Best Desktop Companion Games on Steam
Steam currently has 59 Desktop Companion games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Desktop Companion game rankings were last updated on 5/19/2026.
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1. Outcore: Desktop Adventure
All you wanted was a nice game. But now you find yourself opening Windows apps like Paint & Notepad to solve puzzles, and searching for files on your computers that you didn't put there... Who is she? Why did she appear on your desktop? Let's dive into her memories and find out.
Outcore: Desktop Adventure holds the #1 spot for "best Desktop Companion game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,703 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,238 positive reviews and 465 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/26/2022 |
| Franchise | Doctor Shinobi |
| Developer | Doctor Shinobi |
| Publisher | Doctor Shinobi |
| Steam App Id | 1275670 |
2. Rusty's Retirement
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Rusty's Retirement has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,525 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,068 positive reviews and 457 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $6.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rusty's Retirement on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $6.99 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Mister Morris Games |
| Publisher | Mister Morris Games |
| Steam App Id | 2666510 |
3. Cornerpond
A chill idle-fishing desktop toy in the corner of your screen. Buy upgrades, catch rare fish, and customize your avatar at your own pace!
Cornerpond has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,615 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,539 positive reviews and 76 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Cornerpond on the Steam Deck.
4. Cast n Chill
Cast n Chill is a relaxing fishing game where you explore serene lakes, rivers, and oceans. Catch rare fish, upgrade your gear and reel in legendary catches - all with your loyal companion by your side.
Cast n Chill has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,089 positive reviews and 363 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2025 |
| Developer | Wombat Brawler |
| Publisher | Wombat Brawler |
| Steam App Id | 3483740 |
5. MateEngine
MateEngine is a lightweight desktop companion app with full custom VRM model support. Bring 3D anime-style characters to life on your screen with idle animations, drag and dance features, and low resource usage and open-source.
MateEngine has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 880 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 863 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Steam Price | $5.49 |
| Release Date | 4/16/2025 |
| Developer | Shinyflvres |
| Publisher | Shinymoon |
| Steam App Id | 3625270 |
6. The Dream Globe
Idler game inside an antique dream globe, build the small home and help the mini dream world grow
The Dream Globe has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 346 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 332 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.39 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $2.39 |
| Release Date | 10/30/2025 |
| Developer | Roaming of Little Hammer |
| Publisher | Roaming of Little Hammer |
| Steam App Id | 3820130 |
7. Meow Palace: Forbidden City
Meow Palace is a chill desktop companion & idle life-sim where an adorable palace cat settles on the corner of your screen—keeping you company while you work, study, or secretly slack off.
Meow Palace: Forbidden City has achieved a Player Score of 85, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 265 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 248 positive reviews and 17 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Meow Palace: Forbidden City on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
8. Plump! Dumb Frog Pond
The future is chaos - frog attacks everywhere! You're a frog farmer in Potato Pioneer Town, build pond setups to attract different ugly frogs, then snatch them up in your bucket - Yoink! Toss your catches into tanks, fatten them up, and sell for big bucks.
Plump! Dumb Frog Pond has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 60 positive reviews and 1 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
9. Dino Market
Animal friends to keep you company while you work on other tasks. Run a cozy market, play with your chat during streams or use productivity tools to help you focus. All from your desktop!
Dino Market has achieved a Player Score of 83, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 58 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dino Market on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
10. Genesis Relic: Idle Sandbox Simulator
A diverse sandbox idle sim featuring multiple maps from Three Kingdoms to cultivation, cats to cosmos. Offers varied gameplay: survival, management, nation-building. Includes an in-game editor to customize worlds, characters, and stories. Create, share worlds with Workshop support.
Genesis Relic: Idle Sandbox Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Desktop Companion games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 42 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Genesis Relic: Idle Sandbox Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.99 |
| Release Date | 3/12/2026 |
| Franchise | Liquid Meow Games |
| Developer | BambooCopter |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 3972520 |
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| 53 | 9/26/2022 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 220 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 113 | 4/21/2025 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 176 | 6/16/2025 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 118 | 4/16/2025 | 92 | $5.49 | Steam Charts | |
| 81 | 10/30/2025 | 88 | $2.39 | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 12/17/2025 | 85 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2025 | 84 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 11/11/2024 | 83 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 3/12/2026 | 81 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/6/2025 | 79 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/2/2026 | 78 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 10/23/2025 | 77 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/25/2026 | 75 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 11/23/2025 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/21/2026 | 69 | $6.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/13/2026 | 67 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/7/2026 | 67 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,545 | 1/8/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/30/2025 | 64 | $4.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Cornerpond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Cast n Chill on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). MateEngine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). The Dream Globe on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Meow Palace: Forbidden City on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Plump! Dumb Frog Pond on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Dino Market on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). Genesis Relic: Idle Sandbox Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.