TomoBuddy

Why we made TomoBuddy

We are two developers who wanted pets of our own, but life, rising costs, and not enough time kept getting in the way. So we made TomoBuddy, a tiny virtual companion that brings some of the routine, affection, and lovable chaos of caring for a pet to your desktop.

Adopt a tiny desktop pet. Take care of it. Keep it alive.

Choose from 16 buddies, hatch one from an egg or open its delivery box, and welcome it into a transparent window on your desktop. Your buddy reacts while you type, snoozes on your local clock, and depends on you for food, play, cleanliness, and rest.

The goal is simple: keep your buddy alive

Watch four real needs. Hunger, happiness, hygiene, and energy decay over time. Feed, play with, clean, and rest your buddy before those needs run out. Neglect has consequences. If two needs reach zero, a 10-minute warning begins. Recover in time or your buddy will die and join your Memory Log. Nights are protected. Buddies automatically sleep from 10 PM to 7 AM on your local clock, so bedtime does not become a punishment.

Your desk, its home

It reacts while you type. Your buddy bobs along with keystrokes from any app. During Mealtime, the words you type become its dinner. Pet it, move it, care for it. Click and hold for hearts. Drag it anywhere on screen and it remembers its spot. Right-click for Feed, Play, Clean, and Sleep. Play between tasks. Feeding Frenzy, Tag, Workout, and Shower cleaning turn daily care into quick desktop minigames.

Choose your level of responsibility

Cozy: Time pauses when TomoBuddy is closed. Enjoy the companionship without XP, levels, or away-time pressure. Devoted: Needs pass in real time, but being away cannot kill your buddy. Earn XP, levels, evolution, and increased rewards. Ironheart: Unlock full daytime stakes for experienced caretakers, including stronger rewards and real consequences while you are away.

Grow a collection

16 buddies to choose from, including Pugoo, Cooper, Snoozer, Two-Can, Sunflower, Sorry Alpaca, and a porcupine in a very small cape. Progress in Devoted and Ironheart modes. Earn XP, evolve, collect milestone treasures, and unlock a second pet slot at level 5. Build a useful bag. Earn coins through care and minigames, shop for food and supplies, and spot valuable finds by rarity. Raise more than one buddy. Keep one on your desktop while another hangs out in a scene you choose for the Playpen. Remember the life you shared. Earn achievements and revisit important moments in a collapsible life log.

Updates coming soon

TomoBuddy will keep growing. Upcoming plans include a Wardrobe with collectible cosmetics for personalizing your buddies, plus new ways to connect and play with friends. We will share more as each update is ready.