Chill & Reel
A cozy idle fishing game where you play as an adorable alligator angler. Designed to run in the corner of your screen, it's the perfect companion for work or study—featuring rich animations that make every moment feel like watching a charming short film.
Full release
May 11, 2026
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About This Game
Meet your new desktop buddy! Chill & Reel is an idle fishing game that lives peacefully in the corner of your screen. Play as a charming alligator angler enjoying a relaxing day by the water while you work, study, or browse.
Animation: The Soul of Chill & Reel
This is what sets us apart. We've poured our hearts into creating a dense, fluid animation system that brings your alligator to life in ways that go far beyond typical idle games. Your character doesn't just sit there waiting—they express emotions, react to their surroundings, celebrate catches, and simply live their best fishing life. Every moment is carefully animated to be entertaining, charming, and worth glancing at. We truly believe that an idle game should feel like a living, breathing show playing on your desktop, not just a static image with occasional movement.
Rich Content to Discover
Catch dozens of unique fish species across multiple rarity tiers. Customize your approach with different rods and baits to target specific catches. Explore handcrafted locations from tranquil lakes to vast oceans, each with unique fish populations. Unlock adorable skins and outfits to personalize your alligator companion.
Authentic Fishing Experience
The fishing mechanics are carefully crafted to authentically replicate real-life angling. Experience the anticipation of waiting for a bite, then feel the thrill of reeling in your catch with responsive gameplay. Our scroll wheel mechanic directly mirrors the motion of turning a fishing reel, creating an intuitive control scheme that rewards both patience and precision. Every action feels grounded in genuine fishing simulation.
Your Perfect Desktop Companion
Designed for anyone who needs a calming presence during work or study. Optimized to run smoothly without impacting performance, your alligator buddy fishes peacefully in the corner while you focus on what matters. Check in whenever you want, or simply enjoy having them there.
Sometimes the best productivity tool is knowing there's a cute alligator catching fish in the corner of your screen. 🐊🎣
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Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Maru Studio
- Publisher:
- Maru Studio
Quick facts
- Release
- May 11, 2026: Windows, Mac
- Last updated
- May 13, 2026
- Storefronts
- Steam
- Genres
- Indie and Simulation
- Tags
- Not listed
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Available
- Price model
- Purchase
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
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Controller & Support
Device support
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS:
- Windows 7
- Processor:
- 2.0 GHz
- Memory:
- 4 MB RAM
- Graphics:
- DirectX 10 capable GPU
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS:
- Windows 10
- Processor:
- 2.5 GHz
- Memory:
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics:
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon
- DirectX:
- Version 11
- Storage:
- 1024 MB available space
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GameHubber interest
Not enough ratings yet
Developer and publisher
- Developer:
- Maru Studio
- Publisher:
- Maru Studio
Quick facts
- Release
- May 11, 2026: Windows, Mac
- Last updated
- May 13, 2026
- Storefronts
- Steam
- Genres
- Indie and Simulation
- Tags
- Not listed
- Social styles
- Solo
- Demo
- Available
- Price model
- Purchase
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese (Simplified) | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) | |||
| English | |||
| French | |||
| German |
Age Rating & Interactive Elements
DEJUS l
Support
Controller & Support
Device support
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing



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