Pocket Cat Desktop Announcement

A virtual pet game called Pocket Cat Desktop has been announced on Steam. A little cat will move right onto your real desktop. Windows are places for him to explore: he walks across them, moves from one to another, curls up in a corner while you work, and falls down if you close the window he’s in. 

Reading a long article? The cat settles down beside you and reads along. Typing something actively? He watches you work. Doomscrolling mindlessly for too long? Be prepared for some fluffy judgment! 

Keep an eye on his hunger, energy, and mood. Feed him, pet him, and take care of him.

By the way, the cat keeps a daily journal and records interesting events in it: chasing a butterfly, dozing off on your spreadsheet, being forgotten when it was time to feed him, or something completely strange happening.

Key Features

A cat who lives on your desktop He walks across the screen, sits on windows, dozes beside the taskbar, and turns an ordinary desktop into his own personal playground.

Build his little world Arrange beds, cat houses, plants, toys, and other cozy items right on your desktop. Build your cat a tiny home on your screen.

Little stories and strange events The cat writes about his daily adventures and sometimes stumbles upon strange portals and unexpected visitors.

A real pet, not a screensaver Keep track of his hunger, energy, and mood. Feed him, pet him, and play mini-games. He also judges your doomscrolling.

The Story Behind the Game

The idea for Pocket Cat Desktop came from a simple thought: what if a cat lived on your computer screen?  The first prototype was just a tiny cat wandering around the desktop, but he quickly became more lively: he started reacting to the user’s actions, demanding attention, using furniture and objects, playing mini-games, and writing about his day. 

The game was made in memory of the developer’s cat, and its cozy, silly tone comes directly from that personal story.

Pocket Cat Desktop is scheduled for release in Q4 2027.

More information about the project can be found on the official website or on its Steam page.