Games like VPet-Simulator

Steam reviews

What players say

Overwhelmingly positive: players love the cute, low-cost desktop companion, though a few say it gets in the way during play.

Many players enjoy the charming, lively desktop pet that moves around the screen, dances to music and reacts to what they do, and some say it makes long work sessions or quiet evenings feel less lonely. Players also like the simple, low-impact design that uses little CPU or GPU and can be left running. Some praise the animations and the free price. Complaints centre on the broken English translation of dialogue and menus, a clunky interface, and the pet blocking the crosshair or the screen during games, which some find funny and others frustrating. A few report bugs with saves, the Linux display and a frozen-screen problem caused by a community mod. Several reviewers are unhappy with the workshop, which they describe as full of low-quality or adult content, and a few reviewers urge others to avoid the game over that content.

Who it suits

Suits players who want a cute, low-effort desktop companion to keep them company while they work, study or play, and who can ignore the translation issues.

Who should skip it

Should be skipped by anyone who needs the English text to be clear, dislikes a pet blocking the screen, or wants a game with deep goals.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with hundreds of hours more often mention the pet blocking games and the workshop, while newer players mostly praise its charm and company.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.