Desktop Defender

Desktop Defender is an innovative idle auto-battler that quietly resides in the corner of your screen, allowing you to maintain your workflow while defending against relentless enemy waves. Developed by Conradical Games, this game combines the thrill of tower defense with a unique idling mechanic, enabling you to earn rewards, level up, and unlock powerful upgrades without interrupting your activities. With its charming pixel graphics, this indie title offers a flexible playstyle, allowing you to customize your gaming experience while you go about your day. Dive into Desktop Defender and experience a new way to play!

Conradical Games
Poysky Productions
November 04, 2025
98 % Positive (203 reviews)
$4.24 Play Now

Features

Idle Gameplay

Desktop Defender allows you to progress while you focus on other tasks.

Customization

Customize your play by adjusting the size and position of the game window.

Loot Collection

Enemies in Desktop Defender drop rare gear with beneficial bonuses.

Ascension System

Gain Ascendium to unlock cross-ascension upgrades that enhance your gameplay.

Steam Achievements

Complete challenges and earn achievements while playing Desktop Defender.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desktop Defender about?

Desktop Defender is an idle auto-battler where you defend your desktop from waves of enemies.

Can I play Desktop Defender while I work?

Yes, the game runs in a small corner of your screen, so you can work or browse while defending.

What are the key features of the game?

Desktop Defender offers features like leveling up, earning rewards, and customizing your play setup.

Is there multiplayer in Desktop Defender?

No, Desktop Defender is primarily a single-player experience.

How do I unlock upgrades in Desktop Defender?

You can unlock upgrades by gaining XP and earning rewards from defeated enemies.

Genres

Casual Indie

Tags

Idler Casual Clicker Auto Battler Tower Defense Pixel Graphics Top-Down 2D Futuristic Indie Hacking PvE Singleplayer

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 7

Memory

1 GB RAM

Storage

200 MB available space

Graphics

AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM)

Requires

Processor

AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Arabic
Czech
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese - Portugal
Russian
Spanish - Latin America
Turkish
Ukrainian

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