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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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    97% matchMostly Positive76% of 331 reviews2024
    Dev: Weyrdworks
    Windows · Mac

    Work with your pet on the desktop, play with your friends in-game! Weyrdlets is a desktop pet game that blends productivity and play! Customize your pets and homes, hang out with friends, enjoy minigames, and let your pets keep you company on your desktop while you work or study through the day!

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  2. #2 Desktop Cat Cafe
    96% matchMostly Positive78% of 90 reviews2025
    Dev: samyamPub: Zippyzappy Games
    Windows

    Build your dream cat cafe in this tiny cozy management sim that lives at the bottom of your screen! Unlock exciting new recipes, decorate your space with our wide variety of goodies, and watch cute cat helpers take care of the cafe while you're doing other things.

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  3. #3 Desk Paws
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 545 reviews2025
    Dev: GinkgoGamesPub: Captcha Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 17.2 hrsMean: 78.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Collect over 100 stylish little pets on your desktop! They can freely move along the bottom of your screen, or live in the little houses you've carefully decorated for them. Hmm... or perhaps send them on adventures to earn treats?

    Why similar: Idler 34.7%, Relaxing 15.2%, Cute 14.4%, Cats 14.1%, Simulation 8.6%

  4. #4 Sill Cats
    95% matchVery Positive87% of 158 reviews2026
    Dev: SQOOL
    Windows

    Tiny cats have moved onto your desktop. They walk along windows, play with your cursor, curl up and sleep, and may suddenly sprint around at 2 a.m. Includes 2 cats for free.

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  5. #5 Screen Cat
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 1,879 reviews2025
    Dev: Vorh Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 44.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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  6. #6 Desktop Kitten Girl
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 323 reviews2025
    Dev: KDream
    Windows
    Median: 87.9 hrsMean: 423.2 hrs≥1hr: 98%

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  7. #7 NoSlack Pets: Lo-Fi Paws
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 75.4 hrsMean: 255.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    92% matchMostly Positive80% of 148 reviews2025
    Dev: Daniel Santalla
    Windows

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  9. #9 Rainbow Cattle
    91% matchVery Positive99% of 330 reviews2025
    Dev: Enjoy Studio
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    Rainbow Cattle is a desktop pet game for computers. With 11 charming characters and one silly, adorable Rainbow Niu Niu, wouldn’t you want to raise such a cute pet?

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    91% matchVery Positive94% of 1,675 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  11. #11 My Little Spider
    90% matchVery Positive95% of 376 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 22.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    89% matchVery Positive95% of 92 reviews2026
    Dev: Kinychanchan
    Windows

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    89% matchVery Positive87% of 288 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Molili
    Windows

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  14. #14 Oriko Days
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 157 reviews2026
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    Windows

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  15. #15 Meow Palace: Forbidden City
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  16. #16 Meowjiro
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    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 50.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Dev: White Box
    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive98% of 310 reviews2025
    Dev: 不吃香菜桌宠版
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac

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    75% matchVery Positive92% of 419 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  36. #36 Fluffy Kitchen Saga
    76% matchMixed65% of 228 reviews2025
    Dev: MEOW STORE GAMEPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows

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    76% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2024
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    Windows

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  38. #38 Calico
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 4,975 reviews2020
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%

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    Windows · Mac

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    72% matchVery Positive99% of 188 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 728 reviews2026
    Dev: NewFutureKids
    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive93% of 120 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    71% matchVery Positive88% of 218 reviews2025
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    Windows
    Median: 55.0 hrsMean: 137.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%

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    Windows

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    66% matchVery Positive92% of 52 reviews2026
    Dev: mindora gamesPub: EE GAMES
    Windows

    Beat Paws Odyssey isn’t a game that takes your time— it stays with you while time passes. Every keystroke and mouse click breathes life into these adorable little creatures, fueling their journey around the world. They wander far to bring a touch of warmth and tenderness to your screen.

    Why similar: Idler 33.4%, Character Customization 16.5%, Cats 16.1%, Cute 11.2%, Relaxing 7.9%

  59. #59 Eggo
    65% matchVery Positive85% of 219 reviews2026
    Dev: 天赋一饼 Meme Crepe
    Windows

    Raise your baby, get married, and hatch eggs with friends right on your desktop! Start with a single egg and nurture Eggo into your special companion. Let it search for treasures from different planets on your desktop and keep you company. Dress your Eggo and even date your friends'. Play with Eggo!

    Why similar: Life Sim 26.4%, Idler 25.8%, Relaxing 11.6%, Character Customization 10%, Cute 9.7%

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