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Desktop Survivors 98 is a chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler that unfolds right on your Desktop. Your cursor becomes the hero as you explore new rooms, battle relentless waves of enemies, and collect powerful new weapons.

Desktop Survivors 98 is a action, action roguelike and casual game developed and published by Brandon Hesslau.
Released on May 20th 2025 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 582 reviews of which 554 were positive and 28 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Desktop Survivors 98 into these genres:

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

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • 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

User reviews & Ratings

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May 2025
This isn’t just nostalgia it’s a fresh, creative spin on the Bullet Hell genre. Right from the start, it pulls you in with unique enemy mechanics that set it apart from the usual fare. For example, early on I ran into a boss that felt straight out of a SNES 2D Zelda game, complete with evolving behavior as its health dropped. It’s a huge step up from the standard “big monster charges at you” formula. After either defeating all the enemies in a room or surviving for 60 seconds, you get to choose your next path on a dungeon map that’s cleverly styled like a Minesweeper board. I haven’t gotten too far yet, but there’s already a ton of unlockables from playable pointer icons to wallpapers. You can even play the game either with the In game wallpaper or straight on your desktop, which is truly an original touch. I would say that if you’re into Bullet Hell games, you should definitely check this one out and if you’re new to the genre, download the demo to see what's up! Edit: It seems that I miss read what the little Swordy told me. You have to survive the time that is set in each room. There is no defeating all the enemies. Also, bosses do have different attacks but they don't seem linked to their amount of health!
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May 2025
I think people are really missing the point with this game. Yes, it’s a unique take on the Bullet Heaven genre. Yes, there’s a lot of content for the price. And yes, the game is full of nostalgic references for those that yearn for a simpler, pre-y2k time. You are all missing an incredible attribute that most other games don’t have: This game is perfect for gooning. The dev who created this masterpiece is a genuine game gooner genius. A genre known for only needing one-hand? Check! A gimmick that shows whatever you want in the background of the game? Also check! Now I can goon and game at the same time. I can blast gifs of 3D flowerpots with the gun from Doom while blasting myself in real life. If you plan your build badly the situation gets stickier as you go down the whimsical Windows 98-themed dungeon while also getting stickier in real life. You can corrupt items into more powerful versions while also corrupting your eyes. Other games could only dream of being half as good as this game is for gooning. Can you imagine trying to concentrate while Malenia tries to scissor you in half while simultaneously watching hot babes scissor right behind her? Oh, you think Malenia is a harder challenge? How about you challenge yourself not to cum while streaming hentai directly into the arena of your game? 2069 called. It wants its video game back.
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May 2025
Nostalgic and fun, what a combo. Mew mew, just a fun looking roguelite! 9/10
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May 2025
Pretty cool. The fact that i can watch the entire diddy commentary while playing this game is epic.
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May 2025
Come for roguelike, stay for emotional support sword friend.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Desktop Survivors 98 is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

Desktop Survivors 98 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

Desktop Survivors 98 received 554 positive votes out of a total of 582 achieving a rating of 8.85.
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Desktop Survivors 98 was developed and published by Brandon Hesslau.

Desktop Survivors 98 is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Desktop Survivors 98 is not playable on MacOS.

Desktop Survivors 98 is not playable on Linux.

Desktop Survivors 98 is a single-player game.

Desktop Survivors 98 does not currently offer any DLC.

Desktop Survivors 98 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Desktop Survivors 98 does not support Steam Remote Play.

Desktop Survivors 98 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Desktop Survivors 98
4.99€
8.9
554
28
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Developer
Brandon Hesslau
Publisher
Brandon Hesslau
Release 20 May 2025
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