Chillquarium (2023)

Developer: Ben Reber
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 8,266 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 19 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A serene, low-pressure idle game where you watch fish grow and customize your aquarium at your own pace.

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What players say

Players call it a relaxing, low-commitment idle collector that is best played in short daily sessions. The core loop of buying, feeding and selling fish stays simple throughout and progress continues while the game is closed, but some reviewers feel the lack of new mechanics makes it repetitive and the RNG for rare fish is frustrating.

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