Amaru: The Self-Care Pet

In-app purchases
9.87K reviews
Content rating
PEGI 3
500K+
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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).
Support mindful self-care habits with your very own virtual pet!
Updated on
Aug 1, 2026
Available on
Android, Windows*
*Powered by Intel® technology
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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
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  • 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

9.01K reviews
thegamingfloofysnake
June 4, 2021
I've played for about half an hour and so far it seems alright. Amaru is cute but it sorta sucks the app is so limited unless you pay. I get that the devs need money but the target audience seems to be depressed teenagers who may not be in a position to get money from parents. It would be nice if at least one of each type of exercise is available for free, or at least you could use the currency to get new types without paying to unlock the store. Good concept so far but needs a lot of work. 👍
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Six Wing Studios
June 4, 2021
Hi there! Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately we can't pour from an empty cup, so we do need to charge for the game. We're glad you see the potential and assure you the revenue from sales will help us continue building Amaru to be an even greater experience
Lukas Shrike
November 13, 2022
I've only been using this app for a few days, but it's been really good so far :]. I love the ability to set your screen time and send Amaru to nap when he's tired, so you don't feel rushed to do as much as possible, but you just do a little every so often throughout the day. And having captions for all the exercises and visuals to follow along for the music minigame is really helpful if your auditory processing isn't great. Love this creature.
167 people found this review helpful
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Six Wing Studios
December 9, 2022
So glad you're enjoying it!
Samantha Torry
November 3, 2022
I've tried every app possible for trying to build better habits and sort my mental health out and this has been the only one I have stuck with. I love the affirmations you get when you complete a goal they really help, I love that the goals are manageable and are set around your personal standards and are general goals not focused so it gives you the power to do what you feel like while building new habits. I've still got a long way to go but this app is really helping!!
108 people found this review helpful
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Six Wing Studios
October 26, 2023
So glad you're enjoying it!

What’s new

Improved new user experience!
- We've made the tutorial much shorter and moved account creation to settings!

The Alerty Birdsnest!
- Our new newsfeed reduces popups, let's you know if we have news, and gives you beads for checking the news and backing up your save files!

Collaboration with Monster Walk: Survive!
- We've created a new Monster Walk Puzzle Pack! Secret details for how to unlock it will be announced soon!