Desktop Defender
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 10 hr. ago Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.
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Packs and bundles (13)
Multi-item packages that include this game
- Card Corner + Desktop Defender + Rusty's Retirement -24% From $10.98Card Corner + Desktop Defender + Rusty's Retirement
- Conrad Bundle -3% From $38.52Conrad Bundle
- Cornerpond X Desktop Defender From $7.18Cornerpond X Desktop Defender
- Desktop Defender + Card Corner -12% From $7.86Desktop Defender + Card Corner
- Desktop Defender + Loafing Town From $10.78Desktop Defender + Loafing Town
- Desktop Defender - Ale & Tale Tavern From $17.98Desktop Defender - Ale & Tale Tavern
- Desktop Defender X Berserk B.I.T.S From $10.78Desktop Defender X Berserk B.I.T.S
- Desktop Defender X Wanted Shadows: Unchained From $7.63Desktop Defender X Wanted Shadows: Unchained
- Desktop Defender and Tingus Goose From $10.78Desktop Defender and Tingus Goose
- Desktop Fishes & Desktop Defender From $9.88Desktop Fishes & Desktop Defender
- Desktop Fishes, Little Aviary, & Desktop Defender From $13.47Desktop Fishes, Little Aviary, & Desktop Defender
- Incremental Megabundle -2% From $55.14Incremental Megabundle
- MMO98 + Desktop Defender From $10.78MMO98 + Desktop Defender
About this game
What this game is, in the developer's words
An idle auto-battler that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
Defend your desktop in this idle auto-battler that sits quietly in the corner of your screen.
Fend off endless waves of enemies, upgrade your lone tower, and grow stronger across ascensions while you go about your day.
Level up and unlock
Gain XP, level up, and earn rewards such as permanent upgrades, powerful loot, or new weapons.
Hunt for loot
Enemies drop rare gear with huge bonuses. Equip the best and create broken builds.
Ascend and grow stronger
Reset your run to earn Ascendium, unlocking cross-ascension upgrades that boost your progress.
Always on, never in the way
Runs in a small corner of your screen so you can work, browse, or game while defending.
Customize your play
Adjust size and position to fit your setup. Stay passive or play actively. It's up to you!
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Price intelligence
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Desktop Defender price history and best deals
Desktop Defender for PC currently sells from $4.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $3.49, set on 2026-06-25.
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