Desktop Survivors 98

Dive into an innovative gaming experience with 'Desktop Survivors 98,' a chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler that takes place directly on your desktop screen. In this retro-inspired title, your cursor becomes the hero, fighting relentless waves of enemies in fast-paced bullet hell battles while exploring randomized dungeons. With quick rounds, seamless gameplay, and a nostalgic aesthetic, this game combines creativity with dynamic action for casual gamers and roguelike enthusiasts alike.

Brandon Hesslau
Brandon Hesslau
May 20, 2025
94 % Positive (377 reviews)
$4.99 Play Now

Features

Desktop Integration

Experience a unique play style as the game unfolds seamlessly on your desktop environment.

Cursor-Based Combat

Your mouse cursor transforms into the main hero, allowing precise control as you battle waves of enemies in bullet hell chaos.

Nostalgic Visuals

Enjoy retro-inspired graphics that capture the charm of 1990s PC gaming.

Quick Rounds

Engage in short, intense sessions perfect for casual gaming or longer playthroughs in Desktop Survivors 98.

Upgradeable Weapons

Discover and enhance a variety of weapons and items as you progress through randomized dungeons.

Key Features

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desktop Survivors 98 about?

Desktop Survivors 98 is a roguelite dungeon crawler where you use your cursor to battle enemies directly on your desktop screen.

Does the game support pausing or breaks?

Yes! You can toggle the game on or off at any time to pause or take a break and return later.

What kind of visuals can I expect?

The game boasts a nostalgic, retro-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of classic PC gaming from the 1990s.

What platforms is Desktop Survivors 98 available on?

The game is currently available on Windows.

Can I multitask while playing Desktop Survivors 98?

Absolutely! The game overlays directly onto your desktop, making it perfect for multitasking or short gaming sessions.

Genres

Indie Casual Action

Tags

Action Action Roguelike Casual Bullet Hell Dungeon Crawler 2D Roguelike Pixel Graphics 1990's Retro Indie Old School Fantasy Singleplayer Combat

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10+ (64-bit)

Memory

2 GB RAM

Storage

600 MB available space

Graphics

Integrated Graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent) or better

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent

Recommended

Os

Windows 10+ (64-bit)

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

600 MB available space

Graphics

Dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent)

Requires

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Processor

Intel i3 or better

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English

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