Dosidicus – A digital pet with a simple neural network
Raise a neural network as a pet - a transparent cognitive sandbox where a digital squid learns, grows, and rewires itself via Hebbian learning & Neurogenesis - ViciousSquid/Dosidicus
Dosidicus – A digital pet with a simple neural network launched on April 22, 2025 with 74 votes, #561 of 7,818 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Dosidicus is a digital pet powered by a simple neural network. Users can interact with and train their virtual pet, which learns and responds based on basic artificial intelligence. The project is open source and available on GitHub. It's designed for anyone interested in combining pet simulation games with hands-on exploration of neural networks, offering a practical way to see how simple AI systems work through gameplay.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
A Tamagotchi-style digital pet simulator with an integrated neural network brain. The pet learns, adapts, and requires user interaction for care, feeding, and training. Features customizable neural networks for diverse behaviours and personalities. * Part educational neuro tool and part sim game * Features Hebbian learning, Neurogenesis and a retro aesthetic * Design your own squid brain and watch it evolve and learn!
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