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Desktop Survivors 98 - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Desktop Survivors 98

Brandon HesslauReleased May 20, 2025
ActionCasualIndieSingleplayer2DAction Roguelike
GameValio recommendation52Wait for Sale

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

  • Losing players
  • Could be cheaper
  • No discount
Why “Wait for Sale”
52out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 52 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

1 store · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value47/100
  • $4.99: very accessible price

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $4.99Lowest recorded $2.99
Quality76/100
  • 95% positive (1,345 reviews): very positive reception
  • 1,345 reviews: solid data foundation

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 95% · Very PositivePositive 1kNegative 68
Popularity25/100
  • 6 concurrent players: niche audience

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 6Peak in period 14

Game details

Developers
Brandon Hesslau
Publishers
Brandon Hesslau
Release date
May 20, 2025
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
78
Steam recs
1,337
Official website
desktopsurvivors98.com
Supported languages
1 languagesSee the list

English

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +4See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Adjustable Text Size · Mouse Only Option · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing

PC requirements Recommended

OS
Windows 10+ (64-bit)
Processor
Intel i3 or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Graphics
Dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent)
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
600 MB available space

Frequently asked questions

Is Desktop Survivors 98 worth buying?

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Where can I buy Desktop Survivors 98 cheapest?

The best current deal for Desktop Survivors 98 is on Steam for $4.99.

What type of game is Desktop Survivors 98?

Desktop Survivors 98 is categorized as: Action, Casual, Indie.

What platforms is Desktop Survivors 98 available on?

Desktop Survivors 98 is available on: Windows.

When was Desktop Survivors 98 released?

Desktop Survivors 98 was released on May 20, 2025.

How many people are playing Desktop Survivors 98?

According to recent data, Desktop Survivors 98 has approximately 6 concurrent players 18 hours ago.

Who made Desktop Survivors 98?

Developed by: Brandon Hesslau

Published by: Brandon Hesslau

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