Desktop Fishes

Desktop Fishes is a unique idle aquarium game that transforms your desktop into a lively aquatic oasis filled with charming pixel-art fish. You can hatch, breed, and cultivate your very own fish collection, enjoying their growth from tiny eggs to vibrant adults. With playful customization options and an engaging skill tree for upgrades, Desktop Fishes invites players to relax and watch their underwater world thrive. Whether you're focused on work or just enjoying some downtime, this delightful game brings a gentle aquatic vibe right to your screen.

Daniel Santalla
Daniel Santalla
November 13, 2025
92 % Positive (56 reviews)
$4.79 Play Now

Features

Idle Gameplay

Enjoy a relaxing idle aquarium experience, where your fish thrive even when you're away.

Customization

Dress up your fish in Desktop Fishes with fun accessories, hats, and glasses to give them a unique personality.

Genetic Breeding

Discover and breed new fish with thousands of possible genetic combinations in Desktop Fishes.

Skill Tree

Expand and customize your aquarium with the skill tree system, allowing for varied upgrades and perks.

Overlay and Wallpaper Modes

Choose how Desktop Fishes appears on your screen—either as an overlay or a living wallpaper behind your windows.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Steam is learning about this game 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desktop Fishes about?

Desktop Fishes is about creating and managing your own cozy aquarium on your desktop, filled with delightful pixel-art fish.

Can I customize my fish in Desktop Fishes?

Yes! In Desktop Fishes, you can dress up your fish with hats, glasses, and various accessories to make each one unique.

Are there any multiplayer features in Desktop Fishes?

No, Desktop Fishes is designed as a single-player experience.

How can I breed fish in Desktop Fishes?

In Desktop Fishes, you can let your fish reproduce to discover new traits and colors, with over 10,000 possible genetic combinations!

What kind of upgrades can I unlock in Desktop Fishes?

You can unlock various upgrades through a skill tree to expand and customize your aquarium experience.

Genres

Casual Simulation Indie

Tags

Clicker Collectathon Creature Collector Idler Utilities Fishing Farming Sim God Game Character Customization Underwater Software 2D Cute Funny Management Economy Automation Capitalism Nature Physics

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

250 MB available space

Graphics

Graphics card with DX11

Requires

Processor

Intel® Core™ i3 @ 3.2 GHz

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
Japanese
Korean
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese
Spanish - Spain

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