PokéPet Desktop

A relaxing and nostalgic Pokémon fan game that runs above your taskbar. While you work or browse, wild Pocket Monster may appear — throw a ball and try to catch them! Build your Dex, unlock new routes, and enjoy classic music from the series.

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⚠️ Important Notices:

🖥️ Desktop App Required for Transparency To run the game with a transparent background, you must download and run the executable version of the game. This allows you to do other tasks on your computer while playing. The Web version only provides a simulation of the desktop background.

📖 About the Game: PokePet Desktop is a lightweight, nostalgic fan-made companion game that lives quietly above your taskbar. While you're using your computer, wild Pokémon may randomly appear. Your task? Catch them with a precise Ball throw!

Inspired by the mechanics and encounter rates of FireRed, the game features:

🧭 Real route-based spawn chances
🎯 Capture mechanics similar to the original games
🧩 A growing Dex
💸 In-game currency to unlock new routes
🎵 Built-in nostalgic playlist from Emerald and Heart Gold
🧩 Interface customization to better position on your screen

All while you do your daily tasks — it's like having a chill background pet, but it's a Pokémon!

🕹️ Current Features:
✅ Wild monsters cross your screen from time to time
✅ Throw Balls to catch them
✅ Earn coins for each successful capture
✅ View and complete your Dex
✅ Unlock new areas (routes) with coins
✅ Classic music in the background
✅ Vertical adjustment for better screen fit

🔮 Upcoming Features:
🛒 In-game shop: Ball upgrades, lures, timers
🌊 New encounter types: Surfing, Fishing, Headbutt
🌟 Special events with rare monsters 
🎒 Evolution and level-up systems
🎯 Daily quests and collection milestones
🧠 Smarter spawn system over time

🧪 How to Play: Download the game and launch it. Position it just above your taskbar. Use your computer as normal. When a wild monster appears, click quickly to throw a Ball. Build your collection, earn coins, unlock more!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is a free fan-made project created out of love for the Pokémon franchise. No profit is made from this game. All rights to Pokémon belong to Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokémon Company.