Push Push is a desktop idle game about pumping balloons. Cats do the pumping, each with its own Stamina and Luck stats, and you spend the resulting Meow Coins on more cats, more pumps, animal companions and island skins. It sits on your desktop while you do something else, and includes a one-click hide for when you need the screen back.

Chart credential: Push Push climbed +8 to #22 on the Steam 250 weekly chart, with a score of 7.43 from 65 reviews at 98% positive. Released 9 September 2026.

Key features

Stamina turns idling into a scheduling problem

Every cat has Stamina that drains the harder it pumps, and Luck that decides how often a balloon overclocks into a Gold or Prismatic one. Because those two stats pull against each other, choosing which cat pumps when is a real decision rather than a number that only goes up — the thing most idle games never manage.

Automation companions instead of an automation menu

Slacktail, Slackhoof and the other animal pals take over resource handling as you unlock them. Delivering automation as characters you collect rather than as an upgrade tab is why the mid-game does not feel like filling in a spreadsheet — the same mechanical progression, attached to something you wanted anyway.

Designed to be ignored

The one-click hide and the desktop framing are the whole product thesis: this is meant to accompany work, not compete with it. That also sets the ceiling — if you want a game that holds your attention for an evening, this is deliberately not built for it.

Where to find Push Push

Push Push is available on Steam for $4.49, discounted 10 percent from a $4.99 list price at the time of writing. It is single-player, with Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud, and lists full interface support for twelve languages. Buy Push Push on Steam.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Push Push cost?

Push Push is 4.49 dollars on Steam at the time of writing, a 10 percent discount from its 4.99 dollars list price.

Is Push Push a desktop pet game?

Yes. It runs on your desktop alongside other work and includes a one-click hide option, with an idle balloon-pumping loop rather than a windowed game you focus on.

How many cats are in Push Push?

The developer lists over 100 cats, balloons, pumps and accessories in total, with each cat having its own Stamina and Luck stats.

Does Push Push run in the background?

It is built for it. The game is designed to accompany work or study, and can be hidden with a single click when you need the screen.

Who made Push Push?

Push Push was developed and published by 1ceAgain. It released on Steam on 9 September 2026.