Desktop Explorer Price History and Player Count

Desktop Explorer

Steam app 2527160

Desktop Explorer

Recurring DreamJul 17, 2026Adventure, Indie, Simulation

$17.99 Overwhelmingly PositiveSteam Deck Playable
  • Psychological Horror
  • Point & Click
  • Puzzle
  • Investigation
  • Detective
  • 1990's
  • Mystery
  • Simulation
  • Interactive Fiction
  • Adventure
Playing now
40
Updated 3 hours ago
24-hour peak
48
Last 24 hours
All-time peak
498
Jul 1, 2026
Steam reviews
95%
Overwhelmingly Positive

Data source: Steam Web APILast updated: How we collect this data

Desktop Explorer player count chart

Desktop Explorer has very few players on Steam right now (40). Its all-time peak was 498.

History from Jul 1, 2026

Desktop Explorer monthly player count

MonthAvg. playersGain% GainPeak players
November 2026n/a-90-45.45%108
October 202699-31-23.85%198
September 2026130-43-11.05%346
August 2026n/a-109-21.89%389
July 2026n/an/an/a498

How many people play Desktop Explorer right now?

40 people are playing Desktop Explorer on Steam right now. That makes it the #4,611 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 48 players. Today's peak is 60% below its 30-day average daily peak of 120.

Desktop Explorer player count history

Over the last 30 days Desktop Explorer averaged a daily peak of 120 players, down 32% compared with the 30 days before (176). In its first month after release (Jul 17, 2026) it peaked at 498 players. Today's player count is 8% of its all-time peak of 498, set on Jul 1, 2026.

Best time to play Desktop Explorer

Based on the last 14 days, Desktop Explorer is busiest around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and quietest around 10:00 UTC (5 AM in New York), when about 58% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.

Desktop Explorer players by hour and weekday

When Desktop Explorer 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.

BusiestSaturday at 19:00 UTCabout 141 players on average
QuietestMonday at 11:00 UTCabout 42 players on average
Busy vs quiet3.4xmore players at the busiest hour
Fewer playersMore playersTimes in UTC. Hover or tap a cell.

Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.

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About Desktop Explorer

Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?

Developer
Recurring Dream
Publisher
Recurring Dream, Outersloth, indienova
Released
Jul 17, 2026
Genre
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Steam Deck
Playable
Languages
4 languages

Screenshots

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Desktop Explorer price history

$17.99
price now (US)
$14.39
lowest recorded (-20%) · Oct 13, 2026
-20%
typical sale discount · 1 sale seen

Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Desktop Explorer is at its full price of $17.99. It usually goes on sale for about 20% off (around $14.39), and the lowest we have recorded is $14.39.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 Explorer reviews over time

95% Overwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,469 Steam reviews are positiveRead reviews on Steam

Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.

Desktop Explorer achievements

Desktop Explorer has 23 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 32.5% of them; the rarest, Kojami Code, is held by 8.0% of players.

  • FortunaHidden achievement81.8%
  • MerneithHidden achievement62.3%
  • I like your style!Change your wallpaper for the first time.60.5%
  • "What a Thrill..."Hidden achievement46.2%
  • Sol PlazaHidden achievement42.0%
  • MuralistHidden achievement41.3%
  • Screen TimeHidden achievement40.2%
  • Taking NotesCreate a Notepage file for the first time.38.7%
  • Sold OutHidden achievement38.6%
  • The TowerHidden achievement37.6%
  • Desktop DetectiveHidden achievement35.1%
  • Desktop ExplorerHidden achievement34.9%
  • Lore MasterRead all of the past users' Chronolog Entries.28.1%
  • Example questHidden achievement27.6%
  • MasterpieceCreate a Sketchy file for the first time.26.5%
  • Neat FreakHidden achievement19.5%
  • WebSurferVisit all Websurfer websites.19.1%
  • This is not your computerHidden achievement13.3%
  • "Clever Girl..."Hidden achievement12.4%
  • I am the LawHidden achievement12.3%
  • Can I Pet Her?Hidden achievement12.2%
  • Power to the PeopleHidden achievement9.2%
  • Kojami CodeHidden achievement8.0%

Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.

Desktop Explorer DLC

Desktop Explorer has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.

DLCReleasedPrice (US)
Desktop Explorer Soundtrack ↗Aug 10, 2026$9.99

Desktop Explorer FAQ

Is Desktop Explorer dead?

Desktop Explorer has very few players on Steam right now (40). Its all-time peak was 498.

How many people play Desktop Explorer?

40 people are playing Desktop Explorer on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 48 concurrent players.

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

Desktop Explorer reached its all-time Steam peak of 498 concurrent players on Jul 1, 2026.

Is Desktop Explorer growing or declining?

Desktop Explorer is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 120, down 32% compared with the previous 30 days.

When is Desktop Explorer most active?

Desktop Explorer usually has the most players around 21:00 UTC (4 PM in New York) and the fewest around 10:00 UTC (5 AM in New York).

How much does Desktop Explorer cost?

Desktop Explorer costs $17.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.

What is the lowest price Desktop Explorer has been on Steam?

The lowest US price we have recorded for Desktop Explorer on Steam is $14.39 (20% off), on Oct 13, 2026. It costs $17.99 right now.

Is Desktop Explorer on sale right now?

No, Desktop Explorer is at its full price of $17.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 20%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 20%.

Is Desktop Explorer good?

Steam players rate Desktop Explorer Overwhelmingly Positive: 95% of 2,469 reviews are positive.

When did Desktop Explorer come out?

Desktop Explorer was released on Steam on Jul 17, 2026.

Who made Desktop Explorer?

Desktop Explorer was developed by Recurring Dream and published by Recurring Dream, Outersloth, indienova.

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