Amaru: The Self-Care Pet

In-app purchases
4.4
9.13K reviews
500K+
Downloads
Content rating
PEGI 3
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About this game

Amaru is here to support your self-care!

Feed, pet, customize, and play minigames with the adorable Amaru while being rewarded for taking care of yourself! The game contains engaging goal-setting, mindfulness, and journal activities that provide a fun way to build focus and resilience to stress, anxiety, and depression.

Explore the mysterious world of Enso to earn Collectibles, unlock Amaru’s story, and help him find his way home!

“Finally, a game that promotes (and reinforces) positive, long-term mental-health habits! It's enjoyable & the artwork is beautifully done. Daily goals are customizable, but there is a variety of preset goals to choose from to get you started. It's calming at the end of your day and refreshing at the beginning. Doesn't leave you frustrated and mentally depleted like most other games. Plus, magic kitties! ❤️😻”
- Kat, Google Play Reviewer (March 8, 2023)

“It's clear that the people behind this app care about helping people. I am genuinely floored about how focused the game is on self-care and the player. This is especially apparent in the 'free trial' aspect of this app- none of the self-care elements are behind a paywall, and they have an entire system for people to donate full copies of the game to those in financial need. The game is reassuring and never unhealthily pressures. also the animation is so good. I'd say more but I have no more space.”
- Celia, Google Play Reviewer (July 9, 2023)

FINANCIAL NEED? READ BELOW!

Want the full version but can’t afford it? No problem! All the self-care features in the app are completely FREE, and the game contains NO ADS! There will be points where you will be asked to pay to unlock story features or optional skins, but if you have financial need, you can apply for a free copy through our Keys for Those in Need Program. You’ll be given a place in line, and when a copy becomes available, you’ll receive it for FREE! We just ask that you pay it forward when you can!

WHAT’S INSIDE:

• A virtual pet to feed, pet, and care for!
• Make Amaru your own with custom colors and skins!
• Beautiful hand-drawn animation that evolves as your Bond grows stronger.
• A goal-setting system that rewards you for self-care.
• Journaling modes that promote free expression and support well-being.
• 20+ guided breathing and mindfulness meditation recordings scientifically shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression with voicing and subtitles.
• Fun, low-pressure Mini-games to play with Amaru
• Gorgeous environments with unique, relaxing soundscapes like ocean waves or falling rain.
• 100+ lore-rich items revealing details about the fantasy world of Enso and its inhabitants.
• Hundreds of player-submitted Affirmation messages to brighten your day!

LANGUAGES:

This app is only in available in English, but we will be localizing to new languages soon.

FOLLOW US:

@fogofmaya on IG, Twitter, and TikTok can communicate with us via Discord (link is in the app).
Updated on
3 Sept 2025
Available on
Android, Windows*
*Powered by Intel® technology

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.4
8.34K reviews
M'k .-.
4 January 2022
I downloaded the game today and so far I'm very impressed. The animation on the cat is just gorgeous and would like to compliment the animator for that! I know from exp how hard animation could be but you pulled it off! Further I just really enjoy the game as it's starting to help me. I've got a messed up sleep schedule and I hope this will help me with it. I also got trouble concentrating and so far everything is going fine :3. I will update when I know more. Keep up the amazing work! :D
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Six Wing Studios
12 January 2022
Thank you for your review! Lexie is a wonderful artist and we are lucky to have her on the team. She really brought Amaru to life! If you have any suggestions on how we can improve, please don't hesitate to share your ideas. I look forward to hearing more about your experience with Amaru. Thank you for your support!
Michelle Enderink
2 September 2025
I didn't regret downloading this game. After a while, this game genuinely helped me through my tough times. The affirmation makes me feel understanding and like myself. I love this animal so much, it reminds me of cats and I love cats! So this is even better. This wholesome game is the best app I've ever had from other games I've tried. So I bought the full unlock. Good luck to make this game even better!
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Ava George
2 September 2025
this is the only self care app that has ever actually helped me. it doesn't punish you if you forget for a few days and amaru is very cute. I love the puzzles and often do the self care task to calm amaru down just so I can play puzzles.
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What's new

- Hotfix
- Surprise! Amaru makes noises now! Feed or pet him to hear his little chirps.
- A lot of behind-the-scenes systems works that you hopefully won't notice at all. Shoot us a message if anything seems off!