Desktop+

About Desktop+

Desktop+ is a single player action game. It was developed by elvissteinjr and was released on January 1, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Desktop+ is a powerful, yet lightweight tool for SteamVR bringing your desktops and windows into the VR world. No matter if you just need a more reliable desktop view in your dashboard or a complex context-aware multi-overlay setup with custom shortcuts, Desktop+ offers a wide array of tweakable settings to make the overlays fit your needs.Features User interface with real-time adjustments access…

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 633 reviews

optimization9 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Highly customizable and feature-rich VR desktop utility with extensive options for window positioning, sizing, and behavior.
Lightweight and efficient with minimal impact on system performance, often outperforming paid alternatives.
Completely free and open-source, providing users with advanced VR desktop integration without additional costs.

Steep learning curve and unintuitive user interface can be intimidating and confusing for new or casual users.
Occasional software bugs and crashes, especially after major updates, affecting usability and requiring restarts or workarounds.
Compatibility issues have been reported, including problems on Linux, Quest 2, and occasional conflicts with SteamVR or specific games.

optimization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
Desktop+ is highly praised for its smooth, low-latency performance and efficient optimization, enabling seamless multitasking with minimal impact on VR gameplay. While generally lightweight and customizable, some users report occasional stuttering during fast-paced content or significant performance drops when alt-tabbing to certain games. Overall, it stands out as one of the most optimized and reliable VR desktop tools, especially compared to alternatives.
- “Performance optimization is another area where desktop+ performs extremely well.”
- “Desktop mirroring feels smooth and low-latency, helping interactions feel far more natural than some competing solutions that suffer from sluggish response times or excessive performance overhead.”
- “Been using the github version for a long time before it came to Steam. The fact that this is free is not even a factor in my recommendation. I have tried a lot of the most popular virtual desktops like OVRdrop, OVR Toolkit, and Desktop Portal, but I can safely say I like this one the most overall, as it is the most optimized and smooth; once you learn how to make configs, you never need to reposition monitors again, you can just swap to the configs when necessary.”
- “Every positive of this app is nothing compared to how hard it will tank your performance on PCVR.”
- “Poorly optimized and some features don't work.”
- “But when I alt-tab to Elite, the performance of the window drops drastically.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11% positive mentions, 89% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story aspect is generally lacking clear narrative or coherent plot elements, with users focusing more on technical issues and personal experiences rather than an engaging storyline. Overall, there appears to be little emphasis on story development in the context provided.
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The graphics performance is mixed, with the game consuming significant GPU and RAM resources, sometimes causing lag and even forcing driver reinstalls. However, it is noted for better stability and fewer graphical bugs compared to alternatives, though occasional issues like unexpected window maximization during screen capture persist.
- “Not going to lie, I know I have a fairly budget-friendly PC but it's powerful enough to run most VR games at a healthy 30-60fps at mid graphics.”
- “Fewer bugs than alternatives I've tried; more stable, fewer graphical issues, better input blocking, etc.”
- “My only issue with this is when using the graphics capture option for (in my case) Discord it will randomly maximize it.”
- “I found out it was using 50% of my graphics resources, resulting in lag making the game unplayable.”
- “Takes up like 2-4 GB of RAM for no reason, and also forced me to reinstall my entire graphics driver due to making my desktop unresponsive altogether.”
- “I don't know, but the game doesn't load any visuals; it just shows a black screen while running.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The software is generally reported as buggy and prone to freezing, sometimes causing issues with other VR applications like VRChat. While some users find it less stable and more difficult to set up compared to paid alternatives, others note it can be more configurable and less buggy once mastered. Overall, stability is a significant concern but may improve with user familiarity.
- “Very buggy.”
- “Pretty damn buggy, I've been unable to boot up the software on many occasions and even when it does work, it only renders half the screen.”
- “I can't play full screen because it freezes, but it's free so I can't complain.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
Users appreciate the ability to access music platforms and videos through multiple simultaneous overlays without removing the headset, though some note desktop+ lacks a dedicated music player compared to alternatives. Despite this, desktop+ is praised for better performance and more versatile overlay control options.
- “I use it to access my music platform or YouTube for most games and watching Road to Riches when playing Elite Dangerous.”
- “Comparing to ovrtoolkit, desktop+ lacks the music player and a lot of the fancy features but wins in performance and more direct ways of controlling overlays.”
- “Comparing to xsoverlay, desktop+ still lacks the music player, has about the same amount of performance, but, once again, wins in terms of diversity of options.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay offers versatile and practical features like floating windows and controller-attached overlays, enhancing immersion by allowing seamless access to utility tools without disrupting the experience. This functionality is especially valued by streamers and players who need quick reference to guides or chats during VR sessions.
- “Users can create floating windows fixed in virtual space, attach overlays directly to VR controllers, or position them around their field of view for quick access during gameplay.”
- “This is incredibly practical for streamers monitoring chat, players referencing guides during gameplay, or anyone wanting constant access to utility windows without breaking immersion.”
- “Desktop+ is an essential part of my VR gameplay now.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users praise the humor aspect for enhancing the enjoyment of funny gaming moments, making it easy to capture and share them without hassle. The ability to multitask, such as watching YouTube or managing chat in VR, adds to the fun and convenience. Overall, the humor is well-received and contributes to an entertaining and seamless gaming experience.
- “I don't have to scramble to my keyboard to hit alt + f10 to record funny gaming moments.”
- “Sometimes I am waiting in a lobby for a game and watch YouTube while waiting. I have to tab out of the VR game, which is a hassle, but this takes that whole process and throws it out the window. It is amazing for attaching certain screens to specific positions on your hand. For example, if you are a streamer playing VR, you can have chat on your left hand like a watch and have donations on the palm of your left hand, so you can easily switch between chat and donations. I put YouTube on my hand so I can watch while being in the game, so I don’t miss any funny moments or so I can talk with people while watching on my hand. Overall, 20/10, I can't recommend this enough and best of all, it's free.”
- “Funny number.”