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Confirmed Character House information on character creation, display modes, idle collection, multiplayer, and Demo availability.

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What is Character House?

Character House: Desktop Companion is a desktop pet and idle collection game by Yinengjie / ElfArtWorld. Customize your own characters, place them on your desktop, collect idle rewards, and visit friends in multiplayer.

  • A free Demo is available on Steam — the full game is in development for PC (Windows & macOS).
  • Create unique characters with detailed facial customization, outfits and accessories. Place them anywhere on your screen as desktop companions.
  • Collect idle rewards, craft setting cards, and visit other players' desktops in multiplayer mode.

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All Character House Guides

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Character House Beginner Guide

Everything you need to know to get started with Character House: Desktop Companion.

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Character House Tips

Useful tips for getting the most out of Character House: Desktop Companion.

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How to Play Character House

A complete overview of Character House gameplay mechanics and features.

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Character Creation Guide

Master the character creator with hundreds of parts to design your perfect companion.

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Accessories Guide

Learn how to collect, craft, and equip accessories for your desktop companion.

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Outfits & Styling

Discover how to style your Character House companion with different outfits and themes.

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Display Modes

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Display Modes Guide

Learn about the three display modes and how to customize your companion's desktop behavior.

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Corner Mode

How Corner mode provides unobtrusive desktop companionship.

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Standing Mode

How Standing mode works and when to use it.

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Idle Collection Guide

How idle collection works and how to maximize your resource gathering.

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Crafting & Synthesis

Learn how to craft and synthesize items in Character House.

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Setting Cards

How setting cards work to define your companion's personality and behaviors.

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Multiplayer

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Multiplayer & Visiting Friends

How multiplayer works in Character House: Desktop Companion.

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Visiting Friends Guide

How to visit and see your friends' companions in Character House.

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Character House on Steam

Find Character House: Desktop Companion on Steam and join the community.

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Release Date & Status

Character House release date information and current availability.

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Demo Guide

What the Character House Demo includes and how to get it.

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Gameplay Overview

An overview of Character House gameplay features and mechanics.

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Review & Impressions

Community impressions and feature overview of Character House: Desktop Companion.

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System Requirements

Minimum and recommended system requirements for Character House: Desktop Companion.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Character House: Desktop Companion — features, platforms, multiplayer and more.
What is Character House: Desktop Companion?

Character House: Desktop Companion is a desktop pet and idle collection game developed by Yinengjie / ElfArtWorld. You customize your own characters, place them on your desktop as companions, collect idle rewards, craft setting cards, and visit friends in multiplayer mode.

What platforms does Character House support?

Character House: Desktop Companion is available on PC — Windows and macOS. You can find it on Steam. The game is designed to run as a desktop overlay, so your characters live right on your screen alongside your daily work.

Is there a free demo?

Yes. A free Demo is available on Steam so you can try character creation, basic display modes and idle collection before purchasing the full game.

How does character creation work?

The game offers detailed facial customization — including face shape, eyes, mouth, hairstyle, outfits and accessories. You can create unique characters and place multiple companions on your desktop at the same time.

What are display modes?

Display modes control how your character sits on your screen. You can switch between standing mode, sitting mode, corner mode and other layouts to fit your desktop workflow and wallpaper.

What is idle collection?

Your desktop companions passively collect idle rewards over time — even when you are not actively playing. You can also craft setting cards to customize their environment and unlock new interactions.

Can I visit other players' desktops?

Yes. The multiplayer mode lets you visit your friends' desktops and see their character setups in person. It is a casual social feature — drop in, look around and say hello.

Is Character House free to play?

The full game is a paid release on Steam. A free Demo is available so you can try the core features before buying.

What are setting cards?

Setting cards are craftable items that change your companion's desktop environment — backgrounds, props, weather effects and more. Collect idle materials and craft them to personalize your desktop scene.

Does the game use a lot of system resources?

Character House is designed to be lightweight. It runs as a small overlay on your desktop and uses minimal CPU and memory, so it will not interfere with your work or other applications.

Who is developing Character House?

Character House: Desktop Companion is developed by Yinengjie , also known as ElfArtWorld (妖异界). Check the official ElfArtWorld page and Steam store for the latest news and updates.

Where can I find official updates?

Visit the Steam store page for Character House: Desktop Companion, the official ElfArtWorld website, and the developer's Weibo account for patches, announcements and community news. This wiki is an independent fan-made guide and is not affiliated with Yinengjie or ElfArtWorld.