# Games like Kernelbay

> The closest matches to Kernelbay: Fischer's Fishing Journey, Cast n Chill, Chillquarium, Lured In, and Mango's Fisharium. 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. [Fischer's Fishing Journey](https://imho.run/games/3363270/fischer-s-fishing-journey) — Shares idle progression and upgrade system with Kernelbay. 178 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3363270/)
2. [Cast n Chill](https://imho.run/games/3483740/cast-n-chill) — Also Fishing and Creature Collector, like Kernelbay. 4,369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3483740/)
3. [Chillquarium](https://imho.run/games/2276930/chillquarium) — Shares idle progression and resource management with Kernelbay. 5,119 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2276930/)
4. [Lured In](https://imho.run/games/4178020/lured-in) — A frequent pick in Kernelbay players' libraries, and another Indie. 111 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4178020/)
5. [Mango's Fisharium](https://imho.run/games/3697890/mango-s-fisharium) — Also Fishing and Short, like Kernelbay. 211 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3697890/)
6. [Zen Aquarium](https://imho.run/games/3479140/zen-aquarium) — Shares idle progression with Kernelbay. 120 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3479140/)
7. [Cornerpond](https://imho.run/games/3454590/cornerpond) — Shares idle progression and resource management with Kernelbay. 1,658 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3454590/)
8. [Joyquarium](https://imho.run/games/3472890/joyquarium) — Shares idle progression and resource management with Kernelbay. 50 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3472890/)
9. [Far Fishing](https://imho.run/games/3723470/far-fishing) — Shares idle progression and upgrade system with Kernelbay. 519 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3723470/)
10. [Tiny Aquarium: Social Fishkeeping](https://imho.run/games/2581950/tiny-aquarium-social-fishkeeping) — Shares idle progression and resource management with Kernelbay. 2,160 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2581950/)
11. [Loddlenaut](https://imho.run/games/1644940/loddlenaut) — Shares upgrade system and resource management with Kernelbay. 2,652 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1644940/)
12. [Ultimate Fishing Simulator®](https://imho.run/games/468920/ultimate-fishing-simulator) — Also Fishing, like Kernelbay. 2,480 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/468920/)
13. [Idle Waters](https://imho.run/games/2963540/idle-waters) — A frequent pick in Kernelbay players' libraries, and another Strategy. 170 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2963540/)
14. [Birdwatching Notebook](https://imho.run/games/4111370/birdwatching-notebook) — Also Desktop Companion and Creature Collector, like Kernelbay. 1,048 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4111370/)
15. [Fish to Dish: Idle Sushi](https://imho.run/games/3399960/fish-to-dish-idle-sushi) — A frequent pick in Kernelbay players' libraries, and another RPG. 641 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3399960/)
16. [Fishing Inc](https://imho.run/games/4126480/fishing-inc) — Also Fishing and Cozy, like Kernelbay. 384 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4126480/)
17. [Sip Fisher](https://imho.run/games/3680510/sip-fisher) — Shares idle progression and upgrade system with Kernelbay. 446 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3680510/)
18. [Unpacking](https://imho.run/games/1135690/unpacking) — Same chill mood as Kernelbay. 22,256 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1135690/)
19. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Same peaceful mood as Kernelbay. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)
20. [Leaf it Alone](https://imho.run/games/3981100/leaf-it-alone) — Also Short and Cozy, like Kernelbay. 2,003 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3981100/)
21. [Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles](https://imho.run/games/580200/yonder-the-cloud-catcher-chronicles) — Same atmospheric mood as Kernelbay. 1,533 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/580200/)
22. [Idle Fishing](https://imho.run/games/2725560/idle-fishing) — Shares fishing minigame and idle progression with Kernelbay. 825 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2725560/)
23. [Lost and Found Co.](https://imho.run/games/2101390/lost-and-found-co) — Also Creature Collector and Cozy, like Kernelbay. 848 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101390/)
24. [WEBFISHING](https://imho.run/games/3146520/webfishing) — Shares upgrade system with Kernelbay. 49,718 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3146520/)

## 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=3686480&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3686480&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3686480&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3686480
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3686480
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Kernelbay

A bite-sized cozy idle fishing desktop companion about quiet progress, handcrafted islands, and stories hidden beneath the waves. Discover new species, upgrade your gear, customize your gears and let your fisher work peacefully in the background.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3686480
- **Developer:** Nexent Games
- **Publisher:** Nexent Games
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 13, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3686480/kernelbay)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3686480&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3686480/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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