Desktop Pet Project Free Download
Game Overview
- You can summon up to four pets that will have slight personalities in behavior.
- You can give them names.
- Several cats of several colors are available by default.
- You can also import your favorite Shimeji by going through Shimeji Import Manager (downloadable shimeji, not browser extension) and customize your pet’s behavior in a certain way.
- Support Steam Workshop, which will allow you get the community-created pets.
- Don’t forget to feed your pets.
- You can play several mini-games with your pets.
- Pets need sleep, so it is not recommended to interrupt their sleep.
- Pets don’t like to be dragged around the screen, who would like that? But with the help of a treat you can peacefully move the pet to another place.
- If you treat them poorly, pets will surely remind you how important it is to treat them well (you can turn it off, but it is not recommended).
- They sometimes will play with some mouses on screen (you can disable this, but then it would be less fun).
- A pet creation manager for creative individuals that allows you to fine-tune the interaction and each sprite. Once created, you can easy upload to Steam Workshop.
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Desktop Pet Project.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
Download Links
Download Desktop Pet Project using the button below.
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Desktop Pet Project?
After extracting Desktop Pet Project, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 106.64 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.5Ghz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Support for Vulkan 1.2
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