- #1 Desktop Gankai
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pulsaris Games
Windows
Slack off right on your desktop with your ultimate otter buds! Combing the beach for 200+ unique oddities, play the market like a pro, and rip open ticket packs to explore everything from the deep blue sea to the starry cosmos. Come leave your footprints with the otters!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45.6% ★, Idler 15%, Creature Collector 9.9%, Typing 8.8% ★, Incremental 8.4%
- #2 Idlewood Outpost
97% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Tidepool Games
Windows · Mac
An idle desktop pet game where pixel RPG heroes patrol the bottom of your screen, collect loot, and level up while you work.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.1% ★, Idler 17.5%, Incremental 10.6%, Loot 7.4%, RPG 4.9%
- #3 Clay Dojo : Desktop Idler
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NomadGames
Windows · Mac
A desktop idle RPG where you collect creatures that train in your Dojo. Just queue enemies into the Dojo and watch your creatures fight, level up, evolve, and farm loot in idle battles - at the bottom of your screen. Build your team, equip them with items, then battle dungeon bosses for rarer loot.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 37.4% ★, Idler 15.5%, Loot 12.9%, Incremental 11.5%, Creature Collector 9.4%
- #4 Loot Nook
95% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fantasy Tree
Windows
Loot Nook is an idle loot RPG that hides in the corner of your desktop. Heroes fight, explore, and loot — while you work or study. Mix classes, skills, and gear. Check in, collect, and upgrade. Build your build and watch your power climb!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 42.6% ★, Loot 17.5%, Idler 17.1%, Incremental 11.4%, RPG 3.9%
- #5 Deskrawl: Idle ARPG
94% matchMostly Positive76% of 592 reviews2026
Dev: First Day Games
Windows
Grind mobs, farm loot and capture enemies to serve you. Deskrawl is an epic idle ARPG that plays at the bottom of your desktop. Farm legendary items and build overpowered heroes while you work or chill.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.7% ★, Idler 19.9%, Loot 17.2%, Incremental 11.6%, RPG 3.1%
- #6 Tap Tap Loot
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 964 reviews2026
Dev: Turtle Knight GamesPub: Irox Games
Windows
Median: 83.0 hrsMean: 335.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The world is under attack, and every tap fights back. Each keystroke unleashes your cute cat hero, smashing enemies and showering you with loot. Dive into a never-ending desktop expedition with friends or solo. Tap. Tap. Loot.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 39.8% ★, Typing 15.2% ★, Incremental 12.7%, Loot 8.1%, RPG 5.1%
- #7 How to Grow Your Sausage
92% matchVery Positive96% of 77 reviews2026
Dev: Little Horror Studios
Windows
Every [key]stroke makes your sausage bigger. Let it sit in the corner of your screen and watch it grow while you use your PC. Feed it different meats, upgrade your butcher, and see the magic happen. Have you ever dreamed of growing your sausage? Now it’s finally possible!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 37.6% ★, Typing 17.5% ★, Idler 15.6%, Incremental 15.2%, Cartoony 3.4%
- #8 Kawaii Evolution Clicker: Desktop Edition
93% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Tea & Cake Games
Windows
Ultimate anime idle game! Click, collect, and merge adorable anime girls to unlock completely new evolutions. From classic anime schoolgirls and maids to pure Tsundere and dangerous Yandere — become their Senpai and unlock every beautiful location!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 57% ★, Idler 18.5%, Incremental 14.1%, Casual 3.2%, Relaxing 2.6%
- #9 Stress Buddy
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Jonathan HamelPub: ConJoy.co
Windows
A stress-relief ball that lives on your desktop. Bounce it, throw it around, let it keep you company while you work. Bored in a video call? Need a distraction from writer's block? Not anymore! Unlock and play with a variety of different balls in single- and multiplayer.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 53.3% ★, Idler 17.3%, Incremental 11.7%, Online Co-Op 4.4%, Multiplayer 2.9%
- #10 Ratalorica
91% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2026
Dev: CCS
Windows
Follow GRATS on its journey even while you work or play on your computer. Every click. Every key press. Every action you take fuels GRATS’ power.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 42.1% ★, Typing 14.4% ★, Idler 11.5%, Incremental 11.3%, Loot 9.9%
- #11 Sirius the Stargazer : Furry Idle
90% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: O.Z.D.K.
Windows
Awooo—! Follow Sirius into the starry lands! Sirius the Stargazer is a cozy desktop idle game. Start with a simple branch, defeat monsters, collect gear with random abilities, and help Sirius grow stronger. When he’s tired, let him rest by the campfire and keep you company.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 51.2% ★, Loot 18%, Idler 16.1%, RPG 4.7%, Cute 3.1%
- #12 Hamster Time
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sinkhole Studio
Windows · Mac
Your desktop hamsters run on their wheels in response to your keyboard and mouse input. Get things done with friends while collecting cute hamsters and stylish wheels. Enjoy a variety of multiplayer modes, plus a timer and to-do list.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.7% ★, Typing 11.9% ★, Idler 11.4%, Creature Collector 10.1%, Incremental 5.5%
- #13 Taskbar Quest
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Winterspire Interactive
Windows
A tiny idle RPG that lives on your desktop. Park it on your taskbar or anywhere on screen, and four heroes march through 7 acts while you work, study or play. Gear them up, shape their skills, and come back to loot and levels. Fully offline: no account, no servers, no microtransactions.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 43.7% ★, Idler 18.2%, Incremental 11.9%, Loot 11.5%, RPG 7.1%
- #14 Desktop Raid
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 725 reviews2026
Dev: Lee_Studio
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 75.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Assemble your adventure squad on the desktop! Classic RPG meets idle play—no grind, no stress, just nonstop progress. Your heroes fight, level up, and loot while you work or study. Explore rich classes, powerful skills, and thrilling gear drops. RPG excitement, anytime, anywhere!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 37.5% ★, Idler 15.6%, Loot 14.8%, Incremental 12.5%, Creature Collector 9.7%
- #15 The Background Warrior
87% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Chotto Inc
Windows
Always open at the bottom of your screen, this idle game lets you advance through stages full of monsters. Master different jobs and become the strongest.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 49.3% ★, Idler 20.4%, Incremental 14.9%, RPG 7.7%, Casual 2.6%
- #16 Corner Dungeon
86% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Kygua Tech
Windows
Lightweight desktop idle battler. The ultimate workday distraction.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.9% ★, Loot 17.6%, Idler 15.9%, Incremental 12.7%, RPG 3.4%
- #17 Relicguard
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PacStar Games
Windows
Relicguard is a desktop toy idler clicker that you can leave running without it taking up the whole screen. Gain resources over time and spend them to upgrade your army. Once powerful enough, fight for powerful relics to augment your army. Build. Fight. Repeat.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.9% ★, Idler 22%, Incremental 18.1%, Relaxing 2.3%, Casual 2.2%
- #18 Card Corner
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 82 reviews2026
Dev: Conradical GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
An idle poker game that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 51.1% ★, Idler 18%, Loot 15.2%, Incremental 6.3%, Relaxing 2.9%
- #19 Little Writer Desktop Companion
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JSLegendDev
Windows · Mac
Your little companion is an ambitious writer with very little discipline. Type, and they'll write too. Every keystroke moves their work forward. In this idle productivity game, help them become a renowned author while you get things done.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.6% ★, Idler 18.8%, Typing 15.6% ★, Incremental 13.8%, Casual 2.8%
- #20 Pier Pals
82% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Peng-O-Labs
Windows
A cozy idle fishing game that lives on your desktop. Cast your line, catch fish of every rarity and grade, and track your collection in the journal. Fish with up to three others on a shared pier. No clicking, no pressure, just chill vibes while you work or play.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 42.4% ★, Idler 16.8%, Incremental 12.8%, Creature Collector 9.4%, Co-op 3.5%
- #21 Slime on Top
83% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: oko
Windows
An epic auto-battling RPG unveils right in the corner of your desktop! Watch your slime push through endless floors and crush giant bosses, or team up for thrilling 4-player co-op! Combine deep star charts, class trees, and loyal buddies to craft your ultimate build.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 40.9% ★, Idler 16.9%, Incremental 14.1%, Online Co-Op 9.5%, RPG 4.8%
- #22 Bongo Cat
86% 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?
Why similar: Desktop Companion 47.6% ★, Typing 15.3% ★, Idler 14.2%, Incremental 11.4%, Cute 2.7%
- #23 Aleef: Desktop Pet Collector
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Samharia Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Work, browse, or play other games while hatching eggs in the background! Collect 300+ pets, unlock powerful upgrades, and build your battle team. Or Sell/Buy from the Steam Community Market.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 42.5% ★, Idler 16.7%, Incremental 12.8%, Creature Collector 10.6%, Loot 8.1%
- #24 CompaDesk
81% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: tekler
Windows
A cozy desktop companion that lives in the corner of your screen. Feed it, earn its trust, and help it evolve into a powerful guardian whenever enemies attack.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 69.4% ★, Idler 18.5%, Relaxing 5.3%, Casual 4.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #25 MIMIC HUNGER
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Aodette Games
Windows
Keep a hungry mimic in the corner of your desktop and let the hunt begin. Lure adventurers, collect treasure and items, grow stronger, evolve, and unlock new hunting grounds. MIMIC HUNGER is a cute pixel-art idle incremental desktop companion you can mostly watch and occasionally push along.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45.7% ★, Idler 20.8%, Incremental 16.3%, Loot 10%, Pixel Graphics 2.1%
- #26 Desk Hunter
80% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Corner Forge
Windows
Desk Hunter is a desktop idle RPG that keeps battling in a compact window while you work or play. Collect loot, refine equipment through Gear Alchemy, shape builds through skills and growth nodes, fight alongside familiars, and push deeper into Erosion.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.8% ★, Idler 18.7%, Loot 15.6%, Incremental 7.4%, RPG 6.9%
- #27 Idle Knight
79% matchMixed68% of 78 reviews2026
Dev: VECR
Windows
Idle Knight turns your clicks, keystrokes, and controller inputs into XP while it runs in the background. Use your PC, grow your knight, build your character, collect skins, open hourly chests, clear dungeons, and climb the ranks.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 36.5% ★, Loot 13.7%, Typing 13.4% ★, Idler 12.6%, Incremental 11.4%
- #28 Center Of The Galaxy: Desktop Idle
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: zFhresh
Windows
An idle pixel-art space game. Your ship travels toward the center of the galaxy on its own asteroids get in the way. Break them, upgrade your ship, unlock new ones. Reach the center, and the next universe begins harder than the last.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 59.8% ★, Idler 18.3%, Incremental 14.7%, Casual 2.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.1%
- #29 Minimon: Tiny Idle Tactics
77% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Reign of GamingPub: Bufflehead Studios
Windows
A tiny monster-taming auto-battler that lives in the corner of your screen, and they never stop grinding. Catch 90 Minimon, build busted team comps, and rake in loot while you work, browse, or play something else entirely. They battle. You profit.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 36.2% ★, Idler 13.9%, Incremental 12.6%, Loot 12.2%, Creature Collector 9.7%
- #30 POP! Blind Box
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Weira GamesPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Pop! Blind Box is a relaxing idle game where every keystroke and click builds up energy for the thrill of unboxing! Collect designer toy figures, build your display showcase, mix and match figure skills to battle powerful enemies. The perfect blend of blind box collecting and match-3 combat!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 40.2% ★, Typing 14.4% ★, Idler 14%, Incremental 12.2%, Creature Collector 7.6%
- #31 Desktop Hellfarmer
78% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2026
Dev: Fesunenko Games
Windows
An idle action RPG that lives in the corner of your desktop. Your hero farms monsters and gathers loot while you do other things—you return for the best part: choosing new gear, shaping the build, and deciding where to farm next.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.1% ★, Loot 15.5%, Idler 14.7%, Incremental 7.5%, RPG 5.8%
- #32 MindGate CornerGet
77% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: inkmoon_dev
Windows
A hack-and-slash that fights on in your taskbar. Chibi heroes meet the enemy inside a thin strip parked at the bottom of your screen. All you do is swap the gear they picked up and respec their skills, whenever you feel like it. The rest happens in the corner of your screen without you.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45% ★, Idler 20.2%, Loot 12.2%, Incremental 10.2%, RPG 5.7%
- #33 Literally Just A Rock
75% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: HereMeOutKylePub: Doonamai, LLC
Windows
Literally a game that nobody wants. It is just a rock. Do not buy this game, and do not gift this game to your friends for any occasion whatsoever. It is pointless.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 70.9% ★, Idler 24.1%, Casual 2.9%, Indie 1.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%
- #34 Desktop Drill
76% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ivy Juice
Windows
Every keypress fires up your drill! Desktop Drill turns your typing into a mining adventure that lives on your desktop. Blast through blocks, unearth rare resources, and unlock new drill parts as you dig deeper with every key you press.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 49.1% ★, Typing 12.8% ★, Idler 12.4%, Incremental 11.4%, Relaxing 3.5%
- #35 Desktop Gugu: Cozy Idle Pet
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chukai Games
Windows
Desktop Gugu is a cozy taskbar companion. Freely place crystals, sacred trees, or nuclear reactors to assign pets to different production jobs. Pet, feed, and fuse them to unlock 12+ quirky companions. Fully supports transparent mouse-passthrough to keep your work uninterrupted.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 51.9% ★, Idler 17.2%, Incremental 13.4%, Creature Collector 8.3%, Cute 3%
- #36 VPetlings
75% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: Sargantana Games
Windows
Raise your own virtual pet right on your desktop. Choose your favorite, take care of your companion, play together, train for battle, and help them evolve! They will always be there, keeping you company while you work, play, or browse.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 39.5% ★, Idler 15.8%, Incremental 13.7%, Creature Collector 13.7%, Relaxing 4.3%
- #37 Nano Reef
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Pangolin Studio
Windows
Turn every keystroke into a thriving ocean! Nano Reef is a cozy companion game where typing or clicking earns gold—without interrupting your work. Spend gold to buy marine fish, vibrant corals, and decorations, or feed your fish to interact. Build your unique, relaxing desktop aquarium!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 42.6% ★, Typing 15.1% ★, Idler 12.9%, Incremental 12%, Creature Collector 10.4%
- #38 The Doomed Draw (大凶)
73% matchNo user reviews90% of 10 reviews2026
Dev: Queen Vampire
Windows
One fortune slip a day. With a one-in-a-thousand chance, your day of great misfortune arrives. If there is something you keep putting off deciding — then make your decision when that day of great misfortune arrives.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.3% ★, Idler 17.8%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Incremental 5.5%, Casual 3.1%
- #39 Desktop Claw Master
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JJelly StudioPub: JJelly Studio
Windows
Graboo is the shyest claw machine in the world. Graboo quietly picks up doll friends from the corner of the screen while you're working or enjoying games. Give warm friends to Graboo, a loner!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 50.8% ★, Idler 17.6%, Incremental 11.2%, Creature Collector 9.8%, Cute 2.7%
- #40 Corner Miner
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ufuk SevimPub: Guess We’re Doing This
Windows
Corner Miner is a tiny mine that lives on your desktop while you work, study, watch videos or do anything else. Keep it running in the background, check in whenever you feel like it, or take control and mine everything yourself.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 57% ★, Idler 18.8%, Incremental 15.7%, Relaxing 2.3%, Casual 2.3%
- #41 Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab
72% matchVery Positive87% of 166 reviews2026
Dev: HCL
Windows · Mac
Professor Simulator: Desktop Lab is a semi-idle desktop simulation game about academic life. Keep a tiny lab in the corner of your screen while you work, study, or relax. Recruit graduate students, apply for research projects, publish papers, purchase equipment, and build your own research team.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 56.9% ★, Idler 25.9%, Relaxing 4.4%, Cute 3.7%, Casual 3.3%
- #42 Cozy Cottontail Desktop
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NewGen
Windows
Cozy Cottontail Desktop is a low-stress desktop companion game that will boost your productivity. Solve puzzles with every keystroke you make, get rewarded, unlock cosmetics and decorate your house room by room! All without getting in your way while you work.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 53.6% ★, Idler 18.5%, Typing 17.3% ★, Relaxing 3.1%, Cute 2.6%
- #43 Time to Work!
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: sheebgonegames
Windows
An Idler Desktop Companion game set in a 3D space. Where you hire "Fren"s to work alongside you on your screen. Watch as you and your Frens types, clicks, or procrastinate or have a conversation all while earning coins. Buy goofy items, upgrades, and even throw a party!! its Time to Work!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 59.9% ★, Idler 18.2%, Incremental 14.9%, Cute 2.9%, Casual 2.5%
- #44 Paper Tower: Idle Overlay
71% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: InkolorGames
Windows
A desktop companion idle auto-battler in isometric 3D that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things. Collect your loot, upgrade your tower and defeat endless waves of enemies.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.3% ★, Idler 17.4%, Incremental 14.8%, Loot 10.6%, Casual 2.5%
- #45 LUNAR
70% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Husman Games
Windows · Mac
A tiny astronaut explores the Moon in a little window on your desktop. Collect resources, send out drones, upgrade your gear, and customize your operator. A calm idle companion to keep the workday fun.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 55.4% ★, Idler 22.4%, Incremental 17.6%, Casual 2.1%, Pixel Graphics 1.7%
- #46 Hell-O-Word
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: KYChen
Windows · Mac
Hell-o-word is a typing ritual desktop companion. As you type, your loyal Spelling Slaves sacrifice your words to fuel the flame—allowing you to discover new words, accumulate Points, and collect a diverse variety of unique slaves. ※ This game does not contain any unstable transaction systems.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 53.2% ★, Typing 15.6% ★, Idler 15.4%, Incremental 6.5%, Relaxing 2.8%
- #47 Spacenap
73% matchVery Positive88% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Eleven Dusks Studios
Windows
A chill clicker-idle stars hunting and constellations creation game that sits in the corner of your screen. Feel free to daydream while you are working or doing something else.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45.8% ★, Idler 19.1%, Incremental 15.2%, Creature Collector 8.9%, Casual 3.6%
- #48 Beat Pet
69% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Pepper Universe
Windows
A desktop pet who listens to music with you and plays the drums along to the beat. Most of the time, he quietly keeps you company. But when the music starts, the stage is his.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 60.9% ★, Idler 26.2%, Cute 3.6%, Casual 3.3%, Cartoony 3.2%
- #49 Book of Fei
69% matchVery Positive94% of 373 reviews2026
Dev: TAO Studio
Windows · Mac
Lead adorable warriors to form an adventure team to work and adventure on the computer desktop. Defeat the warriors to save the world. Rich nurturing and collection elements, idle and slack off to earn money and fight monsters!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.6% ★, Idler 21%, Incremental 8.8%, RPG 5.9%, Relaxing 2.6%
- #50 Desktop Tower Survivor
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kalgator
Windows
Your tower lives on your desktop, always on top of whatever you're doing. An incremental-idle survivor of endless waves: it shoots on its own, you drive the progression. Collect, climb the difficulty and beat your record. Free.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 52.8% ★, Incremental 19.7%, Idler 18.5%, Casual 3.4%, Relaxing 1.7%
- #51 FLINTWILDE
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RottenShark Studio
Windows
In the 1-Bit world of black and white pixels, Explore, fight and survive automatically - enjoy this tabletop Idle RPG featuring monster hunting and minimalist character building with ease.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 65.1% ★, Idler 22.2%, RPG 6%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%, Casual 2.2%
- #52 HoloCozy
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ninth GamesPub: holo Indie
Windows · Mac
HoloCozy is a cozy idle desktop companion where you can spend relaxing time with hololive talents in their rooms. Enjoy music and ambient sounds, keep your favorite characters close, and watch them grow at your own pace while you work, study, or unwind.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 54.7% ★, Idler 17.4%, Incremental 11.4%, RPG 4.4%, Relaxing 3.6%
- #53 MINECORE
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: PEGAX Studios
Windows
The first Incremental RPG you can play at any scale. Dig toward the center of the world. Sell the items you find, earn money, or upgrade your character. Fight underground monsters and mine more valuable ores.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 50.5% ★, Idler 19.5%, Incremental 18.6%, Relaxing 3.9%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%
- #54 Stress Relief
70% matchPositive83% of 48 reviews2025
Dev: Shitshow Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stress Relief is an idler game, which comes with a reliable companion, the Slime! Are you bored? Are you stressed because of work? Come and destroy your desktop with the tools included! Play, earn Pixel Points and get drops every 25 minutes!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.8% ★, Idler 17.9%, Incremental 10.5%, Creature Collector 7.7%, Cartoony 3.6%
- #55 Blooby Idle
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: K-nette
Windows
BLOOBY Idle is a desktop idle game where BLOOBY fights endless waves of the Tumor to save the one she loves. Collect loot, upgrade your weapons, prestige and grow stronger while BLOOBY battles on your desktop as you work, browse or play.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 60.4% ★, Idler 19.8%, Incremental 14%, Cartoony 2.3%, Casual 1.3%
- #56 TaskPaw
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Singular Sunshine Studios
Windows · Mac
Let a cute little cat keep you company while you work. Watch them walk or run across your desktop, dress them up, and enjoy different places from day to night.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 44.7% ★, Idler 23.2%, Typing 11.9% ★, Incremental 6.2%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #57 Cozy~Fishing Kitten
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: LumenexPub: Kunpan Games
Windows
Dive into a cozy, idle fishing experience! Cast your line from a little corner on your desktop. Customize your cute avatar and background, then feed and collect adorable cats of all breeds. Unlock beautiful scenes and jump into multiplayer and sneak in some "chill-time" with friends!
Why similar: Desktop Companion 43.6% ★, Idler 15.7%, Incremental 11.2%, Creature Collector 10.7%, Online Co-Op 4.9%
- #58 My Taskbar Farm
72% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2025
Dev: Rising Moon Games
Windows
A farm simulator on your taskbar. Bring your taskbar to life by raising adorable farm animals while doing other things.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 45% ★, Idler 16.2%, Incremental 15.9%, Creature Collector 10.6%, Relaxing 3.2%
- #59 Roll with Splonk
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Hotloop
Windows
Splonk lives in the corner of your screen, on top of everything else, happily rolling dice and printing money while you watch stuff, browse, or pretend to work. Roll, get rich, buy better stuff, repeat.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 48.3% ★, Idler 16.7%, Incremental 13.2%, Loot 11.7%, RPG 3.1%
- #60 Monto: TB or not TB
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: d'Evo
Windows
An idle RPG companion for your taskbar. While the game is running, your Monto farms stages, defeats bosses, gathers loot, and battles other players in asynchronous PvP. Hatch new Montos, refine your build, trade valuable drops on the Steam Community Market, and climb PvP and PvE rankings.
Why similar: Desktop Companion 37.6% ★, Idler 16.4%, Loot 10.7%, Incremental 9%, RPG 9%