- Our Next Corner Idle Game, Out Now! - 19 August 2026
Hi everyone!If you've been following our studio, you'll know that we've been working on Desktop Detective. Well... I'm so happy to announce that Desktop Detective is OUT NOW!!! Below are some details:$4.99 USD with a 15% launch discountMultiple bundles that give even more of a discountAvailable on Windows, Mac, and Linux (through Proton)Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean100 levels234 pieces of gear9 locations14 detectives16 tool types111 achievementsAnd way more!Thank you so much to all of you who have been following the game's development, and I can't wait to see you all try out the game :)You can also check the section under the purchase button on the Steam store page to see if there are any bundles that automatically apply to you. If you already own another of our games…
- Our Next Game Releases on August 19th! - 24 July 2026
Hi everyone!If you've been following our projects other than Desktop Defender you might be aware that we're working on a followup to it called Desktop Detective!Well... I'm super excited to announce that Desktop Detective will be releasing on Steam on the 19th of August! Below is how much content the game will release with:111 achievements100 levels233 unique pieces of gear14 detectives9 locations16 unique toolsA deep Rebirth system after reaching level 100English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese localisationsAnd way more!Overall, we expect it to take about 150 - 200 hours to get to level 100, but the Rebirth system after that can extend playtime into the thousands of hours!We're also continuing to work hard on the upcoming Harmony Update for Desktop Defender, you can read more about it here…
- Desktop Defender's Next Update + Mac Support! - 25 June 2026
Hi everyone!About 2 weeks ago we released the huge Forge Update, and I'm happy to announce that we're working on the next one... The Harmony Update!This update will serve mainly to add extra bells & whistles to the game, some of these include:Discord rich presence supportMac supportFriend leaderboards for your maximum wave (might do a global one, but we'd need to figure out how to prevent cheating without sacrificing modding support)More loot (both forged and non-forged)More skinsMore achievementsAnd more QOL features!We'd love to hear what features you'd like to be added to Desktop Defender in this update, so please post your suggestions under this post, or join the game's Discord!We also might add more achievements not only to the game itself, but to the Steam achievement system. We're still not sure, but would really appreciate it if you could fill out this survey so that we can get…
- Demo For Our Next Corner Idle Game, OUT NOW! - 12 June 2026
Hi everyone!A few days we released the Forge Update, and I'm happy to announce that we've got even more coming out on this stacked week! Namely... The free demo for our next corner idle game is OUT NOW!It's called Desktop Detective, and we really worked hard to not only really level up the visuals, but also to make the gameplay even more strategic!The game will come out super soon, so the demo's the perfect opportunity to see what it's like before then. It's got:About 10-15 hours of base gameplay, but you can effectively play infinitely if you chase highscores and perfect buildsSaves carry to the full game10 levels, can go up to 13 levels if you do the demo questsWhen it comes out, owners of Desktop Defender will also get a discount (just like we did with our other game, Card Corner), so let me know what you think of the demo if you get a chance to try it out!We'll also be running a sur…
- The Much-Awaited Forge Update is OUT NOW! - 8 June 2026
Hi everyone!I'm happy to announce that Desktop Defender's biggest update yet has JUST RELEASED! The Forge Update has a crazy amount of stuff, and this post will go over all of it!Also, we JUST released a brand new bullet heaven called Wanted Shadows: Unchained, and you can get it discounted if you already own Desktop Defender! Despite having tons of hours of gameplay, it only costs $2.80 with the bundle!Anyways, let's get right to it!ForgingAfter Rebirthing for the first time, you now unlock Forging. Clicking on this menu will allow you to combine two pieces of loot on the floor to make an even stronger piece of loot if they're part of a crafting recipe.Crafted loot has a new unique Ω tier, and they're all stronger than the current maximum ∞ tier! They also use a mix of lower and higher tier loot to be crafted, so all sorts of loot is useful now even if you're far into the game!This sys…
- Forge Update Releasing TOMORROW For Everyone! - 7 June 2026
Hi everyone!2 weeks ago we pushed the much-awaited Forge update to the beta branch, and I'm happy to announce that it will be released to everyone TOMORROW!It will go live at 19:00 CEST / 10:00 PDT, so I hope you all enjoy it! If you want to read what the update contains, the last post below covers much of it.As well, we're releasing a BRAND NEW game at the same exact time, called Wanted Shadows: Unchained. It's an experimental fast-paced bullet heaven, and will only cost $3.49 or equivalent (plus a launch discount, and an even steeper discount if you already own Desktop Defender)!If you want to help support the development of both Desktop Defender and all of our future games, this is a great way to do so! Make sure to wishlist the game!That's it for this update, and thanks again for sticking around!Also, as always, if you're enjoying the game, I would REALLY appreciate it if you review…
- Forge Update OUT NOW In Beta Branch! - 23 May 2026
Hi everyone!I'm happy to announce that the long-awaited Forge Update is out now in the Beta branch! It'll likely stay there for a week or two for testing (as it's a big one), and then make it's way to the normal branch.To access the beta branch, do the following:Right click on Desktop Defender in your Steam LibraryClick Properties and then BetasClick betaAnyways, let me explain the standout changes!ForgingAfter Rebirthing for the first time, you now unlock Forging. Clicking on this menu will allow you to combine two pieces of loot on the floor to make an even stronger piece of loot if they're part of a crafting recipe.Crafted loot has a new unique Ω tier, and they're all stronger than the current maximum ∞ tier! They also use a mix of lower and higher tier loot to be crafted, so all sorts of loot is useful now even if you're far into the game!This system (and tons of this update) is act…
- New Game Announce + Update Release Timing! - 22 April 2026
Hi everyone!Last time I posted a month ago it was to release Desktop Defender's latest update, now I'm happy to announce our next game - Desktop Detective! (Join the Discord) It's a corner idle game just like Desktop Defender, but you play as a detective that solves cases by finding clues! Make sure to wishlist it if you like the sound of it!Regarding Desktop Defender's next update, I can confirm that it will be coming out NEXT MONTH! If you're unfamiliar with what it will contain, it's all about crafting and you can read about it below.I hope you all keep on enjoying Desktop Defender, and I hope you enjoy Desktop Detective as well!Also, as always, if you're enjoying the game, I would REALLY appreciate it if you reviewed it. It's the best thing you can do to support the game if you're enjoying it!- Conrad, Lead Developer
- Balance Hotfix - 19 March 2026
Hi everyone!Yesterday we released the Rebalanced update and it looks like you're all really enjoying it! If you haven't read the update covering what it contains, read it below.We've adjusted some small things to make the balance even better, read the patch notes below.Changed the loot stat contribution text to always show "previous stat -> new stat", even in the equipped view, whereas before it was "new stat -> previous stat".Fixed a bug where the stat values for the Firm Grip and Shadow Strike loot were mixed up.Wizardry loot % Damage Reduction: -70% -> -40%.Dragonborn loot % Damage Reduction: -55% -> -40%.Added the "Precise Collisions" setting. In the previous update, we made projectiles interpolate to have greater accuracy, but this came at the cost of worsened performance on lower-end devices. By default this setting is off, but if you turn it on your high-speed projectiles will no…
- Rebalanced Update OUT NOW FOR EVERYONE! - 18 March 2026
Hi everyone!Yesterday I made a post explaining how the first part of the upcoming Forge Update was on the beta branch... Well, originally that update was only going to make its way to the main branch in April together with the full content additions but I've changed my mind and it's LIVE NOW FOR EVERYONE!Players who tested it were very happy with the new balance changes, and the game was stable so I thought there was no point in withholding the update! Because of that, this update is now considered a separate one, and is called the REBALANCED UPDATE!The Rebalanced Update does the following:⚔️% Damage Loot is completely reworked! No longer does it increase damage from a percentage of your base weapon stat, but rather the whole damage stat as a whole. This means that % damage loot is no longer super underpowered in the early game, but it remains about just as powerful in the late game. So…
- New Update OUT NOW On The Beta Branch! - 17 March 2026
Hi everyone!If you've read our previous post, you'll know that we're hard at work on the Forge Update. If you haven't already, you can read it below!Well, I'm happy to announce that the first part of the Forge Update is out on the Beta branch RIGHT NOW! It doesn't contain any of the new content, but it has a complete rebalancing of the game. Don't worry though, basically nothing as been nerfed, most things are about as powerful as before with some consistency fixes, and some things are buffed.To access the beta branch, do the following:Right click on Desktop Defender in your Steam LibraryClick Properties and then BetasClick betaAnyways, below are the standout changes!⚔️% Damage Loot is completely reworked! No longer does it increase damage from a percentage of your base weapon stat, but rather the whole damage stat as a whole. This means that % damage loot is no longer super underpowere…
- Announcing The Next Big Update! - 12 March 2026
Hi everyone!It's only been 3 days since the Critical Update launched, but I'm happy to announce the new one already? It's called the Forge Update!But before I start explaining the update, I wanted to let you know that Card Corner, our new idle game, just released and is on launch discount! If you own Desktop Defender you get a further 10% discount as well!Forge UpdateThe forge update revolves around loot, and the new namesake feature - Forging. It will include:New lootNew loot modifiers like Unique loot (can only equip 1) and Limited loot (can only equip a maximum amount of a given type)The new Forging mechanic, which will allow you to combine two pieces of loot into a new, even stronger oneLoot loadoutsNew level bonusesNew rebirth bonusesAnd more!The reason for making this post is that we're seeking feedback to make the update even better. If you want to help out, we've made a survey t…
- Critical Update OUT NOW! + Daily Deal + New Game OUT NOW! - 9 March 2026
Hi everyone!I'm so happy to announce that Desktop Defender's Critical Update is OUT NOW!It has so much stuff and has improved the game in so many ways, I can't wait for you all to try it!On top of that, Desktop Defender is currently 30% off because Steam has featured us as today's Daily Deal! If you haven't gotten the game already, now's the perfect time, and doubly so because we actually just released another game today as well!Card Corner is our followup to Desktop Defender, and it's an idle poker game that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things. Lots of the improvements that we brought to Desktop Defender in this update actually come from Card Corner's codebase, so if you like what you see I really recommend you give it a try!You can even get it on discount if you already own Desktop Defender, so check out the bundle link for that below! (P.S. You also get a free…
- Critical Update RELEASES in 4 days! - 5 March 2026
Hi everyone!I'm super happy to announce that Desktop Defender's Critical Update releases in 4 days on March 9th! I wanted to give you all a little sneak peak about what the update contains, so that's what this post is for!Before I start though, we're also releasing a whole new idle game called Card Corner on March 9th! If you own Desktop Defender, you'll get a discount on the game.They're also both compatible so you can snap their windows to each other for ultimate offscreen progression! The free demo is available now, and the save carries on to the full game!Anyways, that's enough about Card Corner, let's get going with Desktop Defender's Critical Update 😎New StatsThe main new addition in this update, and its namesake, is the addition of the Critical Chance and Critical Multiplier stats!Now, you'll be able to invest in the Critical Chance stat to increase how often you get damage-incr…
- Next Fest Is LIVE! Next Update Release Date + New Game Demo! - 23 February 2026
Hi everyone!About a week ago we announced our next idle corner game, Card Corner, and I'm happy to announce that its free Steam demo is a part of Next Fest!If you wanna give it a try, click on the link below and give it a wishlist!I also wanted to write this update to let you all know that both Card Corner and the new Critical Update will be releasing on March 9th! If you want to read more about the planned update, the post below has you covered.Also, as always, if you're enjoying the game, I would REALLY appreciate it if you reviewed it. It's the best thing you can do to support the game if you're enjoying it!Anyways, that's it for this post, and the next one will be for when the Critical Update is out for you all to play! Hope you enjoy!- Conrad, Lead Developer
- Skin Update Is Out Now + NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT! - 16 February 2026
Hi everyone!Today's post is a big one, because not only are we releasing the Skin Update, but also announcing A WHOLE NEW GAME, Card Corner! (P.S. The free demo is out right now!)The Skin Update is out right now, and if you want to read what it adds to the game, read the post below! You'll see that we have another upcoming update very soon, and later in this post I'll reveal the release date! We'll also of course be making more updates beyond these ones, and I can't wait to keep on supporting Desktop Defender!Anyways, many of you probably want to learn more about Card Corner, our latest idle game that takes everything we learned while developing and supporting Desktop Defender, and applies it to a poker setting!If you enjoyed Desktop Defender, Card Corner will also be right up your alley. It's an idle poker deckbuilder that lives quietly in the corner of your screen while you work, brow…
- Skin Update Releasing 16 Feb! + Achievement Questions! - 13 February 2026
Hi everyone!In our last post we announced both the Critical Update, as well as the Skin Update, and I let you know that we'd be announcing the release date for the latter very soon... Well, I'm happy to announce that the Skin Update is releasing this Monday, the 16th of February!If you want to check what it contains, click on the link below!Also, we'll be announcing something SUPER important on the 16th of February as well, so keep an eye out for that... You can join our Discord to stay up to date!New AchievementsOn a separate note, in the last post we announced that the game would be receiving more achievements to work in tandem with the new skin system, and while we carried out a survey to make sure that you all wanted this, we received some feedback on our previous post that went against this.Because of this, I wanted to ask - if you're one of the players who would like achievements…
- Announcing 2 New Desktop Defender Updates! - 5 February 2026
Hi everyone!It's been a bit over 2 weeks since the big Rebirth Update, and I'm excited to announce that we have 2 new updates coming VERY SOON to Desktop Defender!But before I start explaining the updates, if you're enjoying the game, I would REALLY appreciate it if you reviewed it! It's the best thing you can do to support the game if you're enjoying it!Skin UpdateThe first update is called the Skin Update, and will come out around mid-late February. It adds a new skin system to change your defender's appearance, QOL changes and bug fixes, as well as a few new achievements. The update will feature 14 skins, and you unlock them through completing more achievements. To coincide with the update, we've also added 5 more! The achievements are not overly complex since this is a smaller update, but they set up the groundwork for the new update. Also, I wanted to show you all my new favourite…
- On Desktop Defender's Next Update! - 23 January 2026
Hi everyone!It's now been a few days since Desktop Defender's first big content update, the Rebirth Update. Now that that's released, we're preparing for the next one!I've made a form to help with this, and I would really appreciate it if you could fill it out, it should only take 1 minute!Here it is: https://forms.gle/ZnGYALyJrcpZpuJH6Also, as always, if you're enjoying the game, I would REALLY appreciate it if you reviewed it. It's the best thing you can do to support the game if you're enjoying it!(and by the way, Desktop Defender is on sale for another 9 days, get it while you can!)Anyways, that's it for this post, and I can't wait for you all to play the next update when it's ready!- Conrad, Lead Developer
- Rebirth Update, OUT NOW FOR EVERYONE! - 19 January 2026
Hi everyone!3 days ago I let you all know that the Rebirth Update went into testing in the beta branch... And I'm happy to announce that it is now AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE! The game is also on a 20% discount, so if you haven't gotten the game yet or you want to recommend it to a friend, now's the perfect time!What does the Rebirth Update change? Well, quite a few things.But before I start explaining the changes, if you're enjoying the game, I would REALLY appreciate it if you reviewed it! It's the best thing you can do to support the game if you're enjoying it!Rebirth ProgressionRebirthing now has a proper progression system, like levels do! At the moment, there are 14 unlocks across 100 Rebirths, but we may expand this in future updates! The bonuses that this new system provides range from big stat increases, to unlocking whole new mechanics like the new speed-up and stash system!Also, R…
