Games like My Secret Lake

A Garden That Lives on Your Desktop Daily Botanica is a quiet plant-growing game made to share your screen, not take it over. Set down a pot, plant a mystery seed, and let a new companion grow beside your work, games, and everyday windows. Nothing withers when you step away. A plant reaches full bloom in about a day on its own, while gentle care helps it grow sooner. Water the soil, brush the le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Botanica.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

87% User Score Based on 267 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

A calm and peaceful experience about growing tiny and lovely plants. Just relax, take care of your seedlings, and watch your dream garden come to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garden In!.

FloraLumina is a peaceful, magical gardening game where sunlight, moonlight, and shifting weather impact your garden's growth. Nurture your garden of beautiful hand-drawn flowers, enjoy soft ambience, and play at your own pace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FloraLumina.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

92% User Score Based on 5,873 reviews

Viridi is a simulation video game developed by Ice Water Games. It tasks players to look after a pot of succulents. While not fully realistic (they're very forgiving), your succulents will require some maintenance and can die from over- or under-watering. Name your favorite plants, give them special care and attention, and they might even flower for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viridi.

A Little Realm on Your Desktop A modest home, a few garden plots, and a little cultivator finding their way in the world. DesktopXianXia blends desktop companionship, idle cultivation, and farming as you guide a character along the path to immortality. Let your little realm grow beside you while you work, read, or unwind. Check in now and then to find crops ready to harvest, a skill improving, or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Xianxia.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

"Kernelbay is a cozy idle fishing game that quietly lives on your desktop" More than just an idle game, Kernelbay offers a relaxing but layered progression system. You follow your fisher’s journey from a small dock to a chain of mysterious islands scattered across calm, fantastical seas. As the fishing loop unfolds, you unlock new licenses, upgrade your gear, customize your boat, and uncover small… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kernelbay.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 2,483 reviews

A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ropuka's Idle Island.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

95% User Score Based on 209 reviews

Put Fischer on your desktop as your ultimate study and work buddy. He'll fish quietly in the corner, taking care of it all—you just drop in occasionally to collect your rewards, unlock new fish, upgrade your rod, while enjoying that calming, healing atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fischer's Fishing Journey.

Your desktop is the gardenTopsoil is a cozy desktop companion gardening game that turns the top edge of every window on your desktop into a living garden. Plant, tend and harvest while you work. Your browser becomes a tomato bed. Your code editor grows peas. Chat can look after the pumpkins for a while.  Topsoil doesn't open a window. It grows on the ones you already have. Move a window and its g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Topsoil.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

72% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

Uncover a long forgotten garden, and help it grow anew to attract vegetable inhabitants and curious animal travelers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Garden Path.

A little sea at the edge of your dayDesktop Tide lives along the edge of your Windows desktop. Fish drift past swaying seagrass while you work, study, or unwind. Move or resize the aquarium to fit your space; when you want to get closer, open the larger management view and make the ocean your own. Meet neighbors that notice youRaise young marine fish, give them names, and choose who swims beside … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Tide.

A small presence can change the feel of an ordinary day. Qingyan settles into a corner of your desktop with a book, a quiet breath, and a long road ahead. In My Desktop Cultivator, her journey toward immortality unfolds alongside the familiar rhythm of your own days.A Companion at Your Desk Find her a comfortable spot, and let the day unfold. Qingyan reads, stretches, and rests in her own time. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Desktop Cultivator.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

94% User Score Based on 81 reviews

All those who are lost deserve kindness. Help cute, ghostly bears find peace in this relaxing sequel to the beloved life-sim game Cozy Grove, where kindness rules and new crafting, building, and camping island adventures await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

53% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Welcome to Aviarium — a peaceful sky sanctuary where hundreds of unique birds call the clouds their home. Feed, grow, collect, and relax as your floating aviary fills with life. With a single click, your birds leave the aviary and flit freely across your real desktop — lively, transparent companions fluttering over your windows while you work, study, or browse. They never get in the way: clic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aviarium.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

96% User Score Based on 4,832 reviews

Cast n Chill is a cozy idle (and active) fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cast n Chill.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

This is the legacy version of Sunset Sprout, it is not supported anymore, please get it one steam if you want the full experience! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3615490/ inspired by the old classic farming games from the early days of Facebook; Sunset Sprout is a relaxing, cozy farming and management game where you rebuild your farm from ruins! On a spread of islands on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Sprout.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

94% User Score Based on 7,075 reviews

Chillquarium is a relaxing idle game. Buy fish and raise them in real time, then sell them to turn a profit! Customize your aquarium and fill your collection with rare exotic fish, and unlock ultra-rare color variants! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chillquarium.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 7,402 reviews

A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty's Retirement.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 475 reviews

An unapologetically cozy plant collecting and decorating game. Build a beautiful indoor garden from the ground up in your New York City apartment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plant Therapy.

A cozy desktop idle game with 100 spirits, 156 gemstone heirlooms and five magical gardens. Grow a tiny workshop along your taskbar, make friends, restore distant groves and explore Lantern Descent while you work, browse or play. All cosmetic collections are included. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Gems.

Welcome to Avelon, a peaceful place where people come to walk, rest and escape for a while. Follow its winding paths, meet people along the way, stop for a conversation, take photographs and slowly build your own photo album. Some encounters may be brief, while others may lead to stories that continue each time your paths cross. No two walks are ever quite the same. Avelon is always changing, al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Country Walk.

Desktop Reptiles is a cozy desktop idle reptile sim. Care for a leopard gecko, decorate and upgrade its enclosure, unlock gear and terrarium layouts, and let a quiet reptile habitat bring relaxing moments to your busy workday. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Reptiles.

Welcome to Reptilarium — your personal reptile sanctuary built from humid leaves, sun-warmed stones, and quiet glass walls. Discover, care for, and grow hundreds of unique reptile species across beautifully crafted terrariums. Bring Your Reptiles to Your Desktop With a single click, your reptiles leave the terrarium and roam freely across your real desktop — calm, transparent companions wander… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reptilarium.

"One Day" is an efficiency and focus tool designed to help you quickly enter a state of flow. To better match your preferences and mood, we offer Lofi music in various styles, diverse indoor and outdoor customization options, and a suite of enhanced tools to assist your work and life. Focus and decompression start with "One Day". How will you spend your day? If you are work… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OneDay:Eastern Gardens and Wilds(Lofi).

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

97% User Score Based on 1,316 reviews

Run the plant shop of your dreams in Leafy Corner, a cozy shop management game where you grow, sell, and care for real-life houseplants! Step into the role of a plant shop owner. Grow plants, serve your customers, and create a warm, inviting space filled with greenery and charm. Watch your plants grow over time, unfolding leaf by leaf as you care for them. Not everyone knows what they’re lookin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leafy Corner.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 633 reviews

Tiny Terraces is an idle-farming game, where you can watch tiny guys do different tasks around the terrace as you work on things outside the game. Grow Crops: Plant crops and watch as the tiny guys manage the garden plots by watering, weeding, and harvesting. Craft Tiny Guys: Use certain crops and tiny guy parts to craft more tiny guys to help manage the terrace. Decorate: Use money produc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Terraces.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 375 reviews

Relaxing idle merge garden. By an indie developer with no forced ads If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloom & Cinder: Cozy Garden.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

92% User Score Based on 140 reviews

Step into a world of serene underwater beauty with Zen Aquarium, the ultimate idle fish tank experience inspired by classic aquarium screensavers. No complex setups, no management stress—just pure visual enjoyment as a thriving aquatic world unfolds before your eyes. Watch Your Aquarium Come to Life New fish spawn and gracefully swim through your tank at regular intervals, creating an ever-evolvin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zen Aquarium.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

91% User Score Based on 1,192 reviews

Grow plants in a cozy cottage If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Window Garden - Lofi Idle Game.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

91% User Score Based on 4,287 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Come for the view, stay for the friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cozy Grove.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

96% User Score Based on 324 reviews

My Koi, number 1 hit on the Mac App Store (Games), is a beautiful and relaxing fish pond app. Customise and name each fish. Feed them daily. Watch them grow. Collect new fish. Escape and Relax. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Koi.

A cozy pixel-art incremental farming game with a prestige loop: grow from a single coin, sell your franchise and start again with your Legacy upgrades. With Twitch mode, your chat shows up inside the game as your farmhands and customers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Keep It Farming.

Nanoquarium is a real aquarium that lives on your desktop. Pop the tank out and the fish drift across your screen, swimming over your open windows while your clicks pass straight through to your work, or keep it tucked in a cosy corner, always on top. All the fun of a fish tank, none of the water changes. Built by someone who bred tropical fish for years, so every fish looks, behaves and breeds l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nanoquarium.

Every summit starts with a choice.SummitJourney turns a climbing trip into a series of small, practical decisions. Routes, supplies, and training shape your preparations. Weather, forks, and events change the situation along the trail. Help your cat make steady progress, and keep the return to camp in mind. Assess the risk. Pack your bag.Check the pre-climb assessment, choose a route, buy provis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SummitJourney.

Grow the tree you live on.Evergrowing is a cozy incremental game where you play as a squirrel raising a tree from a sapling into a towering home. Climb along its branches to water the leaves and chase off birds. You can watch the trunk thicken as it grows, with new branches reaching higher above the ground. Spend your acorns on better equipment and find ways to get more growth from each leaf. Gems… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evergrowing.

Yokai Parade is a resident idle game that lives at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.Watch the paradeAlong the bottom edge of your desktop, yokai amble by. A lantern ghost, a little tofu carrier, a kappa... wondering who'll walk past next is most of the game, and the koban pile up while you wonder.Open up the boardSpend your koban opening the board, one tile at a time. Depending … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yokai Parade.

Mochi is a cozy desktop companion where your time becomes part of your collection. Decorate your dream room, build a lasting bond with Mochi, collect hundreds of adorable items, discover valuable Steam collectibles, and share your cozy creations with players around the world. Whether you're working, studying, or simply relaxing, Mochi quietly stays by your side and rewards the time you spend tog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mochi.

Nestled at your screen’s edge, a tranquil idle world unfurls as you go about your day. Plant gorgeous trees, look after adorable animals, and mingle with merry goblins - your forest keeps blooming in the background. Get in the grove with Twiggle’s Grove! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twiggle's Grove.

Raise a little tank of fish, right on your desktopPocket Aquarium (方寸水族) is a cozy, minimalist desktop aquarium. No pressure, no failure — just you, a tank of water, and a group of easygoing little creatures to keep you company. Collect & Raise Start with a tiny fry, feed it and care for it, and watch it slowly grow into a full-grown fish. Dozens of charming fish, shrimp and snails — n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pocket Aquarium 方寸水族.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

FISHING CORNER Cozy, idle, and interactive — cast your line and catch fish while you work or relax! Fishing Corner lives at the bottom of your screen, turning every moment into apeaceful fishing break. COMPLETE REQUESTS TRAVEL THE WORLD UNIQUE LOCATIONS EVERYONE’S GOT A STORY - AND YOU ARE PART OF IT IDLE & ACTIVE FISHING FEATURES Sit at the corner of your screen with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing Corner.

Welcome to "Milo's Tiny Fish Pond" – Your Personal Cyber Fish Pond! Tired of complicated controls? Craving a moment of relaxing, healing fun? This unique desktop idle fish-keeping game lets you own a vibrant underwater world, even amidst your busy schedule. Relax & Idle, Earn While You Chill: Say goodbye to grinding! Your fish grow, play, and accumulate "Mili" (in-ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Milo's Tiny Fish Pond.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 61 reviews

Raise hamsters on your screen while using your computer. Gaming, homework, or work—adorable hamsters are with you every moment. 《Hamster Talk》 is an idle social game that coexists on your screen without interruption. Interact with reactive hamsters, chat worldwide, and grow your own little town! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hamster Talk.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

99% User Score Based on 98 reviews

Unlock a variety of birding spots! The docks, beaches, deserts, even rainforests… Each place has its own unique scenery, and new bird species to discover! Your Birding Area can be freely manipulated! Zoom, move, and arrange your favourite birding spot however you like — the birds will keep you company while you work. The Blueprint System is now live! You can save your builds, share them, and quick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birdwatching Notebook.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Build and manage your cute cozy cafe while working studying or streaming. Farming and serving delicious dishes to adorable animal customer in your cafe on the bottom of your screen, all while you're working on other tasks and enjoying your day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not Monday Cafe.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

98% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Run a bathhouse visited by animals! Animal Spa is a relaxing simulation game that you can enjoy while doing other tasks, as it sits at the bottom of your screen. Place baths with different temperatures and rest areas to help a variety of animal friends unwind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maltese's Fluffy Onsen.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 99 reviews

Focus Grove isn’t just a game — it’s your companion for staying mindful, balanced, and productive throughout the day. Stay on top of things with focus and planning tools that help you organize your work, studies, chores, and all the small things in between. Complete your real-life tasks to unlock a whole world of rewards for you and your Woodlings. Discover new animals, countless hats and dresses,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Focus Grove.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

63% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Welcome to Puppy Park! Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting, Puppy Park invites you to run your very own tiny dog hotel. Spend 20–30 minutes each day caring for adorable pups of all breeds and personalities, building bonds and growing your reputation one wagging tail at a time. Daily Care & Connection Every day, new dogs arrive with their unique natures and needs. Your job is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppy Park.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

88% User Score Based on 114 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 5 reviews

All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal companion to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Collector's Cove.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

76% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Welcome to join us now! About the Game"Your Big, Cute Monster Farm" is a casual idle farming game that lives at the bottom of your screen. With no complex controls required, your cute monsters will handle all the farming — from tilling and planting to watering and harvesting. A lively little world quietly grows. Just take a moment to arrange your facilities while you work or study,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Big, Cute Monster Farm.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

94% User Score Based on 185 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 6 reviews

Twinkleby is a cozy decoration game where you map out an archipelago of floating islands and build dioramas for a society of spacefaring Neighbours. Expand your collection, discover antique secrets, decorate, and when you change your mind – evict everyone and throw their furniture into space If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twinkleby.