9 Best Wallpaper Engine Wallpapers (Special Edition)
Are you sick of boring and generic computer backgrounds?
Then Wallpaper Engine wallpapers are a great way to spice them up!
They are cool animated desktop backgrounds to personalize your PC.
Since there are various types, we made 3 lists with a total of X options total.
- Best wallpapers for gamers
- Best backgrounds for sci-fi fans
- The best options for nature enthusiasts.
You can get every wallpaper on this list from the Steam Workshop - I included the links to each wallpaper for your convenience.
The Best Wallpaper Engine Wallpapers For Gaming
These are the most sought-after live wallpapers for gamers.
After the Rain by LandorfTheMage123
It is a smooth animation from a cool game.
And unlike the previous options, this one will make you feel at ease.
The funny thing is that BoW was a Nintendo exclusive.
The fact that it has fanart on a competing platform speaks volumes about the quality of the game.
Save it here.
WoW N’Zoth Parallax by Wrynch
Creator Wrynch created an iconic tribute to the most popular MMORPG.
The Old God towering over the city is a sight to behold.
N’Zoth comes to life in this artwork, and while the raid is far from impossible, the wallpaper is still a great tribute to this iconic monster.
A perfect wallpaper to fight the raid and launch a Squad Stream on Twitch.
Save it from Steam here.
Doom by Honnoror
Take a minute to watch the lava animation.
While simple, it brings the feeling of the game to life.
Our favorite part is the goofy Cacodemon animation.
You can’t go wrong with this wallpaper.
Save it here.
The Best Wallpaper Engine Wallpapers For Sci-Fi Fans
If you love aliens, cyberpunk, and space, these are the best wallpapers for your device.
Neon Sunset by Biohazard
If you are a fan of anything 80’s related, look no further.
The VHS glitch filter layered artwork may seem simple to some, but what elevates this background is the music track.
It will light up your room no matter the hour of the day or night.
Just make sure to lower the sound of the music so your Discord Server doesn’t think you are in a rave.
Pro Tip: In addition to pimping up your desktop computer, you might want to look into refreshing your Discord server with BetterDiscord - its pretty cool so check it out!
Download and save it from Steam here.
Sea Monster by Irfan Sharek
It is a beast of an image, pun intended.
The vibrant colors of this creature make it feel like a living alien being from another dimension.
Download and save it from the Steam workshop here.
Half-Life: Alyx - Citadel by KStrike
This one is for all the Half-Life fans that are still waiting for Half-Life 3 to be released.
KStrike sought out to create a living version of the Citadel from Half-Life: Alyx.
He nailed it.
It almost feels as if you were looking from a window towards the citadel.
Save it from the Steam workshop here.
The Best Wallpaper Engine Live Wallpapers For Nature Enthusiasts
If you are a fan of simple animations and prefer a smoother background, pick any of these wallpapers.
Firewatch by Teebird 117
It’s a perfect wallpaper for when you want to rest instead of gaming.
Save it here.
Northern Landscape by Sergey Vasnev
Creator Sergey attempted to bring the soothing snowfall of an unknown city to your room.
And he succeeded.
You can get lost in the snowflakes animations for hours and hours.
If you want to see a storm, you can do so by accelerating the snowfall intervals from the application menu.
Save it here.
Minimalism by Rasenmaeher
Another relaxing wallpaper to stare at after a long day of work.
It is a classy option to end the list with, and, probably one of the best-animated ones all thanks to its simple design.
There is not much else to say with such a minimalistic design.
Save it here.
How To Download Wallpaper Engine
You need to buy Wallpaper Engine from Steam for $3.99.
To run Wallpaper Engine, you’ll need to run it as your computer starts up.
To do so just:
- Step 1: Open the Task Manager.
- Step 2: Click on the Start-up tab.
- Step 3: Confirm that the Wallpaper Engine is enabled.
You can customize any existing wallpaper from the software, and that includes:
- The audio tracks a wallpaper includes
- The playback rate
- The monitor’s resolution so it fits the wallpaper
If you want to find more wallpapers, just browse the tags for wallpaper images.
Apart from Steam, you can find more wallpaper videos on websites like Reddit.
Best Wallpaper Engine Wallpapers FAQ
How Do I Get The Most Out Of My Wallpaper Engine?
Try reducing the settings of the software if it’s causing issues with your Windows Desktop PC.
Sometimes, having a neat desktop wallpaper will not be worth it if it stops you from playing games.
Will Wallpaper Engine Work On My PC?
As long as you have 1 GB of ram, free disk space, and a decent Video Card, you’ll be able to run it on your PC’s screen or television monitor.
Even certain applications like Chrome and all your Chrome tabs might cause issues with Wallpaper Engine.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter at Hypegrowth. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.