5%, Idler 21.6%, Family Friendly 6.4%, Relaxing 4.4%
- #44 Meow Palace: Forbidden City
70% matchVery Positive93% of 281 reviews2025
Dev: 宫喵家族
Windows
Meow Palace is a chill desktop companion & idle life-sim where an adorable palace cat settles on the corner of your screen—keeping you company while you work, study, or secretly slack off.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 49.9% ★, Creature Collector 18.5%, Idler 13.7%, Point & Click 8.5%, Relaxing 6.6%
- #45 Virtual Cottage 2
68% matchVery Positive98% of 453 reviews2026
Dev: DU&I
Windows · Mac · Linux
Study alone - or together in your own customizable cottage! Virtual Cottage 2 motivates and supports you in tackling your daily tasks. Use its built-in productivity tool to accomplish your goals faster. Create your ultimate cozy space with hundreds of items.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 27.2% ★, Wholesome 15.3% ★, Utilities 14.2% ★, Music 10.9%, Life Sim 8%
- #46 Machorium -Muscle Aquarium Simulator-
71% 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: Underwater 27.1% ★, Idler 21.3%, Creature Collector 19.7%, Relaxing 9%, Nature 8.8%
- #47 Virtual Aquarium - Overlay Desktop Game
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 160 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: Education 30.6%, Nature 25.2%, Immersive Sim 14.6%, Relaxing 12.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%
- #48 FISHTOPIA
70% matchVery Positive90% of 83 reviews2025
Dev: BountyGames
Windows
FISHTOPIA is a pixel art style casual game blending idle gameplay with card collection. Discover 12 card types with special effects, featuring 300+ unique creatures and 100+ decorative items. Mix and match vibrant themes to craft your cyberpunk aquatic world.
Why similar: Wholesome 31.5% ★, Creature Collector 24.4%, Idler 16.6%, Point & Click 11.6%, Relaxing 9.5%
- #49 Under the blue horizon
71% 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 40.9%, Underwater 31.6% ★, Relaxing 18.2%, Casual 8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #50 Shrimp Keeping Simulator
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 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: Education 24.5%, Nature 21.4%, Creature Collector 19.5%, Idler 11.1%, Life Sim 10.9%
- #51 Your Big, Cute Monster Farm
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,019 reviews2025
Dev: KaiPlay StudioPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 29.0 hrsMean: 98.4 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Create a farm at the bottom of the screen and enjoy planting and harvesting with your monster companions! They handle all the work—just plan the layout, decorate, and wait for fun crop mutations. Take a break from busy life and enjoy the calm joy of farming.
Why similar: Creature Collector 30%, Desktop Companion 29% ★, Idler 24.2%, Relaxing 9.5%, Casual 6.1%
- #52 Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,711 reviews2025
Dev: Nestopi Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 60.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
"Chill with You : Lo-Fi Story" is a sound novel game where you work alongside Satone, a girl who loves writing stories. Customize lo-fi music, ambient sounds, and landscapes to create a focused environment. As you deepen your bond with Satone, you may discover a special connection with her.
Why similar: Utilities 27.3% ★, Education 12.7%, Idler 10.5%, Life Sim 10.4%, Immersive Sim 9.4%
- #53 Weyrdlets 2.0 : Desktop Pets
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 339 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: Utilities 31.5% ★, Creature Collector 20%, Idler 15.4%, Life Sim 13.9%, Relaxing 8.5%
- #54 Virtual Cottage
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 11,036 reviews2020
Dev: DU&I
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 60.3 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: Utilities 24.9% ★, Wholesome 22.4% ★, Music 15%, Life Sim 11.5%, Relaxing 7.4%
- #55 Miyuuri's Cozy Hours
66% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2025
Dev: boatonthelake
Windows · Mac
Pomodoro Timer
Why similar: Utilities 46.6% ★, Music 27.5%, Relaxing 10%, Family Friendly 7.9%, Nature 6.4%
- #56 Aquarium Designer
69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,200 reviews2021
Dev: Sigur StudioPub: Games Operators
Windows
Median: 48 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: Underwater 29.5% ★, Life Sim 16.8%, Idler 14.9%, Education 13.6%, Relaxing 10%
- #57 Bit-Cremental: Fishistry
67% matchMostly Positive77% of 91 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 38.5%, Relaxing 23.8%, Family Friendly 23.4%, Casual 10.3%, Singleplayer 4%
- #58 Hot Springs | 温泉 (Onsen)
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 55 reviews2024
Dev: Peach PartyPub: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
This is a simple idle game with productivity tools, relaxing minigames, and decor options, all centered around the serene theme of an onsen (Japanese hot spring).
Why similar: Utilities 35.6% ★, Idler 16.7%, Music 13.6%, Nature 9.5%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #59 Aquarist - My First Job
70% matchMixed64% of 120 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 25.1% ★, Education 22.2%, Nature 14.2%, Immersive Sim 14.2%, Relaxing 10.1%
- #60 Fish Game
66% matchVery Positive93% of 619 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: Creature Collector 19%, Underwater 18.3% ★, Education 14.6%, Life Sim 12.1%, Idler 11.8%