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Desktop Gremlins

Desktop Gremlins

ShuGhost · ShuGhost · Aug 6, 2026
Adventure Casual Indie Simulation Early Access
Delayed observation Observed
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Player count last observed
Live player data is temporarily unavailable; historical values remain visible for context.

Desktop Gremlins - Steam Charts & Historical Stats

A transparent desktop pet with five character forms, Chaos Mode, Steam Workshop, window attachment, Twitch integration, and online multiplayer. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Desktop Gremlins. Player-count data was last observed Sep 26, 2026.

Price
$1.99
Genre
Adventure
Developer
ShuGhost

Desktop Gremlins player count and price summary

Current players
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All-time peak
3
24-hour player change
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Current US price
$1.99

Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

All-Time Peak

3
Sep 2026

Estimated Owners

0 .. 20,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $1.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

▲ ~4 days until next sale
Player count

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Price History

Lowest Price
$1.99
Sep 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$1.99
US region
Price history across regions (last 30 days)

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows macOS
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon R7 260X (2 GB VRAM)
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: macOS 11 Big Sur or newer
  • Processor: Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) or 64-bit Intel processor
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Metal-compatible graphics processor
  • Storage: 400 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Not required
  • Additional Notes: Internet connection is required for Twitch, AI and online co-op features. Some desktop effects require macOS Accessibility, Screen Recording, Input Monitoring and Automation permissions.
Pricing
Paid Game
$1.99 (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player PvP Online PvP Steam Achievements Steam Workshop Adjustable Text Size Camera Comfort Adjustable Difficulty Keyboard Only Option Mouse Only Option Save Anytime Steam Cloud Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Italian, Polish

Current Pricing

💰
$1.99
Regular Price

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
8
total achievements
Featured:
First Steps
Dark Side
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
14
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
6
German classification
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

A transparent desktop pet with five character forms, Chaos Mode, Steam Workshop, window attachment, Twitch integration, and online multiplayer. Feed and pet your gremlin, let viewers trigger pranks live, or invite a friend through Steam to join the chaos

Detailed Description


Play together through Steam! Create a private room and invite a friend. They can interact with your gremlin, send messages, and activate the pranks and effects you allow.

MEET THE LITTLE MENACE LIVING ON YOUR DESKTOP

Desktop Gremlins is a living desktop companion that stays right on your screen. It wanders between your windows, reacts to music and the applications you open, asks for attention, gets tired, falls asleep-and definitely notices when you forget to feed it.

Give your gremlin a name, feed it, pet it, pick it up or offer it a cup of coffee. You can also choose exactly where it is allowed to walk, so it stays out of the way while you work, draw, study, play or stream.

CARE FOR IT. WATCH IT EVOLVE.

Your companion has hunger, affection, energy and experience. Everyday interactions help it grow from a tiny slime through five distinct forms, each with its own appearance, animations, reactions and personality.

  • Feed, pet, grab and play with your companion

  • Watch it react to music and popular applications

  • Rename it and define a custom invisible walking zone

  • Control actions with global hotkeys, mouse buttons, gamepads and macro devices

  • Discover new moods, animations and dialogue as it changes

LET YOUR VIEWERS JOIN THE CHAOS

Connect Twitch and turn Channel Points into real interactions on your stream. Viewers can feed or pet the gremlin, give it coffee, send on-screen messages, trigger character reactions or unleash visual effects.

You remain in control: select up to 25 rewards, set their prices, adjust effect duration and customize alerts. Redemptions enter a queue instead of activating all at once, keeping busy streams entertaining without turning them into a slideshow.

  • Custom alerts with viewer names, avatars and emotes

  • Moderated on-screen messages with unsafe words automatically masked

  •  Streamer Mode for hiding private account and connection information

  • OBS Browser Source support for effects above full-screen Game Capture

  • Every reward and notification can be enabled or disabled separately

CHAOS—ONLY WHEN YOU ALLOW IT

Enable Chaos Mode and your gremlin may shake or move windows, play with the cursor, flash the taskbar and launch harmless desktop pranks. It can be mischievous, but it never closes your applications, and every disruptive feature is optional.

Prefer a peaceful companion? Leave Chaos Mode disabled. The gremlin will still live on your desktop, react to what you do and keep you company without rearranging your day.

MAKE YOUR GREMLIN YOURS

Subscribe to community-made sprite packs through Steam Workshop, or use the built-in validation and upload tools to publish a complete character pack of your own.

  • Transparent, always-on-top desktop companion

  • Five evolving forms with unique animations and personalities

  • Needs, moods, stamina, sleep and experience systems

  • Reactions to music and the applications you use

  • Twitch Channel Points integration and customizable stream alerts

  • Optional Chaos Mode with configurable desktop pranks

  • Custom walking zones and flexible global controls

  • Steam Workshop support for community sprite packs

  • English, Ukrainian, Russian, Japanese, Polish and Italian

YOUR DESKTOP. YOUR GREMLIN. YOUR RULES.

It only wants a little food, a little affection-and perhaps complete control of your desktop. What could possibly go wrong?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desktop Gremlins worth buying right now?
Watch — $1.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Desktop Gremlins go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Desktop Gremlins free to play?
Desktop Gremlins costs $1.99 on Steam.
What genre is Desktop Gremlins?
Desktop Gremlins is a Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Early Access game.
Who developed Desktop Gremlins?
Desktop Gremlins was developed by ShuGhost and published by ShuGhost.
What platforms does Desktop Gremlins support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.