Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know

Ember is a virtual pet who feels alive - and living on your desktop. Releasing Jul 14, 2026.

Jul 14, 2026Simby Windup MindsPrice: N/A
Quick verdict Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures is one of the most anticipated upcoming Sim games on Steam, set for Jul 14, 2026. It's on our trending radar ahead of launch — a strong early signal. If you like Sim games such as Tiny Glade, THE LIFT: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, Fields of Mistria, it's worth a wishlist.

About Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures

Imagine you could take a lovable NPC out of a AAA game and have her live on your desktop. Your best fur fren, keeping you company while you work and play. That’s Ember – driven by a rich game AI (NOT LLM AI!) with moods, needs, and tail wags. Can you pet the dog? Anytime you need a mood-boosting moment in between checking e-mails! Stay: Ember’s Desktop Adventures is a game that loves you back. Best Girl Ever She’s the prettiest, smartest, desktop pet in the whole wide world. Yes she is. Yes she is! So real and loveable, you’ll hope she doesn’t shed. And you’ll miss her if you have to send her offscreen. Always happy to greet you and get skritches, at least until mealtime. Important Zoom call? You can ask her to settle in a corner to snooze, and she’ll obey. Rich Emotional State Ember is endlessly curious about the strange hooman things that happen on your desktop. She has needs too – play, food, rest, novelty – but she won’t be annoying about it. Mostly. Just like a fly, she watches your cursor move around . Until she doesn't want to! Accessories, Toys, and Treats Dress her up, play fetch, give her a snack. Unlock more items over time. Try not to embarrass her.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Genre
Sim
Developer
Windup Minds
Release
Jul 14, 2026
Price
N/A

Should You Play Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures?

Who it's for: fans of Sim games like Tiny Glade, THE LIFT: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, Fields of Mistria.

Imagine you could take a lovable NPC out of a AAA game and have her live on your desktop. Your best fur fren, keeping you company while you work and play. That’s Ember – driven by a rich game AI (NOT LLM AI!) with moods, needs, and tail wags. Can you pet the dog? Anytime you need a mood-boosting moment in between checking e-mails! Stay: Ember’s Desktop Adventures is a game that loves you back. Best Girl Ever She’s the prettiest, smartest, desktop pet in the whole wide world. Yes she is. Yes she is! So real and loveable, you’ll hope she doesn’t shed. And …

Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of its Jul 14, 2026 release.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit or higher · Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 · Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1050 / Radeon RX 560 · Storage: 5 GB available space · Additional Notes: Solid state storage is recommended

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit or higher

Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures release?
Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures is set to launch on Jul 14, 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
What kind of game is Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures?
Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures is a Sim game. Ember is a virtual pet who feels alive - and living on your desktop.
Is Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures multiplayer or co-op?
No — Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures on Steam Deck or consoles?
Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures cost?
Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
What are Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures worth wishlisting?
If you enjoy Sim games like Tiny Glade, THE LIFT: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, Fields of Mistria, yes. It's on our trending radar.
Who made Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures?
Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures is developed by Windup Minds.
What games is Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures similar to?
Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures sits alongside Sim games such as Tiny Glade, THE LIFT: Supernatural Handyman Simulator, Fields of Mistria.
What platforms is Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures on?
Stay: Ember's Desktop Adventures is available on Windows.

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