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TwinPaws · Published by TwinPaws
Positive — 91% positive (11 reviews) · 20 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A cute virtual buddy that lives on your desktop! Take care of them, play games, and meet their needs. The Virtual Buddy brings life and fun to your screen!
£1.69
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Indie, Simulation, Early Access, Casual · 2025 · More under £5 games
The Virtual Buddy is a charming simulation where you care for a delightful digital companion. Play games and ensure their happiness in this casual early access experience.
About this game
👋 The Virtual Buddy – Bring Your Desktop to Life!
🎉 Now in Early Access!
The Virtual Buddy is still growing — but your digital friend just couldn’t wait any longer! Jump in now and help shape the future together.
💬 What is The Virtual Buddy?
The Virtual Buddy is a desktop companion simulation where a digital friend lives on your screen alongside you.
Sometimes hungry, sometimes sleepy, sometimes just looking for attention...
But always wants to be with you. 🧡
They walk around, relax, respond to your interaction, and occasionally surprise you with unexpected behavior.
Whether you're working, gaming, or watching videos — your digital friend is always there in the corner.
🔑 Key Features
Online Interaction Features
Match with your Steam friend and see their pet on your screen.
Send quick messages with a single tap.
Share small gestures of affection with heart sends.
Leave a fun little “bathroom surprise” on your friend’s screen. 💩
🧠 Real-Time Need System
Your buddy has needs: hunger, thirst, energy, mood, health, and toilet.
It needs your attention — just like a real friend.
🎮 Mini Games
Want to have some fun? Play light, enjoyable mini games with your companion and brighten your screen time.
🖱️ Drag & Drop Interaction
Move your buddy anywhere on your screen. Place items like food bowls, toys, and beds wherever you like.
🎁 Accessories & Decorations
Customize your space with fun items to make your desktop feel more alive and personal.
🌈 Different Styles & Characters
From the very beginning, choose between unique companions — each with their own looks, vibes, and personalities.
🚧 Roadmap
📌 New Buddies
📌 More Mini Games
📌 Events & Tasks
📌 Decoration Expansions
📌 Social Features
📌 Customization & Mod Support
📌 Steam Achievements & Collections
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 (4th Gen) or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated GPU (Intel HD 4000 or better)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5 (6th Gen or newer)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD equivalent or newer
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Your little buddies can now appear in your Steam Inventory.
Your companions will now show up as unique items in your Steam Inventory. Each one adds a bit of personality to your collection and may have special uses in the future. This update is the first step of the inventory system, and more surprises are on the way.Read full article on Community Announcements (info)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Virtual Buddy Early Access launches today!
🎉 The Virtual Buddy – Early Access Launching Today! 🎉The Virtual Buddy is going live today! 🚀This update brings several fun new features:✨ New FeaturesBuddy Match: Match with your Steam friend and see their pet directly on your screen.Quick Messages: Send ready-made messages with a single tap.Heart Send: Small gestures of love 💖Poo Attack: You can… use the bathroom on your friend’s screen. Yes, really. 💩🔧 ImprovementsUI and animation tweaksMinor bug fixesNew visuals and videos will also be updated on the store page throughout the day. Thank you all for the support! 💙Read full article on Community Announcements (info)AnnouncementsOfficial
Development Complete – Preparing for Early Access Launch
🎉 The Virtual Buddy Is Now Ready!Hello everyone! We’re excited to announce that the development of The Virtual Buddy is now complete. All core systems, interactions, mini-games, and translations are finalized, and the game is fully prepared for its Early Access launch.📅 Early Access Launch: December 3, 2025We’re currently finishing the last round of testing, optimization, and Steam release preparations. During Early Access, we will continue developing and expanding the game with regular updates.🐾 What to Expect During Early AccessAfter launch, The Virtual Buddy will receive continuous updates. Our plans include:New petsNew color variantsNew interactions and mini-gamesNew shop itemsGeneral improvements and bug fixesOur goal is to gradually expand the game and enrich the overall experience.🌍 Full Support for 11 LanguagesThe Virtual Buddy fully supports 11 languages across both the store page and in-game interface:English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified ChineseThis ensures a smooth experience for players around the world.💙 Thank You for Your SupportYour feedback during Early Access will be extremely valuable to us. We welcome all suggestions, bug reports, and ideas to help improve the game even further.Thank you for supporting The Virtual Buddy!🎮 See You on December 3!Read full article on Community Announcements (info)
