Rank 01Why this
Shares resource management with Fish Tycoon.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2008
Games like Fish Tycoon
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Fish Tycoon also play
The closest matches to Fish Tycoon: Plant Tycoon, Fish Tycoon 2: Virtual Aquarium, Black Hole Fishing, Cornerpond, and Aquarist. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares fish breeding and resource management with Fish Tycoon.
- $5.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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Cornerpond
Why this: Shares idle gameplay and resource management with Fish Tycoon.
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Megaquarium
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Fish Tycoon.
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Game Dev Tycoon
Why this: Same cozy mood as Fish Tycoon.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Fish Tycoon
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Genres: Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer
- 97% of 2,160 reviews
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- Released: 2008
- Developer: Last Day of Work
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 103 reviews
- Genres: Simulation, Casual
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Breed rare fish through genetics
- Discover magic fish variants
- Low stakes idle gameplay
- Cozy
- Nostalgic
- Relaxing
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Fish Tycoon at current Steam store prices.
Fantasy Aquarium
Why this: Shares resource management with Fish Tycoon.
Idle Waters
Why this: Same cozy mood as Fish Tycoon.
Maltese's Fluffy Onsen
Why this: Shares idle gameplay and resource management with Fish Tycoon.
More from Last Day of Work
Other recommendable Steam games by Last Day of Work, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Virtual Villagers: A New Home
Why this: Same cozy mood as Fish Tycoon.
Virtual Villagers - The Secret City
Why this: Shares resource management with Fish Tycoon.
About Fish Tycoon
The closest matches to Fish Tycoon: Plant Tycoon, Fish Tycoon 2: Virtual Aquarium, Black Hole Fishing, Cornerpond, and Aquarist. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Fish Tycoon is your kind of game, the closest matches are Plant Tycoon, Fish Tycoon 2: Virtual Aquarium and Black Hole Fishing — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as cozy, nostalgic and relaxing, and single out its aquarium upgrades and fish breeding. 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 Fish Tycoon: Fish Tycoon is a virtual fish breeding game. The object is to breed and cross breed fish until you find the 7 Magic Fish and solve the genetic puzzle. You will have to buy supplies like meds, eggs and special plants and then sell some of your fish in your virtual pet store.
Is Fish Tycoon worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 103 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 14 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Breed rare fish through genetics
- Discover magic fish variants
- Low stakes idle gameplay
- Nostalgic childhood appeal
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“This game is free from the developer's website, there is no Steam cloud saving, no cards, and no achievements. There is literally no reason to buy the Steam version, unless you like spending money. If you need a link to the website, here…”
People who play it also play: Plant Tycoon, Fish Tycoon 2: Virtual Aquarium, Black Hole Fishing
Frequently asked about Fish Tycoon
Can I run it?
Does Fish Tycoon run on Steam Deck?
Fish Tycoon is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Fish Tycoon cost?
Fish Tycoon is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Fish Tycoon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Fish Tycoon are Plant Tycoon, Fish Tycoon 2: Virtual Aquarium, Black Hole Fishing.
Who developed Fish Tycoon?
Fish Tycoon was developed by Last Day of Work.