Feeling unproductive? Lock in with NOODS and bring functional desktop companions to your computer! These buddies react in real-time to your desktop activity to bring fun into your workspace. Featuring built-in productivity tools to keep you on track, turn your lonely grind into a cozy work session!

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Note: This Early Access software is not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to use this software in its current state, then you should wait to see if it progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’re releasing NOODS in Early Access to bring players into our development process. Community creativity is core to NOODS plus our custom engine needs a lot of different testing from users with different computers.”

Approximately how long will this software be in Early Access?

“We plan to remain in Early Access for one to two years, giving us time to implement player-requested features.

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of NOODS is planning to have the following:

-A broader cast of desktop companion characters (beyond Lily the raccoon)
-Unlockable trinkets and mini-games
-Enhanced reminder and wellness features (i.e. hydration cues, app blocking)
-A robust selfie and social sharing system
-A customizable character creator and skin packs
-Steam Achievements and community-generated skins via Steam Workshop

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“This version is fully playable and designed to gather early feedback on features, animation polish, and bug fixes.

Will this software be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Both Early Access and final version will be free to download. Price will not change when we leave early access. ”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We involve our community with bug reports and feedback logs, and our discord community.”
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About This Software

NOODS (Niche Operators Orchestrating Desktop Shenanigans) is part productivity tool and part virtual buddy, featuring a helpful digital companion that lives on your desktop and transforms lonely grinds into cozy work sessions.

Niche Operators

Say hello to your new virtual pet! These “desktop roommates” are happy to hang out on your PC and see what you’re up to, lending a hand with pomodoro timers, to-do lists, and a way to block distracting apps. Your first Operator (in Early Access) is the retro-inspired and lovingly hand-animated Lily; a raccoon gamer girl who is as dedicated to keeping you company as she is at cracking her own high score.

As multiple characters are released, you will be able to switch between Operators with different looks, personalities, and habits. Choose the one best suited for the task at hand, or the one who you want to toss around like a ball- we won’t judge you. In later releases, we aim to make a tool to allow you to create your own Operator from scratch. Cool, right?

Stay Focused

Part idle clicker, part virtual buddy, Operators have many useful abilities to lend you a hand; timers, schedules, and more to come! So keep an eye out for upcoming releases. Designed to keep you focused and facilitate your real-life tasks, your Operator is just the right balance of subtle and functional to provide what you need, when you need it.

  • To-Do Lists

  • Pomodoro and Timers

  • Screenshots

  • Stopwatch and Alarms

  • Blocklist and Focus Mode

  • Cross-computer syncing (via Steam)

A Little Spice

You won’t get away with slacking on your Operator’s watch: Lily has been known to give her input on ALL of your activities. Keep your important windows out of her reach, and let her help you stay productive! Or else.

  • Uses your desktop as her personal playground

  • Window destruction

  • Hidden minigame(s)

  • Shimeji-inspired, but better!

Note that no AI is being used- our Operators value your privacy and the environment, just like we do.

System Requirements

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macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 @ 3.2 GHZ
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Graphics card with DX9
    Minimum:
    • Requires an Apple processor
    • OS: macOS Tahoe
    • Processor: Apple M1

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