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Fish Game

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

Fish Game is a detailed and highly “sofishticated” freshwater aquarium simulator, lovingly crafted *by* enthusiasts *for* enthusiasts! Featuring fish with personalities and dynamic relationships, water quality modeling, and so much more! Made with support from our friends at Smarter Every Day!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator

Pros

  • Realistic and detailed aquarium simulation
  • Highly customizable tanks and aquascaping
  • Relaxing and immersive gameplay
  • Active and responsive developer community
  • No currency or microtransactions

Cons

  • Early access with some bugs and missing features
  • Limited fish variety and no saltwater content yet
  • Lack of automation for tank maintenance
  • Some ui and control clunkiness
  • No competitive or multiplayer modes

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to design tanks, choose fish and plants, and manage aquarium conditions with sandbox style gameplay and no currency constraints."

  • Competence
    3

    "Players engage in realistic fishkeeping tasks requiring monitoring fish health, water chemistry, and tank maintenance, with feedback on fish behavior and tank status."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on personal aquarium management and creativity without competitive or ranked elements."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Many players report long play sessions, habitual engagement, and addiction to tank building and fish collecting."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent without cooperative multiplayer or teamwork."

  • Creativity
    5

    "Strong emphasis on aquascaping, tank customization, plant trimming, and creative fish tank design."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are with fish and environment only."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Many players use the game as a relaxing escape and stress relief, enjoying immersive aquarium simulation."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and hobby passion rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players experiment with different fish species, tank layouts, and aquascaping techniques, exploring new combinations."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players discover new fish, plants, and decorations through shop rotations and unlocks, encouraging exploration."

  • Expression
    5

    "High degree of self-expression through tank design, fish naming, and detailed customization."

  • Fantasy
    -3

    "Game simulates realistic freshwater aquarium keeping with accurate fish behaviors and ecosystem management."

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Some community interaction via Discord and shared enthusiasm, but gameplay is mostly solo."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players learn about fish care, water chemistry, and aquarium management, improving skills over time."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires regular attention to fish needs and tank maintenance; not suited for purely background play."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Limited social interaction mostly through community channels; no close relationship mechanics in-game."

  • Leadership
    Insufficient data
  • Progression
    3

    "Players accumulate experience points to unlock new fish, plants, tanks, and tools."

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Game is widely described as relaxing, chill, and zen with soothing music and calming gameplay."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable visuals, fish animations, and sound design provide sensory pleasure without overwhelming stimuli."

  • Status
    -4

    "Achievements and social recognition are minimal or absent; focus is personal satisfaction."

  • Story
    -4

    "No narrative or plot; gameplay centers on sandbox aquarium simulation."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players plan tank layouts, species compatibility, and water chemistry management requiring problem solving."

  • Thrill
    -3

    "Gameplay is low risk and calm; no suspense or high stakes."

  • Value
    3

    "Players feel they get good value for time spent, with ongoing updates and content expansions."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destruction; focus on care and maintenance."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players manage fish health and avoid failure through maintenance, but environment is stable and low threat."

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