Deskworm is an indie, released 15 January 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Deskworm is
Deskworm was released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity 6.
The premise, in the publisher's words
A tiny desktop worm pet that moves when you type, click, or play. Dress it up with hats and skins, park it in a pocket where its gaze follows your mouse, and let its Anti-Shrimp reminders nudge you to sit up and stretch.
How it plays
Its themes are romance. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Deskworm launched on 15 January 2026, within three weeks of Hytale, Cairn, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and Mio: Memories in Orbit.
Released around the same time: Hytale, Cairn, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Mio: Memories in Orbit.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel. See all 3 videos →
Screenshots
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Quick answers
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When did Deskworm come out?
Deskworm was released on 15 January 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
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