Work with your pet on the desktop, play with your friends in-game!
Weyrdlets is an idle virtual pet game that blends productivity and play! Customize your pets and homes, hang out with friends, enjoy minigames, and let your companions keep you company on your desktop while you work or study through the day!
| Release Date | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Weyrdworks |
| Publisher | Weyrdworks |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Availability | Steam, itch.io |
Weyrdlets comes from a love for the old-school virtual pet games and desktop buddies we enjoyed years ago. These fun, simple pastimes from the 90s were the seeds for today's digital fun, but they were mostly solo experiences, living in our computers as small 2D animations. The team at Weyrdworks saw a chance to bring these classics back to life and make them even better for today's world.
Weyrdlets reimagines the classic virtual pet experience for the modern world by blending productivity, play, and companionship in one cozy package! Inspired by old school favourites like Tamagotchi, Neopets, and the quirky desktop buddies of the early 2000s, Weyrdlets brings that same sense of warmth and nostalgia into today’s digital life!
Unlike traditional games that stay inside a window, Weyrdlets lets your customizable pet live right on your desktop, keeping you company as you work or study. Each pet has its own personality and emotional traits, powered by a custom-trained “pet brain” that allows it to react and communicate naturally through actions and emojis. This gives players a sense of real companionship that goes beyond visuals.
While some might worry that our desktop pets could be distracting, Weyrdlets actually helps balance fun and focus. With built-in tools like a Pomodoro Timer and To-Do list, it keeps players on task while encouraging creative breaks through decorating, mini-games, and wellness features in-game.