Choose Desktop Pet
Choose Desktop Pet if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Desktop Pet launched in 2023.
Desktop Pet vs TomoBuddy
Desktop Pet and TomoBuddy both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. Desktop Pet (2023) is 3 years older than TomoBuddy (2026). Desktop Pet is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than TomoBuddy (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose TomoBuddy
Choose TomoBuddy if you want a Casual game with Adjustable Text Size, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. TomoBuddy launched in 2026.
Both Desktop Pet and TomoBuddy sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Desktop Pet |  TomoBuddy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RPGames | Nimaime Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Desktop Pet (2023) is 3 years older than TomoBuddy (2026).
- Desktop Pet is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than TomoBuddy (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Desktop Pet vs TomoBuddy — FAQ
- Should I play Desktop Pet or TomoBuddy first?
- If you want chronology, Desktop Pet (2023) came out before TomoBuddy (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Desktop Pet and TomoBuddy similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.