Desktop Detective Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

Desktop Detective is tagged as Casual, Indie, RPG. It is published by Conradical Games (developer) and Playsaurus (publisher) and released on 19 Aug, 2026. PureGameStats tracks Desktop Detective's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. Desktop Detective currently has 92 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 654 concurrent players on 31 August 2026. Current activity is 85.9% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 19,620 Steam units sold. It currently ranks #1,738 year to date on our top sellers list. Steam reviews are 87% positive across 179 responses. Platforms: Mac, Windows.

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Desktop Detective Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

An idle detective game that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.

Developer
Conradical Games
Publisher
Playsaurus
Platforms
Mac, Windows
Release Date
19 Aug, 2026
Official site On Steam
Est. Sales
19,620
PGS estimate High confidence
Top-Selling Rank
#1738
#1738 YTD
Current Players
92
Live Steam data Peak 654
Current Steam Price
$4.99
Store data Standard Edition
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Developer: Conradical Games
Publisher: Playsaurus
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Release Date: 19 Aug, 2026
Est. sales: 19,620 High confidence
Top-selling rank: #1738 YTD
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $4.99 0%

Pricing History & Best Deals

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Historical pricing on Steam (US).

$4.24
Steam Launch Price
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$4.99
Steam Current Price
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$4.24
Steam Lowest Price
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$4.24
Lowest Recorded
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$4.99
Current Lowest Price
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Steam Prices Around the World
Live Steam pricing across 27 currencies we track.
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AU
A$ 7.50
BR
R$16,99
CA
C$ 6.49
CH
CHF 5.49
CL
CLP$3.000
CN
¥22.00
DE
4,99€
GB
£4.29
HK
HK$ 33.00
ID
Rp 47 499
IN
₹250.00
JP
¥580
KR
₩ 5,600
MX
Mex$ 64.49
MY
RM13.99
NO
55,49 kr
NZ
NZ$ 7.39
PH
₱174.95
PL
22,99 zł
RU
200 руб
SG
S$5.25
TH
฿115.00
TR
$2.99
TW
NT$ 102.00
US
$4.99
VN
73.500₫
ZA
R 52.00

Newest snapshot: 09 Sept 2026.

Twitch Viewers & Live Streamers

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Twitch activity for Desktop Detective.

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Desktop Detective Steam Reviews

Total reviews 179 Positive 156 Negative 23 Positive % 87.2%Rating Very Positive

Review Cloud

Reviewers praise
fun idleidleincrementalhope smoothcompanionidle loveinvestigationpassive progressioncorner screenprogression equipmentsoothing lovedadore aestheticsrespects perfectpermanent advantagesproducing satisfying
Reviewers criticise
ascensionupgrades suckssucks levelingfreekin

What players are discussing

Praise and criticism mentions per topic, split by whether the reviewer recommended the game overall. Based on 90 recent English reviews (ingested 1 Sept 2026).

Ticks mark the typical silhouette for a Casual game - overshoot = above the genre norm on that side.

Topic
Criticism mentions Praise
Mentions
Performance
8
Gameplay
14
16
Story
6
Graphics
22
22
Audio
Not enough mentions
-
Controls
Not enough mentions
-
Bugs
Not enough mentions
-
Value
9
Multiplayer
Not enough mentions
-
Replay value
Not enough mentions
-
PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run Desktop Detective.
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Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM)
  • Storage: 350 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
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How many people are playing Desktop Detective right now?

Desktop Detective has 92 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for Desktop Detective?

Desktop Detective reached an all-time peak of 654 concurrent players on 31 August 2026.

How many copies has Desktop Detective sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates Desktop Detective has sold approximately 19,620 copies on Steam, with high confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is Desktop Detective rated on Steam?

Desktop Detective has 179 Steam reviews with a 87.2% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of Desktop Detective?

Desktop Detective is priced at $4.24 on Steam (currently 15% off). Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was Desktop Detective released?

Desktop Detective was released on 19 Aug, 2026. It was developed by Conradical Games.

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