MatchyGotchy

A virtual pet simulation where stars grow and build spaceships

Silverware Games, Inc. · Released Jan 31, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 203
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Jun 25, 2019
Minimum PC: ®; 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is MatchyGotchy?

MatchyGotchy is a free-to-play, single-player pet simulation set in space. You feed stars, clean their rooms, treat sickness, and play games to keep them happy and productive. Better care speeds their growth through four life stages, from egg to adult, and helps them build ships to reach Xanadu.

For you if...

+you enjoy collecting creatures in a single-player game

Not for you if...

−you want constant activity without waiting between interactions

What players say

73% of 203 reviews are positive

Players praise the cute star designs and relaxed pace. The main complaints are repetitive clicking, shallow care mechanics, and little behavioral difference between pets.

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MatchyGotchy system requirements

Minimum: ®, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo / AMD® Athlon™
Graphics: Nvidia® / AMD® with 512 MB memory
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 512 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does MatchyGotchy have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does MatchyGotchy run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does MatchyGotchy use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam