A million shrimp and no rush – relaxing incremental game about shrimp business released

itch.io now hosts free idle game 1000000 Shrimp, where players build a shrimp empire inspired by Forrest Gump's business venture. The game combines minimalist mechanics with meditative atmosphere and one ambitious goal – catching a million shrimp.

Gameplay starts with manual catching. Shrimp serve as both resource and currency, allowing players to unlock more efficient tools like traps and nets. Gradually the boat expands, equipment upgrades improve, and the shrimp counter climbs from double digits to thousands and beyond. Progress divides into seasons – spring, summer, and fall – each affecting shrimp behavior and adding a sense of passing time.

Controls remain simple – cursor hovering for menu interaction and F key for fullscreen mode. Developers deliberately removed any complexity, leaving only peaceful observation of growing numbers.

1000000 Shrimp is available for free in browser, though developers recommend the downloadable version for better performance.