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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…

11 May 2026

Chill & Reel is an indie developed by Maru Game Studio Official, released 11 May 2026 on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Chill & Reel is

Chill & Reel is an indie game developed by Maru Game Studio Official and released in 2026. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

The premise, in the publisher's words

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.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Chill & Reel launched on 11 May 2026, within three weeks of 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and Directive 8020.

Released around the same time: 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Directive 8020.

Official trailer

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Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

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Quick answers

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When did Chill & Reel come out?
Chill & Reel was released on 11 May 2026 for Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).

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