Medieval Legacy Press Kit
Factsheet
DevelopEr
Ninetoplay
Publisher
Ninetoplay
Platform
Steam
Genre
Cozy Simulation / Breeding Economy
Team
Based in Germany, female-led, 5 people
Key-Features
Fish breeding · Shop economy · Modular 2D builder · 50+ species
More than it looks
About The Game
The Fish Corner looks like a relaxing aquarium game. It is - but underneath that calm surface lives a fully-fledged breeding economy and shop management simulation that rewards hundreds of hours of play.
Players run a cozy fish shop, breeding rare species through a complex genetics system, managing supply chains, setting prices, and expanding their shop over time. Every decision connects: the rarer the fish, the higher the value, but rarity is earned through patient, methodical breeding rather than waiting.
The tank is built in 2D through a layered, modular builder system that creates the visual impression of a living 3D aquarium. Fish animations are hand-crafted, tanks feel alive, and the shop itself is yours to design.
"As the market fills with idle loops and passive timers, The Fish Corner is a deliberate counter-argument: a cozy game that rewards attention, grows with the player, and has real decisions at its core."
Replayability comes from player-set focus: one run chases a perfect rare breeding line, the next maximises profit, the next builds the most beautiful shop possible. There is no "right" way to play. The Fish Corner is not an idle game. It is a cozy game with quality underneath. One that respects the player's time by giving them something real to think about and come back to.
Key Features
What makes it come alive
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Complex Breeding System
Breed fish across generations to unlock better traits. The genetics system rewards patience and curiosity, no two breeding runs play out the same way.
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Live Shop Economy
Set prices, manage stock, expand your shop layout, and respond to customer demand. The economy has real depth: scarcity, trends, and reputation all affect what sells and for how much.
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Modular 2.5D Builder
Every tank is built layer by layer in 2D — but combined, they look like a window into a living aquarium. Place decorations, plants, rocks, and light sources to create your dream setup.
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50+ Fish Species
Collect, breed, and sell a diverse range of species, each with its own behaviour, rarity tier, and breeding rules. Completionists have an endgame. Traders have a market. Everyone has a favourite.
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Player-Defined Goals
No fixed progression. Maximise profit, complete the collection, build the most beautiful shop, or focus on a single rare species. The game supports multiple valid play styles simultaneously.
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Endless Replayability
No two runs feel identical. Different starting species, economy states, and self-imposed challenges keep the experience fresh across tens of hours — and the game scales with the player's investment.
For Journalists
Stories Worth Exploring
COMMUNITY
How a single Reddit post turned The Fish Corner into a viral hit
What started as a small post in an aquaristics subreddit turned into thousands of upvotes, comments, and wishlist spikes within 24 hours. Alongside cozy gamers, experienced aquarists began sharing detailed feedback: which species they wanted to see, how breeding systems should work, and even real-world tank knowledge. That early response shaped the game directly. It became a collaboration between players, hobbyists, and developers from day one.
Feature
The 2D game that feels three-dimensional
The Fish Corner is built entirely in 2D, but it doesn’t feel like it. Through a custom modular layering system, every tank is constructed piece by piece: background, midgrounds, plants, fish, and lighting. The result is a convincing sense of depth, like looking through real glass into a living aquarium. Getting this right took months of iteration. The goal was believability. Players can now design spaces that feel alive.
Feature
A cozy game with a full economy simulator underneath
At first glance, The Fish Corner is calm, relaxing, and easy to get into. Underneath, it’s something else entirely. Players aren’t just decorating tanks, they’re running a business. Breeding rare fish, managing supply and demand, setting prices, and building profitable systems over time. The deeper you go, the more the game reveals itself as a layered economy simulator. You can play it casually or you can optimize every decision.
We're happy to support any of these stories with a developer interview, behind-the-scenes footage, early access build, or additional context. Just reach out at official@ninetoplay.com
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About The Studio
We are an independent game studio based in Germany, dedicated to crafting innovative experiences that go beyond the conventional. With a passion for originality, we strive to create games that prioritize the player, ensuring immersive, meaningful, and engaging experiences.
Our team brings together a blend of creative minds working collaboratively to bring our vision to life. As a self-funded, female-owned studio, we value creative freedom and the pursuit of unique ideas, focusing on gameplay that feels fresh rather than following industry trends. Our debut project, Medieval Legacy, embodies these principles, setting the stage for a new kind of gaming adventure.
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