Joyquarium

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Joyquarium is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Easyfun Studio and was released on March 27, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Joyquarium is a relaxing single-player simulation game where you raise and sell fish to earn income, with manual or auto AFK play. Collect from 144 fish species, unlock rare variants, and decorate your tank with diverse aquatic plants and ornaments. Enjoy soothing music and stress-free gameplay in about 11 hours of calming entertainment.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

music3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Joyquarium offers a relaxing and visually pleasing experience, making it perfect for background play while enjoying the calming visuals and music.
The game allows for extensive customization of tanks and decorations, providing players with a creative outlet to design their ideal aquariums.
With a large variety of fish species and the ability to generate passive income, Joyquarium caters to both idle game fans and those who enjoy collecting.

The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a cycle of buying and selling fish without much engagement.
There are quality of life issues, such as difficulty in sorting fish for achievements and minor bugs that can detract from the overall experience.
As a clone of other games like Chillquarium, Joyquarium may feel soulless and lacks unique features that set it apart from its competitors.

gameplay
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The gameplay of Joyquarium is characterized by a repetitive cycle of buying and selling fish, which many players find bland and lacking in the charm of actual fishkeeping. While the game offers a straightforward loop with strategic elements through its diverse fish catalog, the mechanics can feel basic and unengaging, especially for those seeking more active interactions. Overall, the gameplay is described as simplistic and not particularly satisfying, with some players suggesting it fails to deliver a compelling experience.
- “The gameplay is built around a deceptively simple loop: purchase packs of fry, watch them grow into full-sized fish, and either sell them for profit or let them remain in your tank to generate passive income.”
- “While the mechanics are straightforward, the game quickly introduces layers of strategy through its expansive fish catalog, which boasts 144 species—some of which are rare, shiny, or even designated as 'fish kings.' Each fish grows over time, with the option to feed them manually or let the built-in AFK system handle it while the game is minimized or closed.”
- “A standout feature of joyquarium is how well it integrates both idle mechanics and ambient utility.”
- “However, the gameplay is a tad repetitive.”
- “I got all the achievements in about 11 hours of playing actively while rewatching movies on the side, but not a single new interaction was presented to me during my gameplay after the first ten minutes or so.”
- “Overall, I don't suggest getting Joyquarium since it is neither satisfying regarding the charm of fishkeeping nor incremental gameplay.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are generally appreciated for their pleasant and calming aesthetic, contributing to a relaxed atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users note that the visuals may not be as polished as those in similar titles, the overall art style and design effectively support the game's focus on customization and management in a cozy, interactive environment.
- “The art in this is quite nice, and I do enjoy the graphics overall.”
- “In practice, the game becomes a kind of interactive screensaver, offering calm visuals and gentle sounds that enhance focus or relaxation without drawing too much attention to itself.”
- “Its pleasant visuals, chill audio, and unobtrusive mechanics create an atmosphere of calm that’s rare in today’s gaming landscape.”
- “The graphics are worse in every way compared to Chillquarium.”
- “It's got some rough translations, and the entire Steam discussion board is not in English.”
- “In practice, the game becomes a kind of interactive screensaver, offering calm visuals that enhance focus or relaxation without drawing too much attention to itself.”
music
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The music in the game is praised for its thoughtful and relaxing soundtracking, complemented by customizable ambient sounds and white noise features. However, some users have reported technical issues, such as music stuttering, which may be related to specific sound drivers on their high-end setups. Overall, the audio design enhances the gaming experience, despite occasional playback problems for some players.
- “I also really liked the soundtrack, which has been a lot more thoughtful than other idler/collectathon games I've played.”
- “It’s super relaxing and the music is lovely.”
- “The audio design supports this approach with customizable ambient sounds, relaxing background music, and even white noise features.”
- “Only one downside for me, the music constantly stutters on my setup so I've had to turn the music off. I'm thinking for me it's due to a sound driver I have that I have to use for DJing, as my laptop is very high-end. Other than that, I've got no problems with the game; it'll run on a potato, as the saying goes.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is generally satisfactory, but players have noted minor performance issues and framerate drops on lower-end machines, particularly as tanks become more populated and decorated. While the focus is on collection and personalization rather than strict optimization, improvements for handling heavier loads could enhance the experience in future updates.
- “While some high-tier fish take longer to mature and aren’t always as efficient for income generation as their more common counterparts, the game encourages collection and personalization over optimization.”
- “Also, as tanks become more densely populated and highly decorated, some users have reported minor performance issues or framerate drops, especially on lower-end machines.”
- “The game handles most of its idle features well, but optimization for heavier loads could be improved with future updates.”
stability
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Overall, users report minor bugs and glitches that do not significantly detract from the experience, indicating that while there are some quality-of-life issues, the game's stability is generally acceptable.
- “There are other bugs and glitches that were minor for me.”
- “It has some small issues I didn't like much (small glitches, some quality of life features missing), but generally it's a well-done chillquarium clone.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its pleasant visuals, soothing audio, and unobtrusive mechanics, fostering a rare sense of calm that stands out in the current gaming landscape.
- “Its pleasant visuals, chill audio, and unobtrusive mechanics create an atmosphere of calm that’s rare in today’s gaming landscape.”
emotional
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Joyquarium is praised for its emotional appeal, providing a wholesome and cozy experience that evokes joy and relaxation, making it a perfect fit for fans of idle games and virtual pet-keeping. Its ambient nature allows players to enjoy hours of stress-free gameplay.
- “For fans of idle games, cozy aesthetics, or virtual pet-keeping, Joyquarium is a wonderfully wholesome addition to the Steam library, offering hours of ambient joy with very little stress in return.”