KiraKami Games
Desktop Fighter logo DESKTOP FIGHTER free-to-play idle RPG
Steam Press Kit
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Free-to-play idle RPG · Windows PC via Steam

Your desktop is now a battleground.

A free-to-play idle RPG where a stickman fighter battles directly across your real desktop while you work, browse, watch videos, or play.

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  • Free to play
  • Idle RPG
  • Single-player
  • Windows · Steam
  • Next Fest Oct 2026
Desktop Fighter key art: a chalk-drawn stickman lunging with a sword at a hulking enemy, with a bat and a slime creature over a sketched desktop
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01 — What it is

An RPG that refuses to stay inside its window.

Desktop Fighter is a free-to-play idle RPG that does not stay confined to a traditional game window. Its stickman fighter battles enemies directly across the player's real desktop, above browsers, work applications, videos, and other windows.

Checking back in is where the build takes shape. Players equip stronger gear, manage a growing inventory, unlock upgrades, and combine nine items to create one item of a higher tier. With more than 5,900 items across 10 rarity levels, every chest can move a build forward — or produce something genuinely rare.

01

Your real desktop is the arena

The fight takes place directly above your open applications, turning an everyday desktop into a constantly evolving stickman battleground.

02

Click-through background play

The fighter stays visible without taking over the computer. Keep working, browsing, or watching while combat continues underneath.

03

Idle combat and offline progress

Enemies arrive in waves and the fighter battles automatically. Come back whenever you want and collect up to eight hours of offline Coin and EXP progress.

04

More than 5,900 items

Weapons, armor, accessories, and other equipment spread across 10 rarity tiers, creating a long-term hunt for stronger and rarer drops.

05

Merge nine items into one

Nine items can be combined to create a stronger item of the next tier, turning unwanted loot into meaningful progression.

06

Four specializations

Develop the character toward Knight, Fighter, Archer, or Mage and shape a build through a four-direction skill tree.

5,900+items to find and merge
10rarity tiers
8hoffline Coin & EXP gains
4class specializations
9→1item merging
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02 — Media

Teaser first. Then the loops that explain themselves.

Every clip below is a real capture of the game running on a normal Windows desktop. Click a card to play it, click again to stop.

Desktop Fighter key art: brush-lettered logo with chalk stickman fighters and red slashes
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A stickman fighter battling armoured enemies on top of a Windows desktop wallpaper, with health bars and damage numbers Looping · click to stop
Live on the desktopEnemies arrive from four directions and the fighter answers automatically, while the desktop underneath keeps working.
A Boss Incoming banner appears over the desktop as the sword-carrying stickman walks in Looping · click to stop
Boss incomingStages escalate into boss waves that interrupt an ordinary workday.
A glowing reward orb opens next to an open browser window on the desktop Looping · click to stop
Chests and dropsDefeated waves produce EXP, coins, chests, and equipment while you browse.
Hand-drawn notebook inventory UI showing equipment slots and an item tooltip with stats Looping · click to stop
Gear and inventorySketchbook UI: equip slots, item stats, melt values, and a growing bag of loot.
A four-direction skill tree drawn on notebook paper with class nodes and respec stones Looping · click to stop
Four-direction skill treeSpend points toward one of four identities — or respec and try another.

Screenshots

13 shots · click to enlarge · every one downloadable as a 2560×1440 PNG

Creators and press: the clips on this page are compressed for the web. Full-resolution PNG stills and the original uncompressed GIF captures are in the asset list below.

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03 — Loot & merge

Let it fight. Come back richer.

Desktop Fighter is built around a simple rhythm: let the fighter battle, return for the loot, improve the build, and send the character back stronger.

  1. 01Let the stickman fighter battle across the desktop.
  2. 02Defeat enemy waves and earn EXP, coins, chests, and equipment.
  3. 03Open chests and compare new loot.
  4. 04Equip stronger items and refine the build.
  5. 05Merge nine items into one higher-tier item.
  6. 06Choose a specialization and unlock new upgrades.
  7. 07Return to battle stronger and push into harder stages.

Nine in. One out.

Turn a pile of unwanted drops into the next tier.

10 rarity tiers. More than 5,900 items. The last tiers are where the Steam Community Market gets interesting.

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04 — Specializations

Four directions. One stickman.

Character progression branches into four specializations. Each direction offers a different identity and lets you decide how your desktop warrior develops over time.

Knight

Hold the line

Armor, staying power, and a build that survives the waves everyone else dies to.

Fighter

Hit first, hit often

Raw close-range damage and the fastest clear speed on crowded stages.

Archer

Never in reach

Range, precision, and pressure applied from the far edge of the screen.

Mage

Break the rules

Elemental swings and effects that turn a plain desktop into a light show.

Steam Community Market

Rare finds get a life beyond your inventory.

Eligible rare items can be traded through the Steam Community Market, giving the most valuable drops real weight. Ten tiers deep, the hunt is the point.

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05 — Press kit

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Quick facts

  • TitleDesktop Fighter
  • DeveloperKiraKami Games
  • PublisherKiraKami Games
  • GenreIdle RPG / Incremental RPG / Desktop Game
  • PlatformWindows PC via Steam
  • PlayersSingle-player
  • Business modelFree-to-play
  • StatusIn development — Steam page live, wishlists open
  • Release dateComing soon
  • Steam Next FestPlanned for October 2026

Suggested pull quotes

  • “Turn your desktop into a living battleground.”
  • “Your stickman fights while you work.”
  • “Fight. Loot. Merge. Repeat.”
  • “Nine items go in. One stronger item comes out.”
  • “An idle RPG that lives directly on your desktop.”
Short description

Turn your desktop into a living battleground. Your stickman fights while you work, earning loot, chests, EXP, and coins. Merge nine items into stronger gear, develop one of four specializations, and hunt for rare Steam Market items.

Elevator pitch

Desktop Fighter turns the player's actual desktop into a living battleground. A stickman warrior fights enemies above open applications without blocking clicks, earning EXP, coins, chests, and thousands of items in the background. Players return to equip loot, merge nine items into one stronger piece, shape a build across four specializations, and hunt for rare items eligible for the Steam Community Market.

Long description

Desktop Fighter is a free-to-play idle RPG that does not stay confined to a traditional game window. Its stickman fighter battles enemies directly across the player's real desktop, above browsers, work applications, videos, and other windows.

The overlay is designed to remain click-through, so the fighter does not interrupt normal computer use. Enemies arrive from four directions, the character automatically responds, and every defeated wave can produce EXP, coins, chests, and equipment.

Checking back in is where the build takes shape. Players equip stronger gear, manage a growing inventory, unlock upgrades, and combine nine items to create one item of a higher tier. With more than 5,900 items across 10 rarity levels, every chest can move a build forward, or produce something genuinely rare.

Character progression branches into four specializations: Knight, Fighter, Archer, and Mage. Each direction offers a different identity and allows players to decide how their desktop warrior develops over time.

Desktop Fighter is built around a simple rhythm: let the fighter battle, return for the loot, improve the build, and send the character back stronger. The game continues rewarding progress even when closed, with up to eight hours of offline Coin and EXP gains.

FAQ

What is Desktop Fighter?

Desktop Fighter is a free-to-play idle RPG where a stickman character fights directly across the player's real desktop.

Does the game block desktop clicks?

No. The overlay is designed to be click-through, allowing players to continue using the applications underneath it.

Does progress continue while the game is closed?

Yes. Players can receive up to eight hours of offline Coin and EXP progress.

How does item merging work?

Nine items can be combined to create one stronger item of the next tier.

How many items are in the game?

Desktop Fighter includes more than 5,900 items across 10 rarity levels.

What character paths are available?

Players can develop their fighter toward Knight, Fighter, Archer, or Mage.

Can items be traded?

Eligible rare items can be traded through the Steam Community Market.

Is Desktop Fighter free to play?

Yes. Desktop Fighter is planned as a free-to-play game.