Choose Megaquarium
Choose Megaquarium if you want a Strategy game with Stereo Sound, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime. 2,358 Steam reviews back the pick.
Megaquarium vs Merry Fishing Meow
Megaquarium and Merry Fishing Meow both land in Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Megaquarium (2018) is 7 years older than Merry Fishing Meow (2025). Merry Fishing Meow is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Megaquarium (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Merry Fishing Meow
Choose Merry Fishing Meow if you want a RPG game with Steam Leaderboards and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. Merry Fishing Meow launched in 2025.
Both Megaquarium and Merry Fishing Meow sit in Indie, Simulation, and Casual on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Megaquarium |  Merry Fishing Meow | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.6% positive (2,358 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Twice Circled | AoiHoshizora |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Megaquarium (2018) is 7 years older than Merry Fishing Meow (2025).
- Merry Fishing Meow is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Megaquarium (1.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Megaquarium is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Merry Fishing Meow has no Deck rating yet.
Megaquarium vs Merry Fishing Meow — FAQ
- Should I play Megaquarium or Merry Fishing Meow first?
- If you want chronology, Megaquarium (2018) came out before Merry Fishing Meow (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Megaquarium and Merry Fishing Meow similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Megaquarium run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Megaquarium is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Merry Fishing Meow doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.