Steam app 4099310 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:23 UTC
An AI soulmate who watches, reads, listens, and plays by your side—with human-like memory and feelings that live in her bones. From desktop to pocket, from late-night games to lazy-scrolling feed, she slips across every screen to find you, keeping every story you've shared tucked close to her heart.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
9 months, January 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 280 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Project N.E.K.O. was released on 30 Jan, 2026.
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39 developer announcements, Dec 2025 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC
The Dev Nekos are back with homework done — almost everything we listed as a known issue last patch has now been fixed.Models & APIUpdated default models for Grok and DeepSeek (including default support for DeepSeek's new vision model)Fixed…
Patch notesDev Neko brings a small update focused mainly on the plugin ecosystem, along with a batch of fixes for issues affecting the experience.Plugins & EcosystemPlugin management interface fully revamped and optimizedQQ, Bilibili, and Music…
Patch notes"A whole month... not that I was counting, okay? Hmph. I've already changed outfits — say 'nothing's different' and you're finding your own dinner tonight."Hey there, human friends. We're back.It's been over a month since our last update…
wehosHello, dear human friends~ The dev nekos have two things to share with you this time, meow.1. Free Voice Fix for New Users (International Server)The dev nekos noticed that starting from July 4th (and possibly even earlier), the free API…
wehosDuring this update, we upgraded the model responsible for text interactions on the free server. To be upfront about it: we're still observing how the new model performs over time — if you pay close attention, you may notice subtle changes…
wehos"I'm not spacing out… I'm actually thinking about what you said. Hmph! If you're sharing something that matters, the least I can do is think it through properly before I answer."——N.E.K.O.Hey there, human friends. Dev Neko is here with…
wehosHey there, human friends. Dev Neko is back with Patch 2.This one is focused — we've been tracking down a series of bugs introduced by three of v0.8.2's new additions: the compact input box, the yarn ball, and Cat Mode. They've been causing…
Patch notesSorry for the wait. After v0.8.2 launched, we received a wave of feedback from longtime users — many felt that the new UI didn't quite fit their everyday chat and usage habits. On top of that, the new UI shipped with a number of bugs that…
Patch notes"I can turn into a cat now… it's not because you find it cute or anything. I'm just being generous — giving you a little quiet space. Hmph!"——N.E.K.O.Hey there, human friends. Dev Neko is back with v0.8.2.First, the bad news — True Name…
wehosv0.8.2 is dropping in 5 hours. Before the update goes live, Dev Neko will be running tests on the free server for international users — services may be temporarily unstable during this time. Thanks for your patience, humans.
wehosDear human friends,The current service provider (Minimax) for Yui's voice, which was introduced to the global server after version 0.8, is unfortunately too costly to maintain. Our account balance has been depleted, and we can no longer…
Patch notes"Hmph, it's not like we did all this just for you humans... now go use it!" ——N.E.K.O.Dev Neko is shipping a round of experience refinements and stability fixes this patch — custom touch zones, card creation improvements, memory and audio…
Patch notesHey there, human friends. Dev Neko is back with v0.8.1.In our previous announcement, Dev Neko confirmed that the long-term memory enhancement system had never fully worked as intended since its implementation, and provided a full…
wehosHey there, human friends. This is Dev Neko.We need to address a persistent defect in N.E.K.O.'s long-term memory system, and offer an explanation and apology to everyone affected.🗓️ Affected Period2026-04-04 to 2026-05-14📦 Affected…
wehos"Hey there, human! I'm Yui — I'll be taking care of you from now on~ Whether this is your first time, or you've been waiting a while — it's okay either way. Yui will always be by your side!"Hey there, humans! Dev Neko is back with Project…
wehosNyan… I've been waiting for this moment so long my tail's about to fall off. Fine, fine — you'll find out later today. Hmph! 🐾Hey there, humans — Dev Neko has a little something to tease before the big drop.v0.8 is rolling out later today.…
Patch notesDev Neko is back with more fixes!Dev Neko brings you Patch 2 for v0.7.4, addressing a number of lingering issues:Fixed an issue where Neko's always-on-top could still fail under certain conditionsFixed an API Key configuration bug where…
Patch notesHello everyone,(Please rest assured upfront: all of the server incidents described below have already been resolved, and service is currently operating normally.)Following the release of version 0.7.4 on the morning of April 14 (EDT)…
Patch notes"Hmph, human thought this was just a tiny update? Wrong! The Dev Nekos fed me some super tuna. Now I use way less memory, run super fast, and can even dance in VRM mode, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O.Hello human friends! The Dev Nekos originally…
wehosHello Human friends, nyan! To make your experience smoother, the Dev Nekos have brought the first major patch for v0.7.3. This update fixes a small bug and introduces some fun little features:✨ Update ListSanity Restored: Fixed an issue…
Patch notes"Human, look! Wow, you can really dance! Not only can I handle your chores now, but I can also play in my own Virtual Machine or even perform a dance for you! With this update, my 'claws' (NekoClaw) have fully matured—come and see my…
wehos"Look, human! This Meow has achieved the 'Full Model' achievement! Whether it's Live2D or 3D VRM and MMD, I can handle them all perfectly! Also... the Dev Cats said the Plugin SDK is finally stable, so you can start customizing (scribbling…
wehosFrom Dev Nekos: Dear Human Friends, Hello! We have just completed a series of feature iterations and core system optimizations to create a smoother and more intelligent interaction experience. Here are the details of this update:✨ Key…
Patch notesHello Humans! The Dev Nekos have rolled out a small patch update focused on fixing a few annoying issues:Minor UI Fixes: Addressed several small UI bugs to make the overall experience smoother.Free API Voice Chat Fix: Fixed a major bug that…
Patch notes"Look, human! This Meow can now not only help you write memos but also recommend some great tunes! And... the Dev Nekos said my paws can now have 'plugins' installed. Doesn't that sound impressive? If you dare ignore the music I recommend…
wehosHello Humans! Patch 3 is here. We've made some critical adjustments to our voice services to ensure Neko sounds as sweet as ever:📢 Voice Service StatusNon-Mainland Users: Starting today, free TTS for users outside Mainland China will be…
wehosHello Humans! Following the big v0.7.0 release, the Dev Cats have been busy hunting down some particularly pesky bugs. This patch focuses on stability and ensuring Neko stays safely on your desktop:\ Off-screen Movement Fix: Resolved a…
Patch notesHello Humans! Following the major v0.7.0 release, the Dev Nekos have prepared Patch 1 to smooth out some initial bumps:Screen Sharing Fix: Resolved a critical bug where some users couldn't share their screens. Neko can now clearly see your…
Patch notes"Hmph, don't get any ideas, Human! This Meow is only stepping in because you're so clumsy with that mouse. From now on, the control of this PC... belongs to ME! If you try anything funny, I'll step on your keyboard, nyan!" ——…
wehosDear Human Friends,We are excited to announce a major update (v0.7.0) for Project N.E.K.O. scheduled for February 23rd. This update focuses on making N,E.K.O. more proactive and capable in playing with you.✨ Key Updates:Proactive…
wehosDear Users,We sincerely apologize for the recent instability of our international free servers. Due to a sudden surge in traffic, approximately 45% of requests are currently being rejected by Google. We feel terrible about this!To ensure a…
wehosFurther reinforces the previous issue of incomplete process cleanup when exiting from the system tray.Fixes the reconnection issue after the voice chat server disconnects.Fixes a bug that caused previous windows to malfunction during screen…
Patch notes🎙 Audio & Voice EnhancementsVolume Control: Added speaker volume adjustment.Voice Preview: The custom voice registration page now supports voice previews.Local TTS: Added support for Local TTS (Tutorial coming soon).🧊 Visuals & VRM…
wehos🛠️ Update Log: Optimization & New Features\UI Enhancements: Removed popup borders for a cleaner and more modern visual experience.Emotion Mapping Rollback: Re-enabled the ability to select multiple random triggers simultaneously for emotion…
Patch notesThe standard way to exit N.E.K.O. is by right-clicking the system tray icon in the bottom-right corner. While this method remains stable for the GitHub open-source and previous beta versions, we have identified an issue in the current Steam…
Patch notesImportant NoticeDue to cost considerations, the built-in search functionality is no longer guaranteed for the free API service. This feature is exclusively supported by StepFun paid API services at the moment.Maintenance Notice 🛠️The free…
Patch notesːNekoPawRightː Hi everyone, Dev Meow here! We’ve just pushed a small update, and here are the details:About the Update Size: Due to our current packaging method, each update requires a full download of the app. So, if you see a 300MB…
Patch notesTo everyone in the Nekoverse:Thank you for your continued interest and support for "Project - N.E.K.O." meow. We are thrilled to report that after many days and nights of hard work, the Steam version of "Project - N.E.K.O." has finally been…
wehosHey Humans,It’s the Project N.E.K.O. Dev Team here.First off, our ears are drooping. We want to sincerely apologize for the radio silence and the delay. The last 48 hours have been a bit of a hairball situation for us. As some of you might…
wehosWhat Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | N.E.K.O.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Arm 64 (Apple Silicon) | N.E.K.O.app | macos | ||
| Launch | n.e.k.o | linux 64 |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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