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Desktop Detective player count chart
Desktop Detective has very few players on Steam right now (43). Its all-time peak was 179.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Desktop Detective monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | not enough data | -49.16% | 91 |
| October 2026 | 99 | n/a | 179 |
How many people are playing Desktop Detective?
Right now, 43 players are in Desktop Detective on Steam. That makes it the #4,202 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 65 players. Today's peak is 41% below its 30-day average daily peak of 111.
Is Desktop Detective growing or declining?
Today's player count is 24% of its all-time peak of 179, set on Oct 13, 2026.
Best time to play Desktop Detective
Based on the last 14 days, Desktop Detective is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York), when about 45% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Desktop Detective players by hour and weekday
When Desktop Detective has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Desktop Detective
An idle detective game that sits in the corner of your screen while you do other things.
- Developer
- Conradical Games
- Publisher
- Playsaurus
- Released
- Aug 19, 2026
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, RPG
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 8 languages
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Desktop Detective price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Desktop Detective is at its full price of $4.99. It usually goes on sale for about 20% off (around $3.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $3.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Desktop Detective reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Desktop Detective achievements
Desktop Detective has 111 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 25.1% of them; the rarest, Truth Spectacles, is held by 0.5% of players.
Momentum ISucceed at 3 consecutive inspections98.7%
Stats ILevel up a stat to Lv. 593.9%
Stats IILevel up a stat to Lv. 1091.8%
Cases ISolve Case 590.3%
Stats IIILevel up a stat to Lv. 2589.2%
Gear IDiscover 5 unique pieces of gear87.8%
Levels IReach level 386.3%
Momentum IISucceed at 10 consecutive inspections84.4%
Stats IVLevel up a stat to Lv. 5082.6%
Rich IEarn a total of $1M78.4%
Magnifying GlassObtain the Magnifying Glass tool75.9%
Bag of TricksObtain the Bag of Tricks tool73.9%
Gear IIDiscover 15 unique pieces of gear72.8%
Cases IISolve Case 1572.8%
Tools IObtain 10 tools72.8%
Critical Hit IReach a Critical Hit Chance of 10%65.8%
Climbing GearObtain the Climbing Gear tool65.4%
Ascend IAscend once59.7%
Crime Scene MapObtain the Crime Scene Map tool54.4%
Tools IIObtain 50 tools54.1%
Gear IIIDiscover 30 unique pieces of gear50.3%
Stats VLevel up a stat to Lv. 10050.2%
Cases IIISolve Case 2549.2%
Levels IIReach level 1045.2%
Tools IIIObtain 100 tools40.6%
DisguiseObtain the Disguise tool39.7%
Flooded BasementUnlock Flooded Basement37.9%
Ascend IIAscend 3 times35.4%
Critical Hit IIReach a Critical Hit Chance of 15%29.5%
Levels IIIReach level 1526.6%
Ascend IIIAscend 5 times24.8%
Gear IVDiscover 50 unique pieces of gear21.7%
Tools IVObtain 250 tools21.6%
Rich IIEarn a total of $1T21.4%
Detective BadgeObtain the Detective Badge tool20.8%
Amethyst HollowUnlock Amethyst Hollow18.8%
Cases IVSolve Case 5017.8%
Iago IscariotUnlock Iago Iscariot16.6%
Ascend IVAscend 10 times16.5%
TelescopeObtain the Telescope tool16.3%
Levels IVReach level 2516.3%
Grungy GraveyardUnlock Grungy Graveyard15.1%
Tools VObtain 500 tools14.7%
Levels VReach level 3014.6%
Isidore IonUnlock Isidore Ion14.5%
Critical Hit IIIReach a Critical Hit Chance of 25%14.0%
Cases VSolve Case 7513.5%
Ascend VAscend 15 times13.3%
Gear VDiscover 75 unique pieces of gear13.2%
Stats VILevel up a stat to Lv. 25013.1%
Silver BulletObtain the Silver Bullet tool12.7%
Lily LocustaUnlock Lily Locusta12.2%
Decent DetectiveInspect with a 100% success chance12.1%
Momentum IIISucceed at 50 consecutive inspections11.8%
Porter PullmanUnlock Porter Pullman11.6%
SpeedyReach 10 km/h Walk Speed11.6%
Extra SenseObtain the Extra Sense tool11.5%
Tools VIObtain 1000 tools11.5%
Cases VISolve Case 10011.2%
Thieves' DenUnlock Thieves' Den11.1%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 111 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Latest Desktop Detective news and patch notes
- Oct 8, 2026 Desktop Detective's first major update... MOD SUPPORT!
- Sep 20, 2026 On Desktop Detective's Next Update!
- Sep 12, 2026 Rebirth Update, OUT NOW!
- Aug 26, 2026 So... Week 1 for Desktop Detective was crazy...!
- Aug 22, 2026 Desktop Detective, Daily Update 3 OUT NOW!
- Aug 21, 2026 Desktop Detective Daily Update 2, OUT NOW!
- Aug 20, 2026 Desktop Detective's First Update is Here!
- Aug 19, 2026 Desktop Detective is Out Now!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Desktop Detective FAQ
Is Desktop Detective dead?
Desktop Detective has very few players on Steam right now (43). Its all-time peak was 179.
How many people play Desktop Detective?
43 people are playing Desktop Detective on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 65 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Desktop Detective?
Desktop Detective reached its all-time Steam peak of 179 concurrent players on Oct 13, 2026.
When is Desktop Detective most active?
Desktop Detective usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York).
How much does Desktop Detective cost?
Desktop Detective costs $4.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Desktop Detective has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Desktop Detective on Steam is $3.99 (20% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $4.99 right now.
Is Desktop Detective on sale right now?
No, Desktop Detective is at its full price of $4.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 20%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 20%.
Is Desktop Detective good?
Steam players rate Desktop Detective Very Positive: 85% of 183 reviews are positive.
When did Desktop Detective come out?
Desktop Detective was released on Steam on Aug 19, 2026.
Who made Desktop Detective?
Desktop Detective was developed by Conradical Games and published by Playsaurus.
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