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Elevate your PC experience with charming desktop pets. Inspired by such a wonderful invention as Shimeji, Desktop Pet Project has tried to collect the most interesting and curious mechanics. You can summon up to two pets that will have slight personalities in behavior.

Reviews: Very Positive — 83% — of 53 reviews
Released: 2023-10-26
Developer: Alterran Rumble
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports
Platforms: Windows

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    Windows

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  2. #2 Weyrdlets 2.0 : Desktop Pets
    96% matchMostly Positive75% of 339 reviews2024
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    95% matchVery Positive89% of 562 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 78.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Windows
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    92% matchVery Positive87% of 327 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 87.9 hrsMean: 434.5 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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    90% matchVery Positive99% of 331 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 190 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    79% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac

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    74% matchVery Positive92% of 427 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%

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    76% matchMixed65% of 236 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive88% of 142 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 798 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,934 reviews2022
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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,369 reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac
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    70% matchVery Positive88% of 591 reviews2024
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    69% matchVery Positive93% of 122 reviews2025
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    70% matchVery Positive86% of 438 reviews2023
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    66% matchVery Positive91% of 1,700 reviews2025
    Dev: CutefishPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 90.4 hrsMean: 158.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    68% matchMixed69% of 225 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Dev: Cliffa Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Summon and study witches’ familiars in this charming creature collection game. Gather dragons, spirits and more in your quest to complete your magical grimoire. Watch them enchant your screen without intruding while you work, study or relax. With over 100 variations there’s a favourite for everyone!

    Why similar: Idler 34.6%, Cats 23.8%, Relaxing 13.9%, Cute 13.1%, Colorful 6.6%

  58. #58 PurrPlate
    66% matchMostly Positive79% of 103 reviews2026
    Dev: LeankomGames
    Windows

    In this sunlit feline paradise, become the owner of a one-of-a-kind restaurant designed with your dream "Purr Plate"! Team up with over 100+ quirky cat staffers--from paw-kneading bakers to servers tumbling adorably over their own tails--to create your purrfect woodland café!

    Why similar: Cats 42.2%, Idler 27.2%, Cute 13%, Relaxing 13%, Casual 4.6%

  59. #59 My Tiny Garden
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 71 reviews2026
    Dev: Frozen Logic Studios
    Windows

    My Tiny Garden is a cozy idle game that runs at the bottom of your screen. Plant cute plants, water, fertilize, and prune them. Earn coins to unlock new pots, plants, and stands. Decorate your desktop and relax while working, studying, or browsing.

    Why similar: Cats 33.6%, Idler 27.9%, Relaxing 10.6%, Cute 10.5%, Colorful 5.3%

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