$24.99Fish Game Your dream aquarium, no water changes
Design, stock and care for living freshwater tanks, from tiny betta setups to a 3000 gallon monster.
Is Fish Game worth it?
Fish Game is worth it if…
- you always wanted an aquarium but never had the space, money or landlord approval
- you like slow, low-pressure games where arranging and tending is the whole point
- you enjoy tinkering with systems, from water chemistry to who eats whom
- you want something beautiful running on a second screen while you do other things
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Unwinding with a tank that asks nothing of you
This is fishkeeping without the stress. There are no timers chasing you and no way to lose; you set up a tank, add fish, and spend the rest of the time watching, feeding and adjusting at whatever pace suits you. If even the thought of a sick fish sounds like too much, there is a No Death Mode that turns any tank into pure living decoration. Put it on a second monitor or stream it to your TV, and you have the calmest screensaver ever made. The only real decision is what to put in the water next.
Fish with minds of their own
The fish are the heart of it. Each of the 130-plus species has its own personality and quirks, and they form relationships and hierarchies that shift as your tank changes. Some school together, some chase, some fight, and some will happily eat their tankmates if you stock carelessly. You decide who shares the water: a peaceful community of small tetras, or one large predator with opinions. Feed the grazers, the opportunists and the hunters differently, and learn who gets along the hard way or the smart way.
Aquascaping, down to the grain of sand
Half the game is building the tank itself. You sculpt substrate in 25 types, piling it into slopes and terraces, then layer in rocks, driftwood and novelty hardscape, including setpieces borrowed from some well-known games. Fifty species of aquatic plants grow over time, and you can propagate them, attach them to wood, or pluck dying leaves one by one. The camera lets you zoom in close and circle the glass, so you can fuss over a piece of driftwood until it leans on a rock just right. It is the kind of detail that eats an evening.
What should you know before starting?
Is there any money or grinding in the game?
No. There is no currency at all. You earn fishkeeper XP over time, which unlocks bigger tanks (up to 3000 gallons), more shops and rarer creatures. The shops themselves rotate their stock, so hunting for a specific fish is part of the fun, and part of the frustration when it is not there today.
How deep does the simulation go?
The water is genuinely simulated: carbon dioxide, ammonia and oxygen levels interact with your fish, plants, algae and light. In practice, keeping things healthy mostly comes down to regular water changes, and real hobbyists say the model holds up. More advanced chemistry and equipment are planned for future updates.
Is the game finished?
Not entirely, and it is worth knowing that up front. Some features, like filtration and advanced lighting, are still marked as coming later, and the developers are actively adding content. Breeding with genetics, an in-game fish encyclopedia and advanced plant needs are all on the roadmap. What is here now already runs deep; just expect it to keep growing.
