Identifile: Desktop Dungeon

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Identifile: Desktop Dungeon is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Gearbyte Games and was released on November 24, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Identifile: Desktop Dungeon is a cursor-based action roguelike set inside an infected operating system where you explore procedurally generated file system dungeons. Battle swarms of viruses and encounter challenging bosses while uncovering powerful EXE files to aid your quest. Each playable cursor offers unique playstyles in this frantic bullet-hell adventure.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging concept that combines roguelike mechanics with mouse-controlled bullet hell gameplay, reminiscent of Pokemon Ranger.
There is a variety of cursors with different playstyles, allowing for diverse gameplay experiences and encouraging experimentation.
The visuals and music are charming and well-executed, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game suffers from stability issues, including crashes and memory leaks, which can disrupt gameplay.
The itemization and balance are lacking, with many items feeling redundant and some cursors being significantly more powerful than others.
The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with a need for more bosses, enemy variety, and overall content to maintain long-term interest.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is praised for its fast-paced, fluid mechanics and diverse playstyles, offering a compelling experience rooted in bullet-hell and arena combat. Players appreciate the variety of characters and the potential for replayability, though some express concerns about the draw mechanic and balance issues. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable and worth exploring, especially for those who appreciate mechanical experimentation.
- “The execution is fantastic, the gameplay is fun, and there are many playstyles to try out.”
- “The core gameplay is fast, fluid, and rooted in bullet-hell and arena-style combat.”
- “Legitimately really fun gameplay, tons of character variety, and seemingly endless replay value.”
- “Main problem is that the draw mechanic needs a rework, which is sad because the game seems mostly built around it but only a third of the cursors actively use it.”
- “The balance just feels off and the gameplay tedious.”
- “I enjoyed the concept of it, and while gameplay can be tedious at times, it's definitely worth a try!”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with players enjoying its fun and fast-paced gameplay, diverse character options, and the potential for future content enhancements. Many reviewers express optimism that upcoming updates will further increase replay value through additional unlockables and modifiers. Despite being in early access, the game already offers a compelling and engaging experience that encourages repeated play.
- “As it stands, the game is already fun, stylish, and deeply replayable, offering a compact digital adventure that captures the thrill of cleaning up a corrupted system from the inside.”
- “Fast paced, easy to lose track of the time, and even in early access, tons of replayability.”
- “Legitimately really fun gameplay, tons of character variety & seemingly endless replay value.”
- “Fingers crossed that early access does what it should and increases replayability since the gameplay is already there.”
- “My suggestions: I'm aware this is early access, but this game will definitely benefit from more unlockables and crazy modifiers like Binding of Isaac for more replayability.”
- “Legitimately really fun gameplay, tons of character variety, and seemingly endless replay value.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is widely praised as its standout feature, with many users highlighting its catchy and enjoyable nature. The main menu theme, in particular, is noted for its synchronization with gameplay elements, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack complements the visuals and gameplay, making it a delightful aspect of the game.
- “I really gotta hand it to whoever did the music: it's probably the best thing about this game.”
- “The main menu music is probably my favorite of them all, as the entire game is almost synced to the bounce of the cursor and is just a joy to sit on as you watch your collectibles bounce around to the beat.”
- “The music, the interface, the unlockable cosmetics, it's all a total joy to interact with.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is poor, with some tracks sounding muffled and unpolished.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of Identifile are praised for their charming retro operating-system aesthetic, featuring stylized folder icons and familiar system fonts, which set it apart from typical cyberpunk visuals. The combination of cute artwork, engaging design, and humorous elements contributes to a visually appealing experience that enhances the gameplay. Overall, the game's unique art style and well-executed visuals are highlighted as standout features.
- “This game has a lot of cute artwork, design, and adorableness to it, while having a very unique set of bosses and a final boss that got me laughing a bit too much.”
- “The aesthetic direction of Identifile is one of its most endearing qualities.”
- “Rather than leaning into dense cyberpunk visuals or abstract digital landscapes, the game embraces a retro operating-system look, complete with stylized folder icons, window overlays, and familiar system fonts.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its clever humor, featuring cute artwork and a unique set of bosses that elicit laughter. Players find it to be a hilariously funny casual experience, making it enjoyable enough to replay.
- “This game has a lot of cute artwork, design, and adorableness to it, while having a very unique set of bosses and a final boss that got me laughing a bit too much.”
- “It's clever and funny and gets bloody frantic.”
- “Hilariously funny game idea and art style.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the concept, many feel that it can become tedious and unbalanced, making it a chore at times. Overall, it may be worth trying for those who enjoy the genre.
- “The balance just feels off and the gameplay is tedious.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game somewhat lacking, as the absence of a strong narrative limits emotional investment, leaving them to rely primarily on the enjoyment of gameplay mechanics.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's moment-to-moment gameplay is engaging, but the absence of a strong narrative limits emotional investment, leaving players to rely solely on the enjoyment of mechanical experimentation.
- “While the moment-to-moment gameplay is compelling, the lack of story elements means the emotional investment relies entirely on the joy of mechanical experimentation.”

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Identifile: Desktop Dungeon is a action adventure game.

Identifile: Desktop Dungeon is available on PC and Windows.

Identifile: Desktop Dungeon was released on November 24, 2025.

Identifile: Desktop Dungeon was developed by Gearbyte Games.

Identifile: Desktop Dungeon has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Identifile: Desktop Dungeon is a single player game.

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