Underplayed Gems

HydroTick: Water Reminder & Aquarium Manager (2025)

HydroTick: Water Reminder & Aquarium Manager cover
Developer
RetroArc, berreisux
Publisher
Rock Paper Publisher
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle habit tracker that feels like tending a low-effort virtual aquarium while being reminded to stay hydrated.

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What players say

Players use it as a background hydration reminder with a tiny aquarium to tend to. They find it relaxing and useful for desk workers, but note the fish consume food too quickly, the aquarium can't be repositioned on screen, and legendary fish are buyable from the start with no level gating. Some report Chinese text display issues.

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