Fish Tycoon (2008)

Developer: Last Day of Work
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 134 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

You run a virtual fish store, breeding and selling fish at a calm, real-time pace while solving genetics puzzles.

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What players say

Players are mostly here for childhood nostalgia, and many say the simple breeding loop is still addictive. Some note you lose fish if you ignore the game for too long, and a few mention you can get it for free from the developer.

Screenshots

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