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Is DESKTOP MONKEY worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy competing for places on Steam Leaderboards
- Fans of food-slicing games with unlockable swords and powers
- Players who want a game that remains on the desktop during normal computer use
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story-driven adventure or exploration game may find the focus on slicing food and leaderboard placement too narrow.
- Players wanting a broad range of gameplay activities may find the repeated emphasis on slicing, training, and tournament play limiting.
- Players who require uninterrupted mouse control may dislike the monkey's ability to throw the pointer across the screen.
- Players looking for multiplayer matches may not find the leaderboard-focused competition they want.
Our take on DESKTOP MONKEY
The desktop format gives up a fully separate play space. The monkey stays present during ordinary computer use, can prompt play at set intervals, and may interfere with the mouse after being cut. That persistent interaction is central to the format but can interrupt other desktop activity.
What is DESKTOP MONKEY?
DESKTOP MONKEY places a small monkey on the desktop while players practise slicing food.
Cutting food earns levels, and new swords and special powers become available. Swords have different blade sharpness; improved blades allow more cuts and points. Special powers can also be upgraded. The game includes themed training activities, a main tournament that tests slicing ability, and seasonal challenges that change every month.
The monkey appears during normal computer use and can encourage play at intervals set in the game menu. It can throw bombs and spoiled food, and when cut, it catches the mouse pointer and throws it across the screen. The game may start with the system. Competition is tied to Steam Leaderboards, while the desktop mascot remains part of the play experience.
How DESKTOP MONKEY plays
- 01Desktop presence
- The monkey appears while normal computer operations continue.
- 02Sword progression
- Players can unlock swords with different blade sharpness, with better swords allowing more cuts and points.
- 03Upgradeable powers
- Special powers can be improved during play.
- 04Training and tournament
- The game combines themed training activities with a main tournament that tests slicing performance.
- 05Monthly challenges
- Seasonal challenges change every month.
- 06Interactive mascot
- The monkey can throw bombs and spoiled food, and can move the mouse pointer after being cut.
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DESKTOP MONKEY: platforms & release
Is DESKTOP MONKEY worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy competing for places on Steam Leaderboards. Skip it if: players seeking a story-driven adventure or exploration game may find the focus on slicing food and leaderboard placement too narrow.
Where can I download DESKTOP MONKEY?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens DESKTOP MONKEY's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is DESKTOP MONKEY on?
Windows only.
