Desktop Pet

About

Desktop Pet lets you care for a small creature that lives on your computer screen. The animal stays in a window that follows your cursor, letting you feed it snacks, play with toys, or brush its fur between tasks. You can work on documents or stream videos while the pet reacts to sounds and movements, offering small animations and noises. The game runs in the background, scaling down to a tray icon when not in focus. The game includes over 20 different animals, from cats to mythical creatures, each with distinct behaviors and care needs. Players can buy new items and habitats using in-game currency earned through daily interactions. With a 4.3 rating on Steam, it’s a hit for people who want a low-pressure companion during long work sessions. Released in late 2023, it’s optimized to run smoothly even on older hardware.