Aquarist

Aquarist

Released Mar 2024

Build beautiful aquariums, care for exotic marine life, complete creative customer jobs, and grow your own aquarium business into a world-class oceanarium in this relaxing sandbox simulation🪸🐟

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Evaluation

Aquarist launched on March 29, 2024 and has maintained a consistent stream of paid DLC releases ever since. Six DLC packs have shipped in total: Japanese Garden DLC (June 19, 2024), Aquatic Supermarket DLC (November 13, 2024), Laboratory DLC (May 1, 2025), American Fish DLC (September 15, 2025), Arctic DLC (November 5, 2025), and Asian Fish DLC (April 4, 2026). This works out to roughly one major paid content release every 3–6 months. Alongside the DLC, the developer has also shipped free base-game updates. On April 4, 2026 — the same day as the Asian Fish DLC — they released the Aztec & Axolotl Update, adding a new quest location, axolotls and other new fish, new decorations, and various improvements. The developer's most recent communications are from August 24, 2026, covering a publisher-wide sale and community challenge event. FreeMind S.A. is clearly an active studio still engaged with its games. No specific future DLC for Aquarist has been announced, and all six current DLC are released. We are currently about 4–5 months past the most recent DLC release (April 4, 2026), which falls within the established release cadence. The developer has given no indication that content support for Aquarist is winding down.
Evidence
Asian Fish DLC launched with 25 new fish species inspired by Asian ecosystems — the sixth paid DLC for Aquarist
news post · Apr 4, 2026 source content shipped
high
Free Aztec & Axolotl Update shipped alongside the Asian Fish DLC, adding a new quest location, axolotls, 8 new fish, and 14 decorations
news post · Apr 4, 2026 source content shipped
high

Content

6 of 6 released · no outstanding content
Released
Nov 2025

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
FreeMind S.A.
Achievements
64
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Design, build, and manage incredible aquariums in Aquarist – a relaxing aquarium simulator where creativity meets business management.

Create beautiful freshwater and saltwater tanks, care for exotic aquatic animals, complete unique customer jobs, run your own aquarium store, and expand from a small local business into a spectacular oceanarium. Whether you enjoy creative building, management simulation, or relaxing sandbox gameplay, Aquarist lets you create the aquarium of your dreams.

KEY FEATURES

BUILD YOUR DREAM AQUARIUM

Create aquariums exactly the way you want.

Choose tank sizes, layouts, decorations, plants, rocks, backgrounds, and equipment to build anything from a peaceful nature-inspired aquascape to a luxurious underwater exhibit. Every aquarium is fully customizable—even the background can use your own photos.

Experiment with endless design possibilities and create unique aquariums that reflect your imagination.

RUN YOUR OWN AQUARIUM BUSINESS

Start with a small aquarium shop and grow your business.

Complete customer orders, earn money, unlock new equipment, purchase rare fish and decorations, and expand into larger locations. Every successful project helps you develop your aquarium empire.

CARE FOR AMAZING AQUATIC ANIMALS

Keep freshwater and saltwater species healthy and thriving.

Look after tropical fish, sharks, rays, sea turtles, octopuses, shrimp, cuttlefish, arapaima, corals, and many more fascinating aquatic creatures.

Maintain proper water conditions, feed your animals, and create environments where every species can flourish.

COMPLETE UNIQUE PROJECTS

No two jobs are the same.

Design aquariums for museums, bars, restaurants, private homes, and unusual locations around the world. Build turtle habitats, create decorative piranha tanks, renovate neglected aquariums, and solve increasingly creative challenges.

Every project introduces new mechanics, rewards, and opportunities to expand your collection.

GROW INTO AN AQUARIUM EMPIRE

Unlock new buildings and larger attractions as your reputation grows.

Expand beyond your aquarium shop into exhibition halls, an aquatic museum, and even a massive oceanarium filled with spectacular marine life.

Whether you prefer relaxing decoration, business management, or completing unusual aquarium projects, Aquarist offers hours of satisfying sandbox gameplay where every aquarium is your own creation.

Last evaluated Aug 26, 2026
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