If all you have at home is electricity, why not adopt some virtual pets to liven up your screen? Forget boring, still desktop screens. With a few simple tools, you can fill your workspace with animated characters, playful virtual pets, and fun interactions that make working at your computer much more entertaining. Here’s a roundup of some fun tools you can try right now!
Desktop Goose – The Mischievous Goose on Your Screen
Desktop Goose is a hilariously chaotic program that lets you adopt a virtual goose right on your desktop. But be warned — this goose doesn’t just sit still. It has plenty of mischievous behaviors:
- Leaves muddy footprints across your screen no matter what you’re doing — writing emails, chatting on Discord, or crunching numbers in Excel.
- Chases and “steals” your mouse cursor, temporarily taking over your control.
- Randomly pops up funny memes while you’re working.
- Even leaves you hilarious “threatening” notes, making you laugh and groan at the same time.
Note: If you’re easily distracted, Desktop Goose might drive you slightly crazy!
Butterfly On Desktop – Gentle Butterflies Floating Across Your Screen
For something calmer and more soothing, Butterfly On Desktop is perfect. This software creates beautiful virtual butterflies that float gently across your screen, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
- Supports up to 50 butterflies at once.
- Easily turn on/off or add/remove butterflies via the system tray menu.
- Option to start automatically with Windows and display on all windows.
- Great as a “living screensaver” for those who work long hours.
Hoang Thuong – The Adorable Cat Running Around Your Desktop
For true cat lovers, the Hoang Thuong app (from Felix Screenmate) is an absolute must-have.
- Simply open the app, and a cute cat will appear, running and jumping around your desktop.
- Right-click to move the cat wherever you want.
- Simple, lightweight, and easy to use.
Perfect for anyone who wants a touch of cuteness while working!
Poor Sakura Desktop – An Interactive 18+ Virtual Character
For adults seeking a slightly more daring virtual companion, Poor Sakura Desktop offers a bold experience.
- Interact and care for an animated anime girl right on your screen.
- She dances along your taskbar and draws energy from your computer’s data.
- Caution: Only use this app in private environments. It contains 18+ content and is not suitable for work or public spaces.
Installation tip: After installing, you’ll need to copy the activation file (PDS) into the installation folder.
Shimeji Friends – Super Cute Virtual Pets on Android
Not limited to desktops, you can also enjoy virtual pets on your Android phone with the Shimeji Friends app.
- Over 150 different animated characters to choose from.
- You can have up to 12 pets dancing and moving on your screen, even while using other apps.
- Each pet has unique animations that bring your phone to life.
MobileGoose – A Virtual Goose for Jailbroken iPhones
If you have a jailbroken iPhone, you can install the MobileGoose tweak to create a mischievous virtual goose, just like Desktop Goose for PC:
- The goose runs across your screen, sometimes blocking your keyboard and making you laugh (or scream).
- A playful way to prank yourself while working on your phone.
💡 Conclusion
Virtual pet software not only livens up your desktop but also offers a light-hearted break during long work hours. Whether you prefer a mischievous goose, gentle butterflies, a playful cat, or quirky animated characters, there’s a desktop companion for everyone.
Try them out and transform your desktop into a lively, entertaining world today! For more fun tips, tools, and guides like this, be sure to visit Gif.how and discover even more ways to make your screen come alive!
