Updated for patch 1.0.0h

Independent Deskrawl guide

Build while the
desktop burns.

A practical Deskrawl: Idle ARPG guide to classes, leveling, loot, minions, towns, online mode, and Mythic Realms—built from the live Steam release, not the demo.

4 classes10 regions80 map nodes
OFFICIAL LAUNCH TRAILER

First Day Games · published 17 Sep 2026

Release28 September 2026
PlatformWindows PC · Steam
DeveloperFirst Day Games
ModesSingleplayer · Online
ReviewsMostly Positive at review
Last checked2 October 2026
Player-first routes

Answer the problem in front of you

Current Steam discussions cluster around class builds, slow leveling, offline versus online characters, boss reins, missing market items, Paragon progression, and post-launch balance.

Live community demand
The build path

From fresh Deskrawl hero to Mythic Realm

Full progression guide →
01
Pick a class in an official Deskrawl gameplay screenshot
BUILD CHECKPOINT

Pick a class

Warrior is the forgiving first pick; Sorcerer controls from range. Monk and Hunter reward a more deliberate build.

02
Automate the haul in an official Deskrawl gameplay screenshot
BUILD CHECKPOINT

Automate the haul

Set the action bar, tune loot handling, and let your captured minion pull the carriage while combat continues.

03
Invest in town in an official Deskrawl gameplay screenshot
BUILD CHECKPOINT

Invest in town

Stockpile materials, unlock NPCs and services, and improve the systems that remove friction from the next run.

04
Break into Mythic in an official Deskrawl gameplay screenshot
BUILD CHECKPOINT

Break into Mythic

Move from campaign nodes to timed trials and escalating tiers only when survival and clear speed are stable.

Official feature map

Six Deskrawl systems that feed the same build

Learn the loop →
01 / SYSTEM

Four classes

Warrior, Sorcerer, Monk, and Hunter each use different attacks, talents, gear priorities, and class-specific runes.

02 / SYSTEM

Captured minions

Enemies and bosses can become helpers. They pull the loot carriage and provide passive bonuses or combat abilities.

03 / SYSTEM

Loot & runes

The build loop combines equipment affixes, legendary effects, rune sets, active abilities, talents, and later Paragon choices.

04 / SYSTEM

Town growth

Resources develop the town and unlock NPCs or services that expand how you store, trade, and improve a hero.

05 / SYSTEM

Online trading

Eligible equipment, materials, and minions can be traded through the Steam Market when playing an eligible online character.

06 / SYSTEM

Mythic Realms

Timed trials and rising difficulty tiers form the official endgame loop, with stronger rewards deeper in the climb.

Patch-sensitive · 1.0.0h

Deskrawl launch-day class rankings already need an asterisk.

The 1 October patch raised Hunter damage across several abilities, reworked Monk's Chain Force, improved Mirror Steps, fixed some Paragon XP, and changed online-mode eligibility. Every build page on this site states its patch baseline.

Read official notes ↗
Quick answers

Deskrawl FAQ

What is Deskrawl: Idle ARPG?+

Deskrawl is a Windows idle action RPG that runs along the bottom of the desktop. You automate combat and loot collection, tune four hero classes, capture enemies as minions, grow towns, and push endgame Mythic Realms.

How many classes are in Deskrawl?+

The launch build has four classes: Warrior, Sorcerer, Monk, and Hunter. Patch 1.0.0h significantly buffed Hunter and adjusted Monk, so old launch-day tier lists need version context.

Can Deskrawl be played offline?+

The game offers Singleplayer and an Online Mode. Online trading requires your own Steam copy as of patch 1.0.0h; Family Sharing, Free Weekend, and PC café licenses can still use Singleplayer.

How large is the campaign?+

First Day Games lists three main towns, ten regions, and eighty map nodes. Mythic Realms add timed trials and escalating difficulty after the core progression loop.

Evidence ledger

What is fact, and what may move

Official Steam pages establish features, scale, release information, media, and patch changes. Steam guides and discussions reveal demand and useful build experiments; those details are labelled community-tested and can change with balance patches.

Facts checked: 2 Oct 2026Unofficial guide · no developer affiliation