Raise Rad, our 90s virtual pet
Remember keeping a pixel pet alive under your desk? Rad is our free, original virtual pet. Hatch the egg, then feed, play and clean up to raise Rad from a tiny baby to a fully grown pixel legend. Rad remembers you, gets hungry while you are away, and counts how many days in a row you visit.
Hi! I'm Rad. Feed me, play with me, keep me clean!
Pick Rad's look
Same Rad, new style. Change it any time.
Choose a shell
Every 90s kid wanted the see-through one.
How to care for Rad
- FeedFills the hunger hearts. Too many snacks and Rad gets stuffed.
- PlayFills the happy hearts, but playing makes Rad hungry.
- CleanScoops the poop. With nothing to clean, it switches the lights off for a nap.
- TapTap the screen to give Rad a tickle.
How Rad grows up
Rad grows a little every day you keep it going. Each stage looks different on the screen:
Rad only ticks while it is on your screen, but needs drop a little while you are away, so check in each day to keep the hearts full and your visit streak alive. Rad never dies. At worst it sulks until you come back. Everything is saved in your own browser, so there is nothing to sign up for. Rad also lives on our homepage, and it is the same pet in both places.
Why 90s kids were obsessed with virtual pets
In 1997, egg-shaped digital pets on keychains took over American schools. You had to feed them, play with them and clean up after them at all hours, and if you forgot, they let you know with a beep. Rival pets followed, including Giga Pets and Nano pets, and within months many schools banned them for beeping during class. Read the whole story in our Tamagotchi history, and see the other crazes of that year in what was popular in 1997.
Rad is our own original take on that idea: a tiny LCD screen, three buttons and a pet that needs you. Its art is drawn pixel by pixel for this site.
Tips for a happy Rad
- Visit daily. Your streak grows by one each day you check in.
- Balance play and food. Playing burns energy, so follow a game with a snack.
- Clean up fast. A mess makes Rad sad, and cleaning it gives a happiness boost.
- Let it sleep. Turn the lights off to rest. Rad's happiness recovers while it naps.
Want more 90s fun? Take the toys round of the 90s trivia quiz, browse popular 90s toys, or see all our 90s games and makers.
Frequently asked questions
Is this virtual pet free?
Yes. Rad is completely free, runs in your browser and needs no download or account.
Does my virtual pet remember me?
Yes. Rad is saved in your browser, so it is waiting when you come back on the same device. Clearing your browser data resets it.
Can my virtual pet die?
No. Rad gets hungry and sad if you stay away, but it never dies. Feed it and play with it to cheer it up.
How long does it take Rad to grow up?
Rad is a baby on its first day, a kid on days 1 to 2, a teen on days 3 to 6 and a fully grown adult from day 7.
Is Rad a Tamagotchi?
No. Rad is our own original pixel pet, inspired by the 90s virtual pet craze. Tamagotchi is a trademark of its owner.