Aquarium Designer lets you build custom tanks and populate them with aquatic life, emphasizing creative freedom over simulation depth. The campaign serves as a tutorial leading into Realism mode, where most of the gameplay unfolds, though technical issues like crashes and lag plague the experience. It appeals to casual players seeking relaxing design gameplay rather than those expecting comprehensive aquarium management or realistic fish behavior.
About this game
Aquarium Designer gives you an opportunity to create the aquarium of your dreams! Become a professional whose job is to design it, build it, and fill it with the various underwater wildlife! All types, all sizes - your creativity is your only limit!
Players, last 30 days
Peak 10 · Low 1
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What players are saying
▼ Not recommended0 hrs
I've been keeping Aquariums and all manner of different varieties of fish for over 20 years. This left me bored within 15mins. Just not enough content.
In response to the Dev:
1. The lack of content is mentioned again and again by many people people who have purchased this...probably should stop making excuses.
2. Whislt the price is low ($15AUD for me), it's no more than a Demo at this stage so that's actually pricey for something that doesn't entertain beyond an hour for most people.
3. I would happily pay double for a more fleshed out Aquarium Designer sim.
4. Final point is there actually isn't much point playing this right now because nothing is really simulated well. Basically a $15 wallpaper.
Review stands. Good luck with the project and i will check on it in a few months but with 'Fishkeeper' coming out sometime in the new year, you have some stiff competition. This could be just another 'Biotope' which has already been abandoned just 2 years later.
This game had a huge chance to be amazing, the graphics are actually really nice. However, the game play itself is awful, and that's if you even get the game to load in the first place.
Starting up the game takes so long and usually crashes from the loading screen, then if you do manage to load in, the game is laggy and controls don't work on certain things and eventually the game will close itself.
The spelling in this game is terrible and shows such a lack of effort from the devs, the information about certain fish species is also wrong, types of schooling is wrong, pH levels for 3 different fish were wrong. As an Aquascaping Artist in real life, this game is embarrassing. If people are legit following this game for Aquatic advise, please don't. Your fish will die.
Do NOT buy this game, this was a waste of money and time. Please don't release an unfinished game that is THIS bad.
I can't recommend it - sorry. For me it was very simple. I put a cat fish, beta, guppies and tetra's in a small tank. All four species behaved the exact same way. In fact they all schooled together right in the middle of the tank. I expected the cat fish to dart to the bottom, the guppies to hide in the plants, the tetra's to zip around all together and the beta to lazily swim around as the king of the tank. This tells me the fish AI, for all species, is basically - if not exactly, the same. There were tons of tools to make your tank look however you wanted it, but if the fish don't act like "the fish" they are, its a no for me. I made one tank, with four very different behaving fish and I was done.
If you want to craft a bunch of scapes, this may be a nice fit for you. For me, I love the different behaviors of the fish IRL. In this category the game had no depth IMO. Refunded. I imagine most people loving this game, are very novice or have zero actual fish keeping experience and simply don't understand what they are seeing in the tank they crafted here.
Hello Designers! We hope you're enjoying crafting your beautiful aquariums and letting your creativity flow with Aquarium Designer! Today, we have some exciting news to share with you – if you're a fan of cozy, photorealistic design games like Aquarium Designer, we think you’ll love Interior Designer, which comes out on Steam tomorrow, October 25th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2844910/Interior_Designer/ Step into a New World of Design Interior Designer gives you the opportunity to step into the world of interior decor, where you can customize and furnish various spaces, just like you do with your aquariums. From modern apartments to cozy homes, it’s the perfect blend of creativity and relaxation, letting you shape every detail to make the spaces truly your own. Endless Customization and Stunning Visuals With a focus on stunning visuals and realistic design elements, Interior Designer invites you to explore endless customization options, making it the perfect addition to your collection of creative design games. Imagine taking the skills you’ve honed while designing aquariums and applying them to beautiful living spaces! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38100877/63028036428ad65681e1c873fabe712948cab5de.jpg Interested in checking it out? Try the demo first and see if you like it. And then use the 10% launch discount to embark on your next favorite design adventure! Keep on swimming, Aquarium Designer team
Dear Designers, While we're figuring out another update for the game, we would like to show you another Designer game we have in store. Aquarium Designer allows you to create small underwater worlds. However, many of you asked if we could enable decorating the room around it. And while it's impossible in Aquarium Designer, we have a game that should fulfill your needs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIrYYqzoDVk We're looking for the best Interior Designer! Interior Designer invites you to immerse yourselves in the ultimate interior design experience. Through engaging Career Mode client jobs, you can refine your design skills by tackling diverse projects, including decorating bedrooms, crafting gaming rooms, designing luxurious bathrooms, and creating state-of-the-art home gyms. The game's Design Sandbox provides a versatile platform for experimentation, allowing you to explore various layouts, colors, and furniture options to realize your vision for dream spaces, catering to different styles from minimalist chic to eclectic charm. Joining the competitive Design League allows you to test your creativity against others, earning rewards and rising through the ranks to become renowned in the virtual interior design community. The game's vast catalog of furniture, decor, and architectural elements is a constant source of inspiration, continuously updated to provide fresh content for exploration. Add Interior Designer to your wishlist right now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2844910/Interior_Designer/ We hope to see you designing lively aquariums and beautiful houses! Best regards, Games Operators team
Hello Designers! We are happy to announce the Amazonia DLC is available for you to check out! Explore the waters of the Amazon River and get familiar with many exotic fish and plants. It's a great opportunity to redecorate your aquariums with unique decors from the South American region or create a perfect environment for much exotic fish from this part of the world! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38100877/65c2a6edba858f6c3edd9e590d4c6e20daeb6dc0.png What's new? In this DLC, you will find a lot of new content like fish, plants, decors, and more! 10 fish 8 plants 9 decors 5 roots 4 stones {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38100877/f664821c688bbf9c939c4010635fa78e21e1282b.png Check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2433780/Aquarium_Designer__Amazonia/ Join us! Don't forget to become a member of our Aquarium lovers community! It's growing each day. It's the best way to stay updated with all the Aquarium Designer news or share your stunning creations with other fish lovers! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/38100877/b49abc3d2bb8a4512d2db7720fcae7b559e6f0c9.png Just keep swimming! Aquarium Designer Team
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