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Use stunning live wallpapers on your desktop. Animate your own images to create new wallpapers or import videos/websites and share them on the Steam Workshop!

Wallpaper Engine is a utilities, anime and software game developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team.
Released on November 16th 2018 is available only on Windows in 23 languages: English, German, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Danish, Czech, Arabic, Ukrainian, Indonesian and Persian.

It has received 894,458 reviews of which 876,898 were positive and 17,560 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 3.86€ on Instant Gaming.

The Steam community has classified Wallpaper Engine into these genres:

Utilities Anime Software Design & Illustration Animation & Modeling First-Person Indie Memes Cute Action Singleplayer Funny Early Access Photo Editing Sandbox Horror Gaming Game Development

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Processor: 1.66 GHz Intel i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: HD Graphics 4000 or above
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 512 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Windows N versions require the 'Media Feature Pack' from Microsoft.

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2026
most gamers stare at their desktop so just get this so at least you stare at something cool
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Oct. 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4,000+ Hours Later and Still Going Strong I have been using Wallpaper Engine for well over 4,000 hours across my laptop, desktop, and gaming machines, and it is still one of the best programs I have ever purchased on Steam. It runs smoothly, uses minimal resources, and brings every screen I own to life with movement and creativity. Even after all this time, people still ask how I make my wallpapers move. I never tell them, because if I did, everyone at work would be doing the same thing. What really sets Wallpaper Engine apart is the endless creativity of the artists who contribute to it. There is always something new, unique, and sometimes even mind-blowing. Whether you want subtle motion or full interactive displays, there is something for everyone. If you enjoy customizing your setup and want your desktop to reflect your style, this is a must-have. After thousands of hours, it is still running perfectly and continues to impress me every day.
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July 2025
Wallpaper Engine is honestly one of the best things I’ve ever bought on Steam, and that’s saying something considering how many random games I own. It’s not really a game, but more like the ultimate personalization tool for your desktop. The first time I fired it up and slapped a live, animated wallpaper on my screen, I was blown away. Suddenly my boring desktop was alive with moving art, videos, and even interactive stuff that responded to my mouse. It made just sitting at my PC feel fresh again. What I love most is the sheer creativity it unleashes. You can pick from thousands of community-made wallpapers, everything from chill scenic animations to ridiculous memes to trippy audio visualizers that pulse to your music. It feels like browsing through an endless gallery where you’re guaranteed to find something that fits your mood, your aesthetic, or your fandom. And if by some miracle you can’t find what you want, you can actually make your own or tweak existing ones with a pretty friendly editor. Performance was my big worry, but honestly, this thing is super well-optimized. I was scared it would tank my FPS in games or hog system resources, but most wallpapers barely make a dent, and there are tons of settings to adjust quality or pause the wallpaper when you’re running something full screen. It’s smart enough not to wreck your gaming experience, which makes it feel like a thoughtful piece of software rather than a flashy gimmick. If you’re someone who spends a ton of time at your PC (and let’s be real, who isn’t?), Wallpaper Engine is a small investment that completely changes how your desktop feels. Whether you want your favorite anime character waving at you every time you open your computer, a stunning moving landscape, or just a subtle aesthetic vibe to match your setup’s RGB lights, it’s all here. For the price of a coffee, it’s basically endless fun. Highly recommend grabbing it, your desktop will never look boring again.
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June 2025
The very definition of a must-have. It transforms your desktop and adds a whole new level of personalization. If you care even a little about aesthetics or customization, this is essential.
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May 2025
The wallpapers are cool, except when they are just straight up porn
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wallpaper Engine is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

Wallpaper Engine is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

Wallpaper Engine received 876,898 positive votes out of a total of 894,458 achieving an impressive rating of 9.73.
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Wallpaper Engine was developed and published by Wallpaper Engine Team.

Wallpaper Engine is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Wallpaper Engine is not playable on MacOS.

Wallpaper Engine is not playable on Linux.

There is a DLC available for Wallpaper Engine. Explore additional content available for Wallpaper Engine on Steam.

Wallpaper Engine is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

Wallpaper Engine does not support Steam Remote Play.

Wallpaper Engine does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Wallpaper Engine.

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9.7
876,898
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Developer
Wallpaper Engine Team
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Wallpaper Engine Team
Release 16 Nov 2018
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