[Rochester, Michigan] – December 3rd, 2024 – Brandon Hesslau is excited to announce his upcoming game and demo release of Desktop Survivors 98, a chaotic roguelite dungeon crawler with a unique twist–the game is played directly on the player’s desktop. The demo will be available for free download on December 14, 2024, on both Steam and Itch.io.
In Desktop Survivors 98, you play as your own cursor and must survive quick, intense rooms set in randomly generated dungeons. Level up, explore, and acquire exciting weapons inspired by classic PC culture such as Solitaire, Minesweeper, or Word Art. The game’s interface is heavily inspired by the nostalgic charm of Windows 98, complete with a virtual taskbar that sits above your current desktop taskbar, and even includes its own quirky parody mascot, “Swordy”.
Inspired by Vampire Survivors and Rusty’s Retirement, the game seamlessly overlays on your desktop, and lets you toggle it on and off anytime. Whether you’re taking a quick break or diving into an extended challenge, Desktop Survivors 98 delivers fast-paced action perfectly suited for any kind of player.
"I wanted to create a game that feels like an extension of your desktop," says Brandon Hesslau, the solo developer of Desktop Survivors 98. "The idea of a game you can toggle on and off whenever you want really appealed to me. Plus, I couldn’t resist the fun of filling a typical desktop with very chaotic visuals."
The demo features a complete dungeon zone to explore and survive, a unique plethora of upgradable weapons and items, and an exciting glimpse of what’s to come in the full version.
Technical Details
Press Kit & Media
Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xitZMmV5xB0
Call to Action
Downloading the demo and wishlisting the game on Steam is the best way to support the development. Dive into the chaos starting December 14, 2024–will you survive? For more information, visit the official website at http://desktopsurvivors98.com.
Game Page Links
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3339780
Itch.io: https://brandonhesslau.itch.io/desktop-survivors-98-demo
About Brandon Hesslau
Brandon Hesslau is an independent solo game developer and is known for being one of the lead developers of Buddy Simulator 1984 with indie team Not a Sailor Studios. Desktop Survivors 98 marks his debut commercial title as a solo developer.
Press Contact
Name: Brandon Hesslau
Email: brandonhesslaugames@gmail.com
Website: https://desktopsurvivors98.com
In Desktop Survivors 98, you play as your own cursor and must survive quick, intense rooms set in randomly generated dungeons. Level up, explore, and acquire exciting weapons inspired by classic PC culture such as Solitaire, Minesweeper, or Word Art. The game’s interface is heavily inspired by the nostalgic charm of Windows 98, complete with a virtual taskbar that sits above your current desktop taskbar, and even includes its own quirky parody mascot, “Swordy”.
Inspired by Vampire Survivors and Rusty’s Retirement, the game seamlessly overlays on your desktop, and lets you toggle it on and off anytime. Whether you’re taking a quick break or diving into an extended challenge, Desktop Survivors 98 delivers fast-paced action perfectly suited for any kind of player.
"I wanted to create a game that feels like an extension of your desktop," says Brandon Hesslau, the solo developer of Desktop Survivors 98. "The idea of a game you can toggle on and off whenever you want really appealed to me. Plus, I couldn’t resist the fun of filling a typical desktop with very chaotic visuals."
The demo features a complete dungeon zone to explore and survive, a unique plethora of upgradable weapons and items, and an exciting glimpse of what’s to come in the full version.
Technical Details
- Genres: Roguelite, Bullet Hell, Dungeon Crawler
- Platforms: Windows PC
- Release Regions: Global
- Demo Release Date: December 14, 2024
- Full Version Release Date: Planned for 2025
Press Kit & Media
Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xitZMmV5xB0
Call to Action
Downloading the demo and wishlisting the game on Steam is the best way to support the development. Dive into the chaos starting December 14, 2024–will you survive? For more information, visit the official website at http://desktopsurvivors98.com.
Game Page Links
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3339780
Itch.io: https://brandonhesslau.itch.io/desktop-survivors-98-demo
About Brandon Hesslau
Brandon Hesslau is an independent solo game developer and is known for being one of the lead developers of Buddy Simulator 1984 with indie team Not a Sailor Studios. Desktop Survivors 98 marks his debut commercial title as a solo developer.
Press Contact
Name: Brandon Hesslau
Email: brandonhesslaugames@gmail.com
Website: https://desktopsurvivors98.com