Aquarist for the Nintendo Switch is a meditative business simulation that captures the relaxing essence of fishkeeping, though it is often held back by technical hurdles and clunky controls. Published by Ultimate Games , it offers a surprisingly deep career mode where you evolve from a teenager with a single tank to a business owner managing elaborate exhibitions.

Many found the cursor—a tiny white dot—difficult to use for precise tasks like selecting moving fish, suggesting the interface was clearly designed for a mouse rather than a controller.

“Admittedly, that squeegeeing algae off of the sides of the tanks is immensely satisfying. It does have a flavour of feeling like your erasing something off of Microsoft paint, but it is relaxing nonetheless.” fingerguns.net · 3 years ago

Despite its flaws, the game succeeds in providing a "chill" atmosphere for enthusiasts of the hobby.

Critics and players frequently cite several issues that disrupt the zen-like experience: