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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Cute, Casual, Relaxing, Idler.

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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 — 82% — of 55 reviews
Released: 2023-10-26
Developer: Alterran Rumble
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Sports
Platforms: Windows

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    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 108.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

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  2. #2 Desktop Pets
    97% matchMixed61% of 51 reviews2024
    Dev: Blizer
    Windows

    Brings your desktop to life with adorable, interactive pets. Watch as they idle, play, and interact with each other, creating a lively and charming environment. Collect unique pets by hatching eggs and customize your desktop.

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    Dev: Sunny Syrup StudioPub: Flyhigh Works
    Windows

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    95% matchMostly Positive74% of 345 reviews2024
    Dev: Weyrdworks
    Windows · Mac

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    Windows

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    94% matchVery Positive88% of 586 reviews2025
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 19.8 hrsMean: 81.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Windows
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    91% matchVery Positive99% of 218 reviews2026
    Dev: okfinegames
    Windows

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    92% matchVery Positive93% of 54 reviews2024
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    Cat On My Desktop is an adorable cat pet that will accompany you while you work, remind you to take breaks, and even bring you back surprise gifts.

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 68.8 hrsMean: 311.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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  11. #11 Desktop Kitten Girl
    90% matchVery Positive87% of 333 reviews2025
    Dev: KDream
    Windows
    Median: 73.8 hrsMean: 426.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%

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    88% matchVery Positive99% of 333 reviews2025
    Dev: HaHaHaGame
    Windows

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    89% matchMostly Positive77% of 160 reviews2025
    Dev: Daniel Santalla
    Windows

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    87% matchVery Positive90% of 487 reviews2025
    Dev: Team Molili
    Windows

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    86% matchVery Positive94% of 1,732 reviews2024
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    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows
    Median: 21.5 hrsMean: 55.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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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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    Dev: 02GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 48.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%

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    79% matchVery Positive92% of 8,633 reviews2025
    Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 26.4 hrsMean: 62.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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    79% matchVery Positive92% of 194 reviews2026
    Dev: AnriFrusPub: Winter’s Archive
    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  28. #28 Mushroom Nook
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    Dev: HyperstasisGaming
    Windows

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    Dev: G-GAME
    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2024
    Dev: Mathew Kelly
    Windows

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  32. #32 Desktop Fishing
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 362 reviews2025
    Dev: Ostend Games
    Windows

    Desktop Fishing is a cozy idle game that sits in the corner of your screen. Go about your usual desk work (or don't) while your frog buddy catches fish, discovers new outfits, and unlocks fishing spots.

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    75% matchVery Positive91% of 135 reviews2025
    Dev: DеM GamesPub: Room Games
    Windows

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    Why similar: Cats 22.2%, Idler 15.5%, Life Sim 14.4%, Management 10.1%, Character Customization 9.7%

  34. #34 My Little Life
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 1,168 reviews2025
    Dev: 9FingerGames
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

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  35. #35 Pet idle
    78% matchMostly Positive77% of 749 reviews2021
    Dev: Alphaquest Games
    Windows

    Pet Idle is a simulation game where you can take care of various virtual animals! Build and manage your home to be a cozy home for many pets!

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  36. #36 Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 166 reviews2026
    Dev: HCL
    Windows · Mac

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    73% matchVery Positive93% of 72 reviews2025
    Dev: CHONKSOFT
    Windows

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  38. #38 Typing Farmer
    72% matchVery Positive88% of 529 reviews2026
    Dev: MilkwayStudio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 46.6 hrsMean: 201.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 500 reviews2026
    Dev: NANOO
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 39.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Raise, Collect, Trade! Discover rare fish, grow your collection, and build a living aquarium right on your desktop.

    Why similar: Idler 34.1%, Life Sim 19%, Simulation 11.5%, Emotional 9.7%, Relaxing 9.2%

  40. #40 Big Sister
    71% matchVery Positive100% of 50 reviews2026
    Dev: HaHaHaGame
    Windows

    A desktop pet game with a companion who blinks, breathes, and follows your cursor. Drag, resize, pin, lock or hide her, and pair her with static, GIF or MP4 wallpapers. Discover and share characters and wallpapers through Steam Workshop for company while you work, study or relax.

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    71% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: riyotsa
    Windows · Mac

    A cute gecko lives on your screen! Capture bugs, keep them for special bonuses or sell them to buy upgrades and customize your gecko. Watch it wiggle while you work or play!

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    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 111,484 reviews2025
    Dev: Irox Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 27.0 hrsMean: 321.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

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    73% matchVery Positive93% of 70 reviews2024
    Dev: Fuz Games
    Windows

    Animal friends to keep you company while you work on other tasks. Run a cozy market, play with your chat during streams or use productivity tools to help you focus. All from your desktop!

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  44. #44 your girl
    70% matchVery Positive98% of 314 reviews2025
    Dev: 不吃香菜桌宠版
    Windows

    Feeling that your computer desktop is too plain? Want to find a cute girl to keep you company? Then try this desktop pet girl!

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  45. #45 Whimside
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 441 reviews2025
    Dev: ToadzillartPub: Future Friends Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    A creature collection game that sits at the bottom of your screen & fits easily into your routine. Whether you're working, studying, or relaxing, Whimside is always ready to offer you a cozy escape. Capture rare creatures, create new species & decorate your whimsical space!

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  46. #46 Push Push
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 152 reviews2026
    Dev: 1ceAgain
    Windows

    Push Push is a cute and relaxing idle balloon game! Pump balloons, unlock adorable cats, and collect all kinds of quirky pumps and animal companions. Perfect for quick breaks and stress relief.

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    69% matchVery Positive95% of 100 reviews2026
    Dev: LINE Games Corporation
    Windows · Mac

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  48. #48 Nanomon Virtual Pet
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 150 reviews2025
    Dev: Oscar BrittainPub: Akupara Games
    Windows · Mac

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  49. #49 Bobo Bay
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 857 reviews2026
    Dev: NewFutureKids
    Windows

    Bobo Bay is a cozy pet simulation game where you raise Bobos day by day. Train them, accessorize them, mash (breed) new generations, compete in events, explore randomized islands, improve the town, and discover new species as they grow.

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  50. #50 Desktop Tree
    74% matchVery Positive95% of 97 reviews2018
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    Windows · Mac

    Place a pet tree on your desktop and watch it growing every day.

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    68% matchVery Positive97% of 76 reviews2026
    Dev: Rocket-in-Bottle
    Windows

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  52. #52 Wobbledogs
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,387 reviews2022
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  53. #53 Idle Kitties Online
    71% matchMostly Positive77% of 200 reviews2024
    Dev: White Box
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    Welcome to Idle Kitties Online! This is a free game with relaxing gameplay where you can collect cute kitties alone or with friends.

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    69% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2025
    Dev: MMUnit
    Windows · Mac

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    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,318 reviews2025
    Dev: Moczan and Little Chmura
    Windows
    Median: 31.8 hrsMean: 123.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%

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    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,751 reviews2026
    Dev: Biekka Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 25.7 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Turn your desktop into your very own birdwatching spot, and await the arrival of new avian friends! Enjoy a cozy idle game — place a tiny postcard on the corner of your screen, keeping you company with pleasant scenes and visiting birds. Oh, and don't forget your camera!

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  57. #57 Little Aviary
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 258 reviews2025
    Dev: atomco
    Windows
    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Little Aviary is a relaxing idle bird collector that sits at the bottom of your screen! Hatch unique birds, sell them, decorate, then watch them fly around your screen and perch on top of your other windows!

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