Open now · By request
Darkest Desktop playtest
by Alice Games
You work - your army fights. Darkest Desktop is an idle RPG in the corner of your desktop: assemble a squad of three heroes, cast spells, defeat bosses, collect loot, and Ascend to grow stronger with every cycle.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Sep 3, 2026
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- Alice Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English, French, German, Italian and 8 more
How to join the Darkest Desktop playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Darkest Desktop playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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About Darkest Desktop
Leave the Fighting to Your Heroes
Your heroes automatically fight monsters, earn experience, collect gold, and advance toward the next boss while you work, study, or watch videos.
Step In When It Matters
Cast your Warlord's spells, swap heroes, and change equipment to defeat bosses and claim rare loot.
Ascend and Return Stronger
Has your party been stopped by the enemy? Ascend, start a new cycle with permanent upgrades, and make it further than before.
Build Your Army
Choose heroes with different abilities, experiment with your party composition, and create your own builds. Equipment makes your Warlord stronger and changes their appearance, while mounts unlock new ways to progress.
Key Features
- An RPG in the corner of your screen: The game runs on top of other windows while you go about your day.
- Automatic battles: Heroes attack enemies, collect resources, and advance on their own.
- Active support: Cast your Warlord's spells at crucial moments.
- A party of three heroes: Combine characters and their abilities.
- Bosses and loot: Defeat powerful enemies and find rare equipment.
- Ascension: Start new cycles with permanent upgrades.
- Customization: Change your Warlord's appearance with equipment and mounts.
While you get on with your life, your army continues its adventure.
From the game's Steam page.
