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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2.4 GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 100 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Chillquarium

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Released September 6, 2023
sample: 495 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 8,270 reviews (« Very Positive »)
5,89€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are sinking over 25 hours into virtual aquariums, with more than three out of four opting to stay longer than a weekend. Since launch, the game still radiates positivity, though the initial glow has mellowed a touch.

What it's about: Chillquarium est un jeu incrémental relaxant. Achetez des poissons et élevez-les en temps réel, puis vendez-les pour réaliser des bénéfices ! Passez du simple modèle de départ à l'aquarium de vos rêves à mesure que vous collectionnez poissons exotiques et variantes colorées ultrarares !

In-game

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« Certains poissons gagnent plus que mon salaire par jour. Content de savoir que mon travail à la journée ne vaut pas la présence d'un poisson rouge dans son aquarium 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 81 h played1
« This game is super fun and, as the titles says, very chill! I love coming home from work and checking on everything. Fun upgrades, fun ways to decorate your tanks, and a huge variety in fish and rarities! Highly recommend! »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played1
« This game is peak the progression is pretty fast and the game runs smoothly it has new content to unlock through in game paywalls and is extremely difficult. would recommend to dark souls/Elden ring fans. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1
« It's like having a real aquarium at home but you don't kill fish if you forget about it for 4 days »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Best pokemon game since pokemon. »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played
« Chill but very quickly cleaned, roughly 30-40h of play time for me which is very little for a idle game running in the background while playing something else It makes cool dynamic wallpaper tho »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played
« If you like buying and collecting cards then you MIGHT enjoy this. But if you are looking for a game to match the 19902-earlys 2000s fish tycoons.....this isn't it. »
👎 anonymous review · 1196 h played1
« Lacks any mechanic of a good idle game such as automation or even upgrades besides a pathetic +5xp that costs a fortune. Progress is simply too manual and slow to be enjoyable »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Bof bof.... Ce n'est pas trés joli, et ne présente que peu d'interet. »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« The odds suck ... opened 1000's of packs which takes days ... without getting the missing fish needed for the archievements ... what odds is it ??? 1 in 49 000 000 000 to get some of those fish !? »
👎 anonymous review · 111 h played
« art and music is nice. not the type of idle game i was looking for; has trouble running in the background, more of a "close the game and come back later" which I didn't get from the demo. »
👎 anonymous review · 72 h played
« des poissons /du chill et juste jadore !! 5/5 »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played

In players' words

« Certains poissons gagnent plus que mon salaire par jour. Content de savoir que mon travail à la journée ne vaut pas la présence d'un poisson rouge dans son aquarium 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 81 h played1
« If you like buying and collecting cards then you MIGHT enjoy this. But if you are looking for a game to match the 19902-earlys 2000s fish tycoons.....this isn't it. »
👎 anonymous review · 1196 h played1
« This game is super fun and, as the titles says, very chill! I love coming home from work and checking on everything. Fun upgrades, fun ways to decorate your tanks, and a huge variety in fish and rarities! Highly recommend! »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played1
« Lacks any mechanic of a good idle game such as automation or even upgrades besides a pathetic +5xp that costs a fortune. Progress is simply too manual and slow to be enjoyable »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« This game is peak the progression is pretty fast and the game runs smoothly it has new content to unlock through in game paywalls and is extremely difficult. would recommend to dark souls/Elden ring fans. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1
« Bof bof.... Ce n'est pas trés joli, et ne présente que peu d'interet. »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« It's like having a real aquarium at home but you don't kill fish if you forget about it for 4 days »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« The odds suck ... opened 1000's of packs which takes days ... without getting the missing fish needed for the archievements ... what odds is it ??? 1 in 49 000 000 000 to get some of those fish !? »
👎 anonymous review · 111 h played
« Best pokemon game since pokemon. »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played
« art and music is nice. not the type of idle game i was looking for; has trouble running in the background, more of a "close the game and come back later" which I didn't get from the demo. »
👎 anonymous review · 72 h played
« Chill but very quickly cleaned, roughly 30-40h of play time for me which is very little for a idle game running in the background while playing something else It makes cool dynamic wallpaper tho »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played
« des poissons /du chill et juste jadore !! 5/5 »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
74 % pos · n=170
Content / longevity
61 % pos · n=36
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=33
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=25
Interface / UX
15 % pos · n=13
Value for money
83 % pos · n=12
Performance
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1701261826
Content / longevity362277
Graphics / art333201
Audio / music252302
Interface / UX132011
Value for money121002
Performance4400
Stability / bugs2002
Story / writing1001
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 41 h on median; those who dislike it: 26 h.

<2h
59 % (n=17)
2-10h
83 % (n=75)
10-25h
93 % (n=95)
>25h
90 % (n=308)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2024 : 88% positive88JanJan 2026 : 73% positive73JanFeb 2026 : 85% positive85FebMar 2026 : 90% positive90MarApr 2026 : 89% positive89AprMay 2026 : 89% positive89MayJun 2026 : 89% positive89JunJul 2026 : 81% positive81Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€2.44€3.42€4.41€5.40€6.39202420252026€2.94

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 06, 2023 · All-time low: €2.94 (Jun 01, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The core loop of collecting and arranging is the star: 126 positive mentions out of 170, with players calling it hypnotic and stress-soothing.
  • The soundtrack earns a special nod: 23 positive mentions out of 25, praised for its tranquil melodies that set the mood perfectly.
  • Visual charm runs deep: 32 positive mentions out of 33 highlight the game’s clean, vibrant art style that never feels overwhelming.
  • Fresh content keeps the tank full: 22 positive mentions out of 36 praise the steady stream of fish, decorations and seasonal surprises.

Weaknesses

  • The menus and controls can be a bottleneck: 11 negative mentions out of 13 call the UI clunky and unintuitive.
  • Progression feels slow for some: 7 mentions flag the grind as tedious, with ‘lent’ and ‘grind’ echoed repeatedly.
  • Occasional stutters mar the mood: 2 negative mentions point to minor performance hiccups, though most players seem unbothered.

Who is it for?

Casual gamers craving a break will sink into Chillquarium with ease, while trophy hunters might find the relaxed pace more patience-testing than rewarding.

Is Chillquarium worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 8,270 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: The core loop of collecting and arranging is the star. Current price: 5,89€.

Verdict

This isn’t a game you’ll speed through—it’s a slow unwind behind glass, and 92% of players say it delivers. Just be ready to fend off the UI’s occasional jabs.

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Chillquarium: 87/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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