Fish on the desktop (2023)
- Developer
- GCN
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 175 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 15 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A low-effort, passive desktop simulator where you casually cultivate virtual fish in the background without disrupting other tasks.
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What players say
Players are charmed by the simple concept of fish swimming on their desktop, but some warn it is not a true idle game because fish only grow while the app is open, and it can consume significant system resources.
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