Desktop Fishes

鱼生的又快又多，桌面都满了。想要去掉鱼的方式是毒死。并且做得很令人不适。不是一下就死掉，而是变绿，放大缩小的样子真的很像是中毒抽搐。我并没有毒杀小动物的恶趣味。而且图鉴解锁之后并没什么用，我还是不能直观地认出桌面上的都是什么鱼，是否是重复的。我只想每种颜色留下一个，但是我根本记不住。错杀颜色的话，图鉴里也会变成绿色骷髅头。负反馈拉满了。

I would not recommend this idler. Whenever I open up other games that I want to play with controller, it would just not respond. Also, the time is saved locally so when you have to reformat your PC, all that time lost. I upgraded my PC at the time and lost ~160 hours.

反应了很多bug根本就不修！！！！跟死了一样的。升级降低商店刷新价格后反而扣的更多了，反应了很多次根本没人理

It's a pretty decent idle game but the it's very easy to get an overpopulation issue. The dev did try to prevent this by providing an option to hide fishes, but it's a hassle to hide the fishes 1 by 1 plus it's easy to misclick hidden fishes and unhide them instead. I didn't experience any bug for transparency or the fishes disappearing but I do think some of the achievements are quite boring to get (e.g running the game for 500 and 1000 hours even though the other achievements can be easily obtained under 100 hours). Another problem is that the spending money achievement is troublesome to obtain as you get discounts in the perk tree. And once you buyout all the cosmetics in the game, the only things available in the shop are more fish eggs, breeding food and poison, which are cheap items. So at a certain point it becomes very troublesome and an unrewarding grind just to get 1 achievement. Overall still a pretty decent desktop companion type of game. But if you are looking for similar games, there are better aquarium style idle games that have more interactive components than this.

Desktop Fishes is an idle desktop companion experience developed by Daniel Santalla and published by Daniel Santalla together with Gamersky Games, offering a peaceful blend of aquarium simulation and lightweight progression systems designed to exist quietly alongside everyday computer use. Instead of demanding full attention through objectives, missions, or complex gameplay loops, the game focuses on creating a calming digital environment where small aquatic companions slowly grow and evolve while players continue with work, entertainment, or browsing sessions. The idea may initially sound simple, but Desktop Fishes builds surprising charm through its relaxing atmosphere and gradual progression. At its heart, Desktop Fishes transforms part of a computer screen into a miniature ecosystem filled with animated fish that live directly on the desktop. Rather than existing inside a separate window that demands focus, the aquarium becomes integrated into daily routines. Fish swim naturally over applications or behind active windows depending on user preference, creating the impression of a small living world quietly existing alongside everything else taking place on the computer. The game immediately embraces a slower pace than traditional management simulations. Progress unfolds gradually, encouraging players to check in periodically rather than constantly supervise every detail. Fish begin life as eggs before eventually hatching and growing over time. Watching that process unfold becomes surprisingly rewarding despite its simplicity. The slower development cycle strengthens attachment because progression feels earned through patience rather than accelerated through endless interaction. Collection systems form an important part of long-term engagement. Fish come with different visual characteristics and can produce offspring that inherit traits from previous generations. Genetic variation introduces unpredictability into progression, creating opportunities to discover increasingly unusual combinations. Some fish display subtle differences while others develop more distinctive appearances that encourage continued experimentation. This breeding system gives Desktop Fishes far greater longevity than a simple decorative desktop application might initially suggest. Expanding the aquarium becomes less about obtaining larger numbers of fish and more about discovering increasingly rare combinations and gradually building a collection that feels uniquely personal. Over time, the aquarium evolves into something reflecting individual choices rather than a fixed experience shared identically by everyone. Customization strengthens that sense of ownership further. Fish accessories and cosmetic additions allow players to personalize aquatic companions with smaller visual touches that increase personality across the aquarium. These additions remain lighthearted and playful without overwhelming the calmer atmosphere the game aims to maintain. Small visual details help individual fish stand apart while making the collection itself feel more alive. Progression extends beyond breeding and collection through upgrade systems designed to gradually expand available features. Unlockable improvements create small goals that encourage long-term investment while helping the aquarium slowly become more complex over time. Rather than overwhelming players with extensive management mechanics immediately, Desktop Fishes introduces features carefully to preserve its relaxed pacing. Environmental upkeep introduces additional interaction without disrupting the idle nature of the experience. Players occasionally maintain elements of the aquarium ecosystem while fish themselves contribute to sustaining balance inside their aquatic environment. These small interactions reinforce the impression of managing a functioning habitat rather than observing simple animated decorations. An in-game merchant system adds another layer of progression through collectible additions and aquarium improvements. Various items become available over time, creating reasons to continue expanding and customizing the experience. Food options, decorative additions, and smaller upgrades contribute additional variety while preventing progression from feeling overly static. Visually, Desktop Fishes relies heavily on pixel-art presentation that perfectly complements its cozy identity. Fish animations remain expressive and charming without becoming distracting. The pixel aesthetic creates warmth that fits naturally with the slower atmosphere while helping the aquarium stand apart from more realistic simulation approaches. The movement of fish across the screen creates subtle life without overwhelming active desktop space. The flexibility of display options also deserves recognition. Players can adjust how the aquarium integrates with their workspace depending on preference. Fish can appear more prominently or function quietly in the background, allowing the experience to adapt naturally to different routines and screen arrangements. The result feels less like launching a separate game and more like introducing a personalized ambient feature into everyday computer use. Desktop Fishes succeeds largely because it understands exactly what type of experience it wants to deliver. It avoids unnecessary complexity and focuses entirely on creating something relaxing, charming, and easy to incorporate into ordinary routines. The aquarium grows slowly alongside everyday activity, rewarding patience and consistency rather than demanding constant engagement. Its quieter approach may not appeal equally to every player. Those seeking heavy management systems or highly active gameplay may eventually find the slower pacing limited. Desktop Fishes intentionally prioritizes atmosphere and long-term comfort over constant stimulation. However, that deliberate design choice becomes one of its greatest strengths rather than a weakness. Daniel Santalla creates an experience built around simple pleasures. Watching fish grow, discovering new variations, customizing companions, and gradually building a peaceful digital aquarium creates a surprisingly comforting routine over time. Desktop Fishes turns desktop decoration into something interactive and personal without sacrificing convenience or accessibility. For players looking for a relaxing idle companion capable of adding personality and warmth to everyday computer sessions, Desktop Fishes delivers an experience that remains calming, charming, and quietly satisfying long after the first fish begins swimming across the screen. Rating: 8/10

Спасибо вам большое разработчик игры рыбок! Купил данную игру и мне она понравилась! Пускай рыбки плавают на моём мониторе на них приятно смотреть. Я давно хотел что-нибудь такое и нашёл!

挂时长一千小时了不给成就，而且出现了除水草外其他任何东西不显示的BUG，向官方反馈也没有回应；这游戏不建议大家买，根本没有售后的，以后这个游戏厂商的游戏不会买了，估计这个游戏也是制作组卖了就不会管的款式

Usualmente no Me gusta dejar malas reseñas. De hecho en un inicio pensé en hacer el muy abusivo logro de completar 1000 horas de juego (cantidad que ni le he dedicado a mi juego favorito) Pero cuando me di cuenta de que uno de los logros estaba Bugueado decidí pasar todo por alto y hacer trampa con los logros. Hay mejores Idles alli afuera y con logros menos abusivos que obligarte a pasar 1000 horas conectado

Combines the action of Doom with the depth of grand strategy games like Stellaris. Villains like the capitalist C.L. Ownfish and the freakish Hunchback Whale make story mode memorable but co-op on the randomly generated maps is pretty great too. I expect that with the success of this game, Paradox Interactive will make a version with twelve hundred dollars in DLC, EA will release a version with "surprise mechanic" microtransactions, and Warner Bros will release a live service version featuring Batman and Shaggy fishes. Makes me appreciate this all the more.) 3/3 - My cat loves it. My toddler loves it. I love it.

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