ARC Aquarium

ARC Aquarium

ACA Games · January 30, 2026 · Relaxing, Idler, Simulation, Life Sim, Time Management

Buy ARC Aquarium from Steam at $4.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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ARC Aquarium price by region

ARC Aquarium costs £4.59 in the United Kingdom, $4.99 in the United States, $4.99 in Georgia (USD), €5.19 in Europe (EUR), CA$5.99 in Canada, A$6.95 in Australia, NZ$7.89 in New Zealand, R$19.49 in Brazil and zł21.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest ARC Aquarium offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £4.59 £4.59 — 1
United Statesyour region $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €5.19 €5.19 — 1
Canada CA$5.99 CA$5.99 — 1
Australia A$6.95 A$6.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$7.89 NZ$7.89 — 1
Brazil R$19.49 R$19.49 — 1
Poland zł21.49 zł21.49 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About ARC Aquarium

✦ AI summary

ARC Aquarium is a cozy idle simulation where you collect 85 unique fish species, customize your tank with 86 decorations, and watch your aquarium grow at your own relaxing pace. The game keeps progressing even when you're away, letting you feed fish, clean tanks, and unlock new content with zero pressure or failure states.

Create, customize, and manage your own aquarium in a relaxing 2D idle simulation.ARC Aquarium is a cozy aquarium management game where you collect fish, decorate your tank, and watch your aquarium grow over time — even while you're away. Feed your fish, clean the tank, unlock new content, and enjoy calm progression at your own pace.Whether you play actively or check in from time to time, your aquarium is always alive.🐠 Collect and Grow Your Fish
  • Collect 85 unique fish species, each with its own visuals, price, and level requirement
  • Feed your fish to help them gain EXP and grow visually
  • Fish continue growing over time with idle and offline progression
  • Watch natural swimming animations, tail movements, and bubble effects
🪸 Decorate Your Aquarium
  • Unlock and place 86 different decorations
  • Move, resize, and sell decorations freely
  • Customize the depth and layout with smooth layering and visual sorting
  • Change the look of your aquarium with 9 different backgrounds
📈 Relaxing Progression System
  • Level up by earning EXP and unlock new fish, decorations, and backgrounds
  • Manage tank capacity as you progress
  • Earn money by growing and selling fish or decorations
  • Simple economy designed for calm, stress-free gameplay
🧼 Keep Your Aquarium Clean
  • Dirt appears over time, even while the game is closed
  • Click to clean dirt and earn bonus EXP
  • Adds a light interactive element without breaking the relaxing flow
🌙 Idle & Offline Friendly
  • Your aquarium continues progressing while you're offline
  • Fish gain EXP automatically over time
  • Dirt appears based on real elapsed time
  • Come back anytime and see how your aquarium has grown
🌍 Global-Friendly Experience
  • Supports 23 languages, fully localized UI
  • Automatic save system — your progress is always safe
  • Simple controls and accessible gameplay for all ages
🎮 Designed to Be CalmARC Aquarium is designed to be a peaceful experience.No time pressure, no failure states — just gentle progression, soothing visuals, and the joy of watching your aquarium come to life.Play actively or let it run in the background.Your aquarium grows at your pace.

ARC Aquarium — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

ARC Aquarium is a relaxing idle game centered on building and expanding a virtual aquarium that players generally praise for its peaceful progression, charming fish collection mechanics, and satisfying sense of growth over time. Most reviewers highlight the game's calming atmosphere and addictive nature, making it ideal for unwinding or playing passively while doing other activities.

Recommended Jul 30, 2026
ARC Aquarium delivers a peaceful idle simulation that revolves around creating and nurturing a thriving virtual aquarium. Instead of emphasizing fast-paced gameplay or demanding management systems, it focuses on slow, rewarding progression that allows players to enjoy building a colorful underwater habitat at their own pace. The game's straightforward design makes it approachable for newcomers while still offering enough long-term goals to keep fans of idle games engaged. Every session feels calm and inviting, making it an ideal title for players looking to unwind rather than chase high-pressure objectives. The game's strongest feature is its steadily expanding collection of aquatic life. Players can unlock dozens of different fish species, each with its own appearance, growth cycle, and contribution to the aquarium's economy. Feeding fish helps them gain experience and mature, creating a satisfying sense of progression as the once modest tank gradually transforms into a lively aquatic showcase. Watching the fish swim naturally throughout the environment adds personality to the aquarium, while the idle mechanics ensure that progress continues even when the game is closed. This bal…
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Not recommended Aug 23, 2026
I did like this game but then it updated. While the update had some gameplay people had been asking for the fish models changed to clearly AI made art. I don't know how much other AI is used now and i morally can not support ai. the models were fine before so i have no clue why developer decided to ruin their work with AI. AI is trained on STOLEN work, AI is bad for the environment, AI data centers are taking massive amounts of drinking water and energy away from any community they are put by as well as causing heat and noise pollution. and it steals jobs from artists, programmers, and more. this creator took a cute sweet game and then used AI to ruin it. I can not recommended this game to any with morals. I hope the developer is ashamed. Especially since i waited on my review of the game when they said they where updating it. I waited on my review and left a community post comment about the AI hoping they would remove it so i didnt have to write this review. They tried to justify their actions by saying they are a small developer. I have played video games made by TWO people that are fully HUMAN MADE. Please spend your money on human made content not AI SLOP like this.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 12, 2026
Absolutely loved this game! 🐠 It’s relaxing, cute, and surprisingly addictive. Watching the fish grow, breeding new ones, collecting different species, and decorating the aquarium is really satisfying. Perfect game to chill with while doing other things. Definitely recommend it if you enjoy cozy and relaxing games! ❤️
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 11, 2026
Absolutely love this game! It’s such a relaxing and addictive experience. I really enjoy watching the aquarium grow, collecting different fish, and slowly expanding everything. The progression feels rewarding without being stressful, and the whole atmosphere is just incredibly cozy. It’s one of those games where you can play for a few minutes or lose track of time for hours. The visuals are beautiful, the fish look great, and there’s something really satisfying about building your own aquarium. Huge respect to the developers — you can tell a lot of love went into this game. Definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys relaxing, cozy, idle, or management games. Can’t wait to see what comes next!
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 10, 2026
Recommended I already have more than 5 hours in this game, and honestly, I couldn’t stop playing. It’s a relaxing aquarium farming game where you hatch fish, raise them, expand your collection, and earn money over time. The progression feels rewarding, and there’s always something to do, whether it’s unlocking new species or improving your aquarium. The game is simple to learn but surprisingly addictive. If you enjoy idle, farming, or aquarium management games, this is definitely worth trying. Great job by the developers!
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 4, 2026
I've been enjoying this game a lot more than I expected. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, and it's surprisingly satisfying to watch your aquarium grow over time. The visuals are clean, the fish animations look great, and the overall presentation feels polished. It's the kind of game that's easy to leave running while you work or just want something peaceful on a second monitor. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves with future updates. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy cozy and relaxing games.
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