MaoMaoMao is a desktop pet sim where you adopt and raise cats that live in a persistent window on your screen, letting you check in on them while you work or browse. You decorate their space and watch them interact with it through idle animations like sleeping and climbing. It's ideal for cat enthusiasts wanting low-pressure ambient gameplay alongside their regular computer use.
About this game
Your purr-fect desk companions have arrived! MaoMaoMao is a cozy desktop pet game that turns your screen into a lively feline home. Adopt adorable cats, decorate their dream space, and watch them sleep, climb, and vibe at the bottom of your screen while you work, study, or relax.
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What players are saying
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Bought this thinking “haha desktop cats, neat.” Ended up becoming a full-time landlord for tiny freeloaders.
MaoMaoMao is weirdly good at making your PC feel alive without being annoying. The cats just hang out at the bottom of the screen while you do your actual responsibilities, which means I can pretend I’m being productive when really I’m checking whether one of my cats is sleeping again instead of using the expensive bed I bought it.
The typing-to-earn-coins idea is honestly genius. I write one email, the cats get richer. I code for 20 minutes, suddenly I’m funding a small feline economy. This game has somehow turned my keyboard into a part-time job for cats, and I respect that.
Also, I expected “cute pet app” and got way more personality than I thought. Different cats, weird little quirks, room and garden, toys, furniture, scratchers, and the constant possibility that your decorative choices will be judged by a pixel animal with zero income. Incredible.
Best part: it stays chill. No stress, no punishment, no nonsense. Just little cats vibing at the bottom of your screen like they pay rent. It’s cozy, funny, and dangerously effective at making me care about virtual creatures who contribute absolutely nothing to society.
Probably the worst idle game I've ever played. I have no idea what's going on, but I literally finished the game in 7 minutes. I had two achievements left - play for 2 hours and play for 10 hours, so I just idled overnight and got the last two. Seven minutes for an idle game is ridiculous. Also the UX/UI was really horrible. There is a tiny box in the corner with all of the items you can buy and the scroll is too fast and you can see like two items at a time. The pixel art is also all different dimensions and it looks so weird. Also when you bathe them they turn into completely different cats.
First game I played with genAI (it was gifted) though it was only used to localization... never again.
if the maomaomao able move to my second screen, it will be ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ PERFECT !!!! if can load and save as image background without opening the game, it will be great. 8.5/10
Mao Mao Mao Joins the Cat Awareness Feline Sale 2026! 🐱Hello everyone!We’re excited to announce that Mao Mao Mao has been officially selected for the Cat Awareness Feline Sale 2026 on Steam!The event will run from August 7 to August 17, featuring a wide variety of cat-themed games from developers around the world.During the event, Mao Mao Mao will be available at a special discount.In Mao Mao Mao, a tiny pixel cat lives directly on your desktop. Watch your little companion walk around, relax, play and keep you company while you work or browse.Join us in celebrating cats, raising awareness for feline adoption and filling Steam with even more adorable cat games!Thank you for supporting Mao Mao Mao and indie games. 🐾Cat Awareness Feline Sale 2026 📅 August 7–17 🏷️ Special event discountDon’t forget to tell your cat-loving friends!
🐾 MaoMaoMao Update is Live! A new update is here with some highly requested features to give your desktop companion even more freedom:Fullscreen Roaming: Your cat can now wander across your entire screen.Resizable Scene: Adjust the game window size to perfectly fit your workspace.Notepad Strolls: Watch your cat casually walk across your open Notepads.Monitor Switching: Easily swap which monitor your furry friend lives on.Launch on Startup: Added an option to boot the game automatically with your PC.General Polish: Various under-the-hood Quality of Life (QoL) improvements for a smoother experience.P.S. Ever wonder what happens if you look up, look down, look left, look right, and then type A B A B? Just a thought... 😉Excuse me sir, I was using that. 💻 #cozygames #cat
Fullscreen Roaming: Your cat can now wander across your entire screen. Resizable Scene: Adjust the game window size to perfectly fit your workspace. Notepad Strolls: Watch your cat casually walk across your open Notepads. Monitor Switching: Easily swap which monitor your furry friend lives on. Launch on Startup: Added an option to boot the game automatically with your PC. General Polish: Various under-the-hood Quality of Life (QoL) improvements for a smoother experience. P.S. Ever wonder what happens if you look up, look down, look left, look right, and then type A B A B? Just a thought... 😉
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