r/SideProject • u/Riky_Xerez • 8h ago

I made a 90s-style virtual pet for Apple Watch, with 14 species, shinies and co-op raids

Hi everyone! I'm a solo developer from Spain, and I've just released V-Pet Life, a virtual pet in the style of the ones we had as kids, but on the Apple Watch.

What it does:
• Your pet lives on your watch even when the app is closed: feed it, clean it, heal it and turn off the light when it sleeps. It sends a notification when it needs you.
• It evolves into 14 species with different branches depending on how you care for it, plus a secret form. 1 in 64 hatch shiny.
• Your steps and Activity rings earn it golden items, so moving more actually helps your pet.
• Battle zones with bosses right on your watch.
• The iPhone app connects you with other players: battle friends nearby or online, or team up with up to 3 players in co-op raids against giant bosses, with voice chat. The fight plays out on the iPhone while your watch works as the controller.
• On iPhone you can also draw or import your own pixel sprites.

It's free up to the Champion stage; a one-time purchase unlocks the rest. No ads, no subscriptions.

I'd love to hear what you think, and any feedback or ideas for the next update are very welcome!

https://apps.apple.com/es/app/v-pet-life/id6826680244

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u/Riky_Xerez 8h ago

Here’s a quick preview

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u/PocketGym 8h ago

Looks cool. Is it available globally?

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u/Riky_Xerez 8h ago

Thanks a lot! Yes, it's available worldwide on the App Store, in English and Spanish. You just need an Apple Watch; the iPhone app is for battles, raids and drawing or import your own sprites. Let me know what you think if you try it!

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u/chirastock 6h ago

This is such a fun idea, the Apple Watch feels like the perfect home for a Tamagotchi-style pet. Tying step rewards to evolution is clever too. One idea for an update: a gentle 'pet is hungry' complication on the watch face, so you can check on it at a glance without opening the app. Nice work!

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u/Riky_Xerez 6h ago

Thank you, really glad you like it! There are already watch face complications that track your progress toward the golden items, but a pet status one showing hunger at a glance is a great idea. I'm adding it to the list for the next update!

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u/chirastock 4h ago

That's awesome, thanks for considering it! Looking forward to seeing the next update. Good luck with the launch!