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Desktop Survivors 98

Desktop Survivors 98 overview

Brandon Hesslau | May 20, 2025 | game

Released

7players observed · 22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC

ActionCasualIndieAction RoguelikeBullet HellSteam Store

  • Latest observed players7 · 22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak546
  • Units sold (VGI)61,016
  • Revenue (VGI)$228,000
  • Review score95% positive

Desktop Survivors 98 dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players7 · 22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak546
  • Units sold (VGI)61,016
  • Revenue (VGI)$228,000
  • Review score95% positive
  • Total reviews1,405
  • Release dateMay 20, 2025
  • DeveloperBrandon Hesslau
  • PublisherBrandon Hesslau

Genres: Action, Casual, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Brandon HesslauPublisher: Brandon Hesslau

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Game overview

Overview

Desktop Survivors 98 comes from Brandon Hesslau and is published by Brandon Hesslau. It arrived on Steam on May 20, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Mouse Only Option, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Desktop Survivors 98's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 7 players at 22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC, with a tracked peak near 546. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 95% positive across 1,405 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Desktop Survivors 98 is available in 1 languages including:

English

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumWindows 10+ (64-bit)Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent2 GB RAMIntegrated Graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent) or better600 MB available space
WindowsRecommendedWindows 10+ (64-bit)Intel i3 or better4 GB RAMDedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent)600 MB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Desktop Survivors 98 has sold up to 61,016 units and has 1,340 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $228,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Desktop Survivors 98 overview details

Desktop Survivors 98 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

SURVIVE, EXPLORE, REPEAT Survive against waves of enemies in quick, intense rounds as you explore the randomly generated dungeons. Your cursor becomes the hero, battling against foes in a bullet hell frenzy that tests your reflexes, precision, and decision-making. PLAY ON YOUR DESKTOP Desktop Survivors 98 doesn’t play in a window — it plays over your desktop. Enemies, upgrades, and chaos unfold across your real screen. Whether you’re looking for a quick break or an extended challenge, Desktop Survivors 98 fits perfectly into your routine. With its fast-paced rounds and the ability to toggle the game at any moment, you’re always just a click away from diving back into the action. Key Features Play Directly on Your Desktop : The action unfolds right on your desktop, overlaying seamlessly over anything you’re doing—perfect for multitasking! Cursor Combat : Your cursor becomes the hero, engaging in progressively fast-paced battles against waves of enemies. Dangerous Enemy Waves : Survive relentless hordes in a bullet hell experience that challenges your skills and reaction time. Variety of Weapons and Upgrades : Discover, acquire, and upgrade powerful items as you progress. Nostalgic Aesthetic : Immerse yourself in retro-inspired visuals that capture the charm of classic PC gaming. Take a Break Anytime : Toggle the game on or off at any moment to pause, step away, and return whenever you’re ready.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Desktop Survivors 98 is listed as a game with $4.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Mouse Only Option, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Action, Casual, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 7 players at 22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC, a tracked peak of 546, and 95% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameDesktop Survivors 98
Steam App ID3339780
Typegame
Release dateMay 20, 2025
DeveloperBrandon Hesslau
PublisherBrandon Hesslau
Price$4.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAction, Casual, Indie
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Mouse Only Option, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players7 · 22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak546
Positive reviews1,338
Negative reviews67
Total reviews1,405
Positive percent95%
Review typeOverwhelmingly Positive
Recommendations1,340
Average playtimeNot available

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateMay 20, 2025
Official Steam feed update (UTC)28 May 2025 - 00:01:06 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
AchievementsNo description
Hollow.exeNo description
Dunes.exeNo description
Prison.exeNo description
Undercroft.exeNo description
Bastion.exeNo description
CalculatorNo description
Dr. WatsonNo description
FailsafeNo description
Game OverNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLNot available
Legal noticeNot available

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/3339780
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/3339780/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/3339780
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Desktop Survivors 98

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Desktop Survivors 98?

Desktop Survivors 98's latest SteamPulse observation records 7 players at 22 September 2026 - 01:12:29 UTC, with a tracked peak of 546 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. The tracked peak is the highest value stored by SteamPulse and may not cover activity from before tracking began.

Is Desktop Survivors 98 growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 8 players; the highest observed daily value is 12 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Desktop Survivors 98?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (46%), United Kingdom (7.9%), Canada (7.9%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (38.6%), United Kingdom (7.2%), Canada (6.5%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (49.1%), United Kingdom (6.8%), Canada (6.2%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (33.9%), China (7.6%), United Kingdom (6.6%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Desktop Survivors 98?

Desktop Survivors 98 currently sits at 95% positive across 1,405 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 1,338 positive reviews and 67 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Overwhelmingly Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Desktop Survivors 98 have?

Desktop Survivors 98 currently has about 4K tracked Steam followers as of 27 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Desktop Survivors 98?

Desktop Survivors 98 is currently listed at $4.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 1,340, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Overwhelmingly Positive

95% positive, 1,338 positive, 67 negative

Price and discount

$4.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Adjustable Text Size, Mouse Only Option, Steam Cloud

Achievements

78

Platform releases
  • Steam 20 May 2025

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Identifile X Desktop Survivors 98Bundle #60896 - 10% off$11.23
Desktop Survivors 98Buy Desktop Survivors 98 #1182235$4.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10+ (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent) or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 600 MB available space

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10+ (64-bit) Processor: Intel i3 or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent) DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 600 MB available space

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