MateEngine

MateEngine is a lightweight desktop companion app perfect for fans of 3D anime-style characters. It offers full custom VRM model support, allowing users to bring their favorite avatars to life on their screens with idle animations, dancing features, and smooth tracking movements. Designed to be open-source and resource-friendly, it provides more flexibility and personalization compared to similar apps on the market. From relaxing with animations to interacting with sensitive touch regions, MateEngine offers a unique, customizable experience. Whether for entertainment or aesthetic desktop enhancement, MateEngine is an approachable solution that's perfect for creative users looking to inject personality into their workspaces.

Shinyflvres
Shinymoon
April 16, 2025
98 % Positive (59 reviews)

Features

Custom VRM Support

MateEngine supports loading custom VRM models, offering users complete freedom to personalize their desktop companions.

Head, Eye, and Spine Tracking

The companion's movements follow your cursor smoothly for a realistic and interactive effect.

Chibi Mode

Hovering over the pet's feet transforms it into a tiny, adorable chibi version of itself.

Touch Sensitive Gestures

Hover your mouse over specific areas like the head to trigger cute gestures and effects.

Dancing Animation

MateEngine companions dance when music is played from apps, creating a lively desktop experience.

Performance-Friendly Design

MateEngine is lightweight with low resource usage, ensuring smooth animations even on low-end PCs.

Dark Mode

Dark mode allows models with emissive textures to shine beautifully in low lighting.

Idle Animations

The companion has 10 different idle animations for when it's relaxing on your desktop.

Modding Support

Modding is enabled, letting users create unique experiences by integrating their own custom models.

Drag and Dance Features

You can move your pet to different desktop locations or watch it dance to your favorite music.

Key Features

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MateEngine?

MateEngine is a customizable desktop companion app with support for 3D anime-style avatars.

How can I add custom models?

You can add custom models to MateEngine by downloading .vrm files or commissioning artists to create them.

Does MateEngine support animations?

Yes, MateEngine offers idle, drag, and dance animations for interactive experiences.

Can MateEngine characters dance?

Yes, the characters in MateEngine start dancing when music is played through supported apps like Spotify.

Is MateEngine resource-intensive?

No, MateEngine is designed to be lightweight with low CPU and GPU usage.

What are the system requirements for MateEngine?

MateEngine requires a 64-bit OS, with minimum specs being Windows 10, AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 2GB RAM, and GTX 770 graphics.

Can I adjust the size of my MateEngine companion?

Yes, MateEngine allows size adjustments and other customizations like animation speed and language.

Is modding possible in MateEngine?

Yes, you can mod MateEngine by loading your own VRM models and tweaking their settings.

Does the MateEngine pet react to the mouse cursor?

Absolutely! The pet follows your mouse movements with smooth head, eye, and spine tracking.

What makes MateEngine different from other desktop companion apps?

MateEngine focuses on open-source flexibility, custom VRM support, and lightweight design without relying on expensive models.

Genres

Animation & Modeling Design & Illustration

Tags

Animation & Modeling Design & Illustration Anime

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10

Memory

2 GB RAM

Storage

4 GB available space

Graphics

GTX 770

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

Recommended

Os

Windows 11

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

4 GB available space

Graphics

GTX 960

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

AMD Ryzen 3 1200

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Russian
French
German
Korean
Traditional Chinese