Desktop Survivors 98

Casual· Action Roguelike· Bullet Hell· Action

Released May 2025

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.

95% positive · 1,400 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $4.99

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Evaluation

Desktop Survivors 98 launched on May 20, 2025 as a fully released game (version 1.0). In the weeks following launch, the developer shipped a series of patches focused on crash fixes, performance optimizations, and quality-of-life improvements — all standard post-launch maintenance work for a solo indie developer. The most recent developer communication was on May 28, 2025, with a stability patch (V1.0.7). There are no announced DLC, expansions, or future content plans visible in the store listing or any developer posts. The store description does not reference any planned additions. Prior to launch, the developer maintained an active demo update cadence (December 2024 through January 2025), which has now transitioned into post-launch support. No sustained pattern of major post-launch content updates has been established, and the developer has not communicated any intent to add new content beyond the game as shipped. This appears to be a complete, self-contained game that launched as a finished product.

Evidence

Patch V1.0.3 fixed crashes; developer outlined a short-term roadmap focused on optimization and QoL improvements, with no mention of new content additions.

news post · May 23, 2025 source ambiguous

medium

Patch V1.0.7 addressed stability issues introduced in V1.0.6. This is the last known developer communication.

news post · May 28, 2025 source development ongoing

low

Media

Details

Developer

Brandon Hesslau

Publisher

Brandon Hesslau

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player

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

About this game

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.