# Games like Desktop Fishing

> The closest matches to Desktop Fishing: Idle Waters, Cornerpond, Cast n Chill, Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping, and Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Idle Waters](https://imho.run/games/2963540/idle-waters) — Shares idle progression and resource gathering with Desktop Fishing. 170 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2963540/)
2. [Cornerpond](https://imho.run/games/3454590/cornerpond) — Shares idle progression and character customization with Desktop Fishing. 1,658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454590/)
3. [Cast n Chill](https://imho.run/games/3483740/cast-n-chill) — Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Desktop Fishing. 4,369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/)
4. [Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping](https://imho.run/games/2581950/tiny-aquarium-social-fishkeeping) — Shares seasonal progression and idle progression with Desktop Fishing. 2,160 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2581950/)
5. [Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi](https://imho.run/games/3399960/fish-to-dish-idle-sushi) — Also Fishing and Creature Collector, like Desktop Fishing. 641 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3399960/)
6. [The Dream Globe](https://imho.run/games/3820130/the-dream-globe) — Shares item collection and idle progression with Desktop Fishing. 76 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3820130/)
7. [Tap Tap Loot](https://imho.run/games/3959890/tap-tap-loot) — Shares grind based progression and idle progression with Desktop Fishing. 177 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3959890/)
8. [Tiny Pasture](https://imho.run/games/3167550/tiny-pasture) — Also Creature Collector and Clicker, like Desktop Fishing. 1,131 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3167550/)
9. [Mini Painter](https://imho.run/games/3694840/mini-painter) — Also Clicker and Cozy, like Desktop Fishing. 77 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3694840/)
10. [Fischer's Fishing Journey](https://imho.run/games/3363270/fischer-s-fishing-journey) — A frequent pick in Desktop Fishing players' libraries, and another Indie. 178 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3363270/)
11. [Chillquarium](https://imho.run/games/2276930/chillquarium) — A frequent pick in Desktop Fishing players' libraries, and another Simulation. 5,119 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2276930/)
12. [Little Aviary](https://imho.run/games/3437350/little-aviary) — Shares idle progression with Desktop Fishing. 97 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3437350/)
13. [Joyquarium](https://imho.run/games/3472890/joyquarium) — Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Desktop Fishing. 50 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3472890/)
14. [Fantasy Aquarium](https://imho.run/games/3183350/fantasy-aquarium) — Shares grind based progression and idle progression with Desktop Fishing. 93 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3183350/)
15. [Nice Day for Fishing](https://imho.run/games/2393160/nice-day-for-fishing) — Shares fishing minigame and item collection with Desktop Fishing. 1,969 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393160/)
16. [Fishing Inc](https://imho.run/games/4126480/fishing-inc) — Also Fishing and Clicker, like Desktop Fishing. 384 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4126480/)
17. [My Little Spider](https://imho.run/games/3854330/my-little-spider) — Also Creature Collector and Idler, like Desktop Fishing. 151 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3854330/)
18. [Chonkers](https://imho.run/games/3244210/chonkers) — Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Desktop Fishing. 418 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3244210/)
19. [Mango's Fisharium](https://imho.run/games/3697890/mango-s-fisharium) — A frequent pick in Desktop Fishing players' libraries, and another Strategy. 211 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3697890/)
20. [Croakoloco](https://imho.run/games/2628420/croakoloco) — Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Desktop Fishing. 383 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2628420/)
21. [Black Hole Fishing](https://imho.run/games/3667390/black-hole-fishing) — Shares idle progression with Desktop Fishing. 282 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3667390/)
22. [Whimside](https://imho.run/games/3064030/whimside) — Also Creature Collector and Automation, like Desktop Fishing. 223 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3064030/)
23. [Lured In](https://imho.run/games/4178020/lured-in) — Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Desktop Fishing. 111 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4178020/)
24. [How to Train Your Cock](https://imho.run/games/3673060/how-to-train-your-cock) — Shares idle progression and achievement hunting with Desktop Fishing. 489 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3673060/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3411730&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3411730&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3411730&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3411730
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3411730
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Desktop Fishing

Desktop Fishing is a cozy idle game that sits in the corner of your screen. Go about your usual desk work (or don't) while your frog buddy catches fish, discovers new outfits, and unlocks fishing spots.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3411730
- **Developer:** Ostend Games
- **Publisher:** Ostend Games
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Mouse Only Option
- **Released:** Jun 16, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3411730/desktop-fishing)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3411730&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3411730/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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