Taskbarn

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Taskbarn is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Goop Games and was released on October 24, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

What is Taskbarn?Taskbarn is a cozy idle incremental game that lives quietly on your taskbar or desktop. Raise barn animals as they stroll, graze, and nap while they produce resources that transform into dibbles — the universal currency used to grow and improve your animals. Whether you’re working, browsing, or gaming, your barn keeps running in the background, always ready to welcome you back wit…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is very cute and customizable, making it a charming addition to the desktop.
It runs well in the background, allowing for multitasking while providing a relaxing experience.
The gameplay is easy to understand, and the progression feels rewarding as players unlock achievements and upgrades.

The game lacks interactivity, feeling more like it plays itself rather than engaging the player.
Achieving 100% completion can take an excessively long time, potentially over 100 hours.
The graphics and audio are unremarkable, with some UI elements being hard to read and the music being repetitive.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and cute art style that resonates well with fans of lofi aesthetics, providing a calming visual experience. While some users note that the visuals may not be as impressive as those in other games, the overall design is appreciated for its comfort and suitability for idle gameplay.
- “I really like the cute art style of the game and as a big fan of lofi vibes, this game suits me perfectly.”
- “Great game, good idle background play style with nice art style and comfy music track.”
- “The artwork is adorable and it's incredibly calming to have it ticking away while I game.”
- “And to that I would just ask if these games don't excel for their graphics, or for their gameplay, what is the point of them?”
- “And presumably this is so it doesn't hog resources on weaker machines while multitasking, which is great - but I have seen (though not played) taskbar games with more remarkable visuals than this.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it charming and suitable for background play, others describe it as repetitive and irritating, often opting to turn it off. Overall, it is noted for creating a cozy atmosphere that complements the gameplay for those who enjoy it.
- “Lovely music that I love.”
- “The controls are easy to use, and the cozy music helps set the vibe.”
- “Great game, good idle background play style with nice art style and comfy music track.”
- “I turned it off pretty much immediately - it has that sort of cute but quite irritating repetitive cheap music any seasoned gamer knows to expect from titles like this, and why do you want it anyway?”
- “I watch YouTube videos, listen to music, and write, all with this game open - it just gets in the way.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is criticized for being largely unengaging, with players experiencing long periods of waiting that lead to minimal satisfaction, ultimately questioning the purpose of the game if it lacks both compelling graphics and enjoyable mechanics.
- “Now since this is meaningless from a gameplay perspective (there is no reason you need to tell them apart), you may ask why does this matter?”
- “And to that, I would just ask if these games don't excel for their graphics or for their gameplay, what is the point of them?”
- “Its gameplay consists mostly of waiting hours for one second of a feeling that is something more than boredom but less than fun - and if I really wanted to feel that, I'd use the bus more often.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a sense of hypocrisy regarding their critiques of story-driven FMV games, noting that they have not previously criticized similar titles for their lack of interaction. This suggests a recognition of the narrative strengths in these games, despite their limited gameplay mechanics.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.