The Kitty That Inspired Pocket Cat Desktop

I'm making this game in memory of my cat Sonya. I want to convey at least a little of what it's like to live alongside a pet: just a moment ago, she was quietly keeping you company, and now she's urgently demanding attention. And of course, everything you have actually belongs to her. She loved sitting among the flowers 😅

I'm currently renting an apartment where pets aren't allowed, so creating a game with this little companion means especially much to me.

In Pocket Cat Desktop, a tiny pixel cat moves right onto your desktop. She walks across windows, moves from one to another, and curls up into a ball for a nap while you work. Close the window she's sleeping on, and the cat will fall down.

You can feed her, pet her, and try to get some work done under her supervision. She reacts to what you're doing, judges you for doomscrolling, and demands attention when she feels ignored.

She also keeps a tiny diary of her adventures: chasing butterflies, taking daytime naps, and that one time you forgot to feed her.

If you'd also like a little feline company at your computer, add Pocket Cat Desktop to your Steam wishlist.

And if you have a cat, what's its favorite way to distract you from work?