Rank 01Why this
Same relaxing mood as Aquarist.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
Games like Aquarist
- 21 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Aquarist also play
The closest matches to Aquarist: Megaquarium, Aquatic Store Simulator, House Builder, Farmer's Life, and Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares resource management with Aquarist.
- $8.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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Farmer's Life
Why this: Also Job Simulator and Education, like Aquarist.
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Aquarium Designer
Why this: Same chill mood as Aquarist.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: FreeMind S.A.
- Price: $15.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 83% of 508 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Deep customization beyond basic decoration
- Devs actively fix bugs and engage with players
- Endless creative aquarium design possibilities
- Chill
- Cozy
- Relaxing
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Aquarist at current Steam store prices.
Loddlenaut
Why this: Shares resource management with Aquarist.
Let's Build a Zoo
Why this: Same cozy mood as Aquarist.
Builder Simulator
Why this: Same chill mood as Aquarist.
Ant Keeping Simulator
Why this: Also Creature Collector and Education, like Aquarist.
More from FreeMind S.A.
Other recommendable Steam games by FreeMind S.A., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Pool Cleaning Simulator
Why this: Same chill mood as Aquarist.
Snow Plowing Simulator
Why this: Same cozy mood as Aquarist.
Junkyard Builder
Why this: Shares resource management with Aquarist.
Forest Ranger Simulator
Why this: Also Job Simulator and Education, like Aquarist.
About Aquarist
The closest matches to Aquarist: Megaquarium, Aquatic Store Simulator, House Builder, Farmer's Life, and Exotica 2: Pet Shop Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Aquarist is your kind of game, the closest matches are Megaquarium, Aquatic Store Simulator and House Builder — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, cozy and relaxing, and single out its aquarium customization and fish compatibility system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Aquarist: A relaxing sandbox casual simulation game where you perform various, even strange, aquarium-related tasks on very diverse levels. As an Aquarist you must create and manage a home to amazing fish🐟, sea turtles🐢, sharks🦈, octopuses🐙, and more🐬. Aquarium is their world and life. Make it worth...
Is Aquarist worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 84% of 508 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $15.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 33 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Deep customization beyond basic decoration
- Devs actively fix bugs and engage with players
- Endless creative aquarium design possibilities
- Fish compatibility requires real world knowledge
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“While it's beautiful and kinda a little fun, the main appeal for me when I bought it was the idea of decorating beautiful aquariums (isnt that most peoples appeal?) and the difficulty in placing items in the tank has really turned me off…”
“developer replies really fast, bugs reported are fixed the very next day, which is incredible. however, the game is frustratingly tedious at times. jobs are also badly designed, you can get stuck on certain small edges, spend a ton of time…”
People who play it also play: Megaquarium, Aquatic Store Simulator, House Builder
Frequently asked about Aquarist
Can I run it?
Is Aquarist verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Aquarist is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Aquarist cost?
Aquarist is listed on Steam at 15.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Aquarist?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Aquarist are Megaquarium, Aquatic Store Simulator, House Builder.
Who developed Aquarist?
Aquarist was developed by FreeMind S.A. and published by PlayWay S.A., FreeMind S.A..