Screen Mates

Desktop Animation :

- Free Screen Mates characters and animals, for Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
DesktopMates :

- Animated characters as interactive companions, capable of speech and doing tasks, using Microsoft Agent Technology.
eSheep 2 :

- An animated sheep interacts on the desktop, including sticky note reminders and email notification.
Global Beach Limited Virtual Creatures :

- A tarantula and a MOPy fish, that can live on a PC as long as it is cared for and nurtured is offered. A free, limited run version is available.
Global Pets 2002 :

- A virtual pet simulation that includes an online community.
Happy House - Your Virtual Rodent :

- A hamster that will walk around, stuff its cheeks with food, unload the food, eat, sleep, groom itself and sleep. For Windows and Mac.
inDesktop :

- Free, interactive, animated programs including television and movie themes.
Oska DeskMates :

- Interactive characters for Windows that react when touched, and can be moved around the screen with the mouse.
TopDesktop :

- Screen Mates in the categories of animals, cartoons, holidays, people and sports.
Widgipedia :

- A Widgets resource that includes a gallery, samples, tutorials, and community.
XPenguins :

- Animated penguins run around the desktop and jump off open windows. WinPenguins or the Linux/Unix version available. Free, licensed under the GNU GPL.