Desktop Pet: DonEatFish

A desktop cat companion with idle fishing and cosmetic collecting

Steeped Sky Studio · Released Sep 6, 2026

Reviews: Mixed; 62% of 55
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 35; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 days ago; Oct 24, 2026
Minimum PC: Any; 1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Desktop Pet: DonEatFish?

This free-to-play desktop pet game keeps a cat above your other windows while you work or play. You collect fish from idle fishing chests, spend them on cosmetic draws, and customize the cat and its surroundings. Clicking the cat opens tools such as notes and a focus timer, and you can chat and interact with friends on the desktop.

For you if...

+you prefer idle progress alongside work or other games
+you enjoy changing a pet's appearance and surroundings

Not for you if...

−you want constant activity rather than waiting for idle rewards

What players say

62% of 55 reviews are positive

Some players report antivirus alerts or difficulty fully uninstalling the game.

Screenshots and trailer

Desktop Pet: DonEatFish system requirements

Minimum: Any, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 / 11
Processor: Intel i5 5200 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Graphics: Any
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Desktop Pet: DonEatFish have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Desktop Pet: DonEatFish run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 66
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Vietnamese, Arabic, Korean, Polish, Traditional Chinese.

Does Desktop Pet: DonEatFish use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

AI-assisted artwork

The statement mentions: Art

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam