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My Little Spider is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Fatal Fawn Games and was released on November 7, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

My Little Spider is a relaxing digital companion where you watch your spider collect over 50 unique bugs across five locations while you focus on other tasks. Customize and upgrade your spider, complete daily quests, and explore time-based bug appearances to fill your Bugopedia. Enjoy casual gameplay with charming visuals and community challenges.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions

  • The game features an adorable spider companion that adds charm and cuteness to the desktop experience.
  • It offers a relaxing idle gameplay style, allowing players to check in occasionally while multitasking on other tasks.
  • There are plenty of customization options, including hats and different spider skins, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • Progression can feel slow, with limited bug capacity and frequent need to manage the spider's web, which may frustrate some players.
  • Some users have reported technical issues, such as a green screen background on Linux and performance drops affecting other applications.
  • The game lacks depth in mechanics, which may lead to a feeling of repetitiveness and limit long-term engagement for some players.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is enriched by a variety of quests that keep players engaged, though some users express frustration with the lengthy and timed nature of these quests, which can feel pointless when they conflict with real-life schedules. While daily quests provide small goals and a sense of direction, players desire more balanced rewards, particularly in the early game, to enhance the overall experience and maintain interest in unlocking cosmetics.

    • “Daily quests introduce small goals to break up the routine, ensuring that even a simple system retains a sense of direction.”
    • “I love my little spider guy, I love the hats and the quests to unlock them.”
    • “But you still have quests every day to unlock more items, so the game isn't over after the achievements are complete.”
    • “My biggest complaint is the hour-long quests that require you to set timers if you want to unlock cosmetics. It would be much nicer if they just auto-turned themselves in upon completion.”
    • “The quest system feels very pointless because I'm not unlocking the items I want due to my busy schedule, and the 24-hour quests that provide money I don't need are especially pointless.”
    • “I didn't collect all of the items because the quests are largely RNG-based and timed in such a way that I can only complete a few each hour.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is primarily designed as an idle experience, but it incorporates mechanics that prevent complete idleness, leading to a somewhat boring interactive experience. While the mechanics are simple and create a satisfying interaction loop, their lack of depth may limit appeal for some players. However, the game's charm and creativity contribute positively to its overall enjoyment.

    • “The mechanics are easy to understand even if you're new to this type of game.”
    • “While none of these mechanics are complex, they interlock smoothly to create a satisfying, low-flow interaction loop.”
    • “Tldr; the game is built to be idle, but has mechanics that don't allow you to fully idle; and it is too boring as an interactive game for the upgrades (core mechanics) to make sense.”
    • “Despite its many strengths, My Little Spider deliberately keeps its mechanics shallow, and that choice will naturally limit its appeal for some players.”
    • “Even if its mechanical depth is modest, its personality, warmth, and creativity make it a pleasant and memorable addition to the genre.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics are praised for their clean and intuitive interface, appealing aesthetic, and well-executed animations and sound design. However, some users have reported issues with graphical errors on certain screens, which detracts from the experience.

    • “The interface is clean and intuitive, and the game’s overall aesthetic encourages lingering, making even momentary check-ins feel pleasant.”
    • “Animations and graphic style, as well as the sound design, were executed perfectly!”
    • “I wish it would remember the screen I have it on, as it seems to really not like my main screen and has graphical errors of a black circle on my cursor.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome menu navigation that requires closing tabs before accessing others. However, the farming mechanics, especially with the spider character, are enjoyable and rewarding once players invest time into upgrades, leading to a satisfying automated gameplay experience. Overall, while the grinding can feel clunky, it offers a fun and engaging progression for those who stick with it.

    • “Right now, going through menus just feels tedious because I have to click on every 'X' to close a tab before being allowed to open another menu. It just seems more clunky to me than it needs to be, especially after playing other idle games that let you open all the menu windows or provide a side menu that allows you to navigate between tabs without the need to close things.”
    • “Farming the spider was fun, although a tad confusing when first starting out. It's funny how the spider falls asleep when a rare bug hits the web. Either way, when you really get the spider upgraded and snowballed, he can finally auto-harvest anything that comes his way, even 5-star bugs.”
    • “I got the game for 45% off, but still, it's just a decent idle bug farming game worth about $2.50 to $5.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game's optimization is lacking, as it negatively impacts system performance even on mid-high end setups, leading to noticeably less smooth scrolling in other applications while the game is running.

    • “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on mid-range systems.”
    • “I appreciate how the game runs efficiently, making the most of my hardware without sacrificing quality.”
    • “The developers have done a great job optimizing the game, ensuring a seamless experience across various setups.”
    • “I have a mid-high-end gaming desktop (RTX 4070, AMD Ryzen 7, 4.2 GHz) and I have tested scrolling on Facebook with and without the game (also on the performance mode in the game). With the game running, the scrolling is significantly less smooth.”
    • “The optimization is terrible; I experience constant frame drops even on lower settings.”
    • “Despite having a powerful setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits occasional bugs, but players still find enjoyment in the overall experience despite these stability issues.

    • “A little buggy at times, but I'm enjoying it despite that.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing moments, such as a spider falling asleep when a rare bug hits its web, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players find the experience enjoyable, especially as they upgrade the spider to handle challenges more efficiently, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Farming the spider was fun, although a tad confusing when first starting out. The funny part is when the spider falls asleep when a rare bug hits the web! Teehee! Either way, once you really get the spider upgraded, he can finally auto-collect anything that comes his way, even 5-star bugs.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for more music in the game, indicating that the current soundtrack may be lacking or insufficient.

    • “I'd love for some music.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be unexpectedly impactful, as it fosters personal connections and growth, exemplified by one user's humorous transformation from arachnophobia to having an emotional support spider.

    • “I had arachnophobia; now I have an emotional support spider with a top hat.”
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My Little Spider is a casual simulation game.

My Little Spider is available on PC and Windows.

My Little Spider was released on November 7, 2025.

My Little Spider was developed by Fatal Fawn Games.

My Little Spider has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

My Little Spider is a single player game.

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