The Game That Went From 3 to 1,548 Concurrent Players in One Week
Desktop Defender Launches November 4 on Steam
Murcia, Spain. What started as an experimental project from Conradical Games studio head Conrad Grindheim has rapidly become one of the most talked-about indie hits of the year. Published by Poysky Productions, Desktop Defender has taken the gaming community by surprise, achieving what can only be described as a meteoric rise: from just 3 to over 1,548 concurrent players in a single week during its demo release.
Blending the addictive progression of idle games with the tactical strategy of tower defense and auto-battlers, Desktop Defender lets players grow stronger by upgrading weapons, skills, and builds; all while running discreetly in the corner of your screen as you do other things.
During Steam Next Fest, the Desktop Defender demo achieved several major milestones:
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99% positive reviews from players
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Top 5 most played demos across the entire event
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Biggest player jump in Steam history: From 3 to 1,548 concurrent players
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Over 280,000 hours played in total
Following this incredible community response, Desktop Defender is now ready for its full release on November 4, 2025, exclusively on Steam.
About Desktop Defender
Desktop Defender is an idle tower defense auto-battler that sits on the corner of your screen. Players strategically upgrade weapons, gather loot, and create the ultimate build to progress through an infinite number of waves; all while the action unfolds seamlessly on their desktop.
About Conradical Games
Conradical Games is an independent studio based in Switzerland, developing the games that nobody else makes. From innovative genre combinations and reimagined classic aesthetics to deeply personal storytelling, the studio's philosophy centres on crafting games that fill gaps in the gaming landscape, delivering experiences that players didn't know they were missing.
About Poysky Productions
Poysky Productions is an indie-focused publisher dedicated to helping small studios reach global audiences. With a history of supporting unique, creative projects, Poysky brings passionate development stories to players worldwide.
