Using the Win98 desktop as the battlefield, Steam’s “Desktop Survivor 98” resource recycling bucket uses Solitaire poker cards to fight off enemies in a life-saving survival battle.

Most of the formulas of Roguelike survivor games have been established, so the only thing that can be changed is the background. Overseas game developer Brandon Hesslau used his brain to use the Windows operating system and launched “Desktop Survivors 98” (Desktop Survivors 98) Games bring a background that is familiar to many computer users.

Yes, at first glance, the familiar Paperclip Assistant has transformed into a sword, telling you that the desktop in front of you is actually a battlefield. In order to survive, as a resource recycling bin, you can only fight hard and use upgrades to gain abilities to fight back. Enemies come out of nowhere.

Since it is based on Windows 98, “Desktop Survivor 98” has many familiar elements in the game, such as Solitaire playing cards or a small window for mining mines.

Of course, the game looks like Survivor as soon as the enemies, gold coins or treasure chests appear, but the icons of many items like CDs or Notepads are full of ancient elements.

The independent game “Desktop Survivor 98” is expected to be launched on Steam in 2025. The demo is now available for download. Interested players can go to the Steam store page to download and try it out.