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My Koi

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

My Koi, number 1 hit on the Mac App Store (Games), is a beautiful and relaxing fish pond app. Customise and name each fish. Feed them daily. Watch them grow. Collect new fish. Escape and Relax.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and realistic koi fish graphics
    • Relaxing ambient sounds and music
    • Customizable fish and pond environments
    • Low-pressure, calming gameplay
    • Developer responsiveness and frequent updates

    Cons

    • Minimal gameplay and interaction
    • Lack of deeper progression or objectives
    • No social or multiplayer features
    • Some technical issues and bugs reported
    • Limited pond customization and content variety

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players can choose which fish to buy, how to feed them, and customize tanks, allowing personal control over gameplay."

      Capsule for Chillquarium Chillquarium

      "Players can customize and create their own koi fish and ponds, choosing colors, patterns, and environmental settings, allowing personal control over their experience."

    • Competence

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      -2

      "Gameplay is minimal and predictable, mainly selecting items and watching cutscenes with no skill challenge."

      Capsule for How To Cope With Boredom and Loneliness How To Cope With Boredom and Loneliness

      "Gameplay is minimal and predictable, mainly feeding fish and watching them grow with little challenge or skill involved."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No competitive elements or comparison with others; focus is on personal pace and relaxation."

      Capsule for Chill Corner Chill Corner

      "No competitive elements or comparison with others; focus is on personal relaxation and care."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual return to catch all fish and complete quests."

      Capsule for Cat Goes Fishing Cat Goes Fishing

      "Players tend to return daily to feed and watch their fish grow, forming a habitual, calming routine."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

      Capsule for Little Inferno Little Inferno

      "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Strong emphasis on building and customizing aquariums, tank layouts, and fish combinations, with mod support expanding creative options."

      Capsule for Megaquarium Megaquarium

      "Strong customization options for fish appearance and pond design encourage creative expression."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No elements of control or superiority over others; experience is peaceful and equal."

      Capsule for Tiny Glade Tiny Glade

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is peaceful and equal."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Highly relaxing and stress-free, designed to help players unwind and escape real-life pressures."

      Capsule for Gourdlets Gourdlets

      "Highly relaxing and meditative, designed to help players escape stress and real-life worries."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and enjoyment, not out of obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Refunct Refunct

      "Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and enjoyment, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with fish abilities and different paths, exploring game mechanics and puzzle solutions."

      Capsule for I Am Fish I Am Fish

      "Players experiment with fish patterns and pond customization, though gameplay actions remain simple and repetitive."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -4

      "Single environment and limited content; no exploration or discovery elements."

      Capsule for Bullet Roulette VR Bullet Roulette VR

      "Environment is limited to three ponds with minor customization; no new areas or secrets to discover."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      4

      "Customization of creatures and environments allows for personal expression through unique designs and ecosystem aesthetics."

      Capsule for Ecosystem Ecosystem

      "Customization of fish and ponds allows personal expression and aesthetic choices."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Focuses on realistic fishing simulation rather than imaginative or fantastical elements."

      Capsule for Fishing Adventure Fishing Adventure

      "Focuses on realistic koi fish simulation and natural pond environments rather than fantastical elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

      Capsule for Neon Beats Neon Beats

      "No social or community features; experience is solitary."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn fish species, manage growth mechanics, and improve collection over time."

      Capsule for Chillquarium Chillquarium

      "Players observe fish growth over time and unlock new fish slots and varieties, providing a sense of progression."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay without physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for Tank Mechanic Simulator Tank Mechanic Simulator

      "Sedentary gameplay without physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      4

      "Game can be left running as a screensaver or background simulation; requires minimal active attention."

      Capsule for Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator Ages of Conflict: World War Simulator

      "Can be left running in the background or on a second monitor; requires minimal active attention."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are limited to animals and environment; no close social relationships."

      Capsule for Garden of the Sea (VR) Garden of the Sea (VR)

      "Interactions are limited to feeding and naming fish; no deep social or emotional connections."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate better fishing gear and unlock new fish types, progressing through upgrades and story."

      Capsule for Wretched Depths Wretched Depths

      "Unlocking new fish slots and varieties as fish grow provides light progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      5

      "Core appeal is relaxation, calm atmosphere, soothing music, and stress relief."

      Capsule for Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive

      "Core appeal is relaxation through serene visuals, ambient sounds, and slow-paced gameplay."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with detailed graphics and soothing music."

      Capsule for Master Of Pottery Master Of Pottery

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory sensory experience with detailed graphics and soothing nature sounds."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus is personal enjoyment."

      Capsule for Sticky Business Sticky Business

      "No social recognition or status systems; focus is personal enjoyment."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely mechanical simulation."

      Capsule for Bonsai Bonsai

      "No narrative or story elements; purely a simulation experience."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      -4

      "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward and simple."

      Capsule for A Taste of the Past A Taste of the Past

      "Minimal strategic or problem-solving elements; gameplay is straightforward and routine."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -5

      "No suspense or risk; experience is calm and predictable."

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      "No suspense or risk; experience is calm and predictable."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players perceive good value for money given frequent updates, creative tools, and unique simulation experience."

      Capsule for Fantasy Map Simulator Fantasy Map Simulator

      "Players perceive good value for a relaxing, low-cost simulation with frequent updates and developer support."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violent or destructive gameplay; focus on peaceful fishing."

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      "No violence or destructive gameplay; focus on peaceful fish care."

    • Survival

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      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe environment."

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      "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe environment."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Exploration, Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026