Desktop Defender
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About Desktop Defender
Desktop Defender is an idle auto-battler that runs in the corner of your screen. You defend your desktop from endless waves of enemies by upgrading your lone tower, while the game continues as you work, browse or play other games.
Level up and find loot
Earn XP, level up and receive rewards such as permanent upgrades, powerful loot or new weapons. Enemies can drop rare gear with large bonuses, which you can equip to shape your build.
Ascend and grow
Reset a run to earn Ascendium, which unlocks upgrades that carry across ascensions and boost your progress.
Set up your play
Adjust the game's size and position to fit your screen setup. You can play passively or take a more active role.
Frequently asked questions
The best price for Desktop Defender is $2.83 at Kinguin. That is 43% less than on Steam, where it costs $4.99. 7 shops have an offer that activates in your country.
Some are. This page only shows offers that activate in your country; offers for other regions, or with no stated region, are left out. To see the offers for another country, change your country at the top of the page.
Every key we list activates on Steam. Redeem the key there and Desktop Defender stays in your library for good.
Yes, with a small risk. Publishers create keys to sell in other shops, which is why a key can cost less than in the official store, and once you activate it the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase. On average 1–2% of keys fail, so check the shop's buyer protection before you buy: the official store does not refund keys bought elsewhere.
The minimum requirements for Desktop Defender are: Windows 7, Radeon R7 260X, AMD FX-4350, 1 GB RAM, 200 MB storage. It runs on Windows only. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
No. Desktop Defender is a single-player game.
Mostly, yes. Valve rates Desktop Defender as Playable on the Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual setup.
Buy Desktop Defender 43% cheaper than on Steam.
Desktop Defender is available for 43% less in shops such as Kinguin, Difmark, or Eneba.
Steam lets publishers create keys to sell in other shops. Once you activate a key, the game is yours to keep, just like a store purchase.
Disclaimer: CD keys have an inherent 1–2% average failure rate. Check the shop terms for buyer protection info. Steam offers no buyer protection for keys bought in other shops and doesn't refund them.
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