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.

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Full release

May 11, 2026

Demo

Demo available

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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

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
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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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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