Link Steam
indiegame.fan
Little Desktop Runner header art

Little Desktop Runner

Little Desktop Runner is a short set-and-forget incremental idle game about going for runs that sits on your desktop while you do other things. Travel further each run, slowly reaching the ultimate goal, what could it be?

Steam Page
Developer
Pet Pumpkin
Publisher
Pet Pumpkin
Release
December 8, 2025
237 days ago
Steam Reviews
Positive12 reviews100.0%

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Search Google: Who developed Little Desktop Runner?Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Search Google: Who published Little Desktop Runner?Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Search Google: Is Little Desktop Runner self-published or published by Pet Pumpkin?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Little Desktop Runner and Pet Pumpkin funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Little Desktop Runner and Pet Pumpkin?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Search Google: What is the release status of Little Desktop Runner?Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

7 items

About the Game

Little Desktop Runner is a minimal interaction game about going on runs.

Automatically level up and run further, collect achievements and reach the end of the world.

Minimal Gameplay

Press run and get back to work, your little runner will put the work in and let you know when they're ready to go.

Upgrade your Homestead

Automatically gather resources and build up your homestead between runs to further improve running distance!

Background Game

Sits in the corner of your desktop and makes sounds when it wants your attention.

It's that simple!

What To Expect

  • This is not an offline idle game, the game must be open to progress

  • Around 9-12 hours to complete game

  • There is no music, only sounds to occasionally grab your attention

  • Can be completed more efficiency with some active play

  • Continue past the goal forever (the game will probably break eventually)

Indie Game Fan