Wallpaper Engine allows you to set beautiful, animated wallpapers as your desktop background. With thousands of options, it can be hard to pick the perfect one to match your style and interests.
In this post, I‘ll share 23+ of the highest quality and most popular Wallpaper Engine wallpapers across various categories like sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, anime, cars, and more. For each wallpaper, I‘ll provide a short description, link to subscribe on Steam, and notes on resolution, performance, and special features.
Let‘s dive in!
1. Solar System
A mesmerizing sci-fi wallpaper with the planets floating on water, created by spacetimesingularity1. With over 270k subscribers, it‘s easy to see why this is one of the most popular choices.
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- File Size: 67MB
- Features: Clean aesthetic, great performance
2. Rain
From a creator in Yancheng, China, this peaceful wallpaper features rain on a street at night. With over 1 million subscribers, it‘s one of the most popular options on Wallpaper Engine.
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Category: Fantasy scene
- Over 42k favorites
3. Slow-mo Ocean
A relaxing ocean scene with light playing off the currents. The red sun reflection adds great atmosphere.
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Over 300k subscribers, 12k+ favorites
4. Cosmo 9031
A sci-fi astronaut with a skull for a head, perfect for listening to dramatic music. Created by Bewie, who has 90+ wallpaper workshop items.
- 270k+ subscribers, 15k+ favorites
- Clean animations, good performance
5. Cyberpunk Samurai
Awesome puppet warp animations and HDR lighting effects make this a top choice for sci-fi and cyberpunk fans. Make sure to turn on "Ultra" post-processing.
- Cutting edge visual effects
- Ensure Wallpaper Engine is updated fully
6. Wonderful Place [4K]
A 4K mountain landscape under the stars, with a lone viewer taking it all in. Original art by kvacm. Parallax motion adds depth.
- Gorgeous 4K visuals
- Serene nature atmosphere
- Smooth parallax effect
7. The Drive by VISUALDON
Looping retro city visuals as a tribute to the song "Resonance" by HOME. From popular artist Visualdon.
- 4K, 60FPS
- File size only 35MB
- Perfect for music fans
8. Night Landscape [4K]
Beautiful original landscape art by Aenami depicting a couple stargazing. Reminds us to appreciate nature and loved ones.
- Inspiring message
- Crisp 4K resolution
- Small 25MB file size
9. Endless Memories
Gorgeous scenery of a samurai in Japan with cherry blossoms. Subtle animations like wind and fog enhance the atmosphere.
- Beautiful anime-style art
- Multiple small animations
- Very peaceful vibe
10. Street Japan – Night
Nighttime street scene in Japan, perfect for lofi hip hop fans. Original art from visual novel "Love, Money, Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
- Chill aesthetic
- Anime fans will love this one
- Smooth performance
11. HITMAN 3: Chongqing in 4K
Realistic depiction of the Chongqing level from Hitman 3. Flickering neon lights and rain puddles bring the city to life.
- 250+ 5-star ratings
- For Hitman and assassin game fans
- Very atmospheric
12. Night City Streets – Cyberpunk 2077
Get immersed in the futuristic world of Cyberpunk 2077. Intricate animations and details let you explore the streets.
- Huge file size but incredible quality
- Sci-fi and Cyberpunk lovers must try
13. BMW M4 NIGHT RAIN
Slick animated BMW with rain effects by Dome Cinematics. Perfect for car enthusiasts.
- Realistic vehicle model
- Atmospheric rain animation
- Relaxing nighttime vibes
14. Stars Fall
Space scene with planets, shooting stars, and an astronaut. One of the highest rated wallpapers on Steam.
- 1,600+ 5-star ratings
- Smooth animations
- For space lovers
15. The Last One
Cinematic landscape art by Josef Bartoň. Customize with optional parallax and red light effects.
- Stunning visuals
- Customization options
- Great for red/black themed setups
16. Minimalism
Clean wallpaper with mountains, water, and a red sun. Perfect for minimalists and relaxing to music.
- Simple, calming aesthetic
- Small file size
- Smooth animations
17. Halo Infinite
Day and night cycle wallpaper using official Halo Infinite concept art. A must for Halo fans!
- Dynamic lighting
- Official Halo artwork
- Smooth transitions
18. The Mandalorian: Snowstorm
Animated snowstorm with The Mandalorian walking through it. Based on concept art by Nick Gindraux.
- Smooth snow particle effects
- Small file size
- For Star Wars fans
19. Floating In Space by VISUALDON
An astronaut floating above an ocean. One of the highest rated with 30,000+ 5-star ratings. Stunning visuals by Visualdon.
- Incredible ratings and awards
- Beautifully conceptualized scene
- A must-try wallpaper
20. Lofi Cafe
Cute anime-style cafe with rain and flickering neon lights. Perfect for an aesthetic, chill vibe.
- Adorable art style
- Soothing rain ambience
- Small file size
21. Inn Sight [4K]
4K wallpaper with animated floating sky lanterns. Original art by Ismail Inceoglu.
- Beautiful lighting effects
- Smooth 4K rendering
- Unique concept
22. Retro Room
Cozy retro room with ambient lighting effects. Feels like chilling in a game room in the 90s.
- Vintage nostalgic feel
- Multiple lighting animations
- Not too bright for nighttime use
23. Sergey Vasnev – Northern Landscape
Snowy landscape concept art brought to life with immersive snow effect. Adjust snow interval in properties.
- Makes you feel like you‘re in the cold north
- Customizable snow animation
- Original art by Sergey Vasnev
24. Mafia Definitive Edition Menu 4K (Audio Responsive)
Intricately crafted animated menu from Mafia game. Has rain, lighting, and smoke effects that react to audio.
- Incredible attention to detail
- Excellent for Mafia fans
- Very cinematic
Conclusion
I hope this selection of the top Wallpaper Engine animated wallpapers across a variety of styles gives you some great options to choose from. Let me know if you have any other favorites that should be on the list! Feel free to reach out on Twitter or Instagram.
For more on customizing your desktop experience, check out my guides on finding your Steam ID and picking the best Discord names.
Happy customizing!
