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SideQuest

A desktop game designed to help you focus on real world tasks. Featuring a hat collection, different locations, romantic stories, and a built-in system clock.

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Developer
Persevering Dev
Publisher
Persevering Dev
Release
April 14, 2026
109 days ago
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About the Game

Start your SideQuest so you can focus on your main quest. A desktop game designed to help you focus on what really matters such as homework, projects, work, or even another game.

Key Features

  • Desktop Companion: Designed as a lightweight desktop companion, the game sits on the side of your screen.

  • Idle Platformer: There are no controls. Your progress is tied to your real world focus.

  • 100 Hats to Collect: Every 25 minutes of focus earns you a new hat to add to your collection.

  • Simple Romantic Tales: Uncover light romantic story moments and multiple endings tied to your long term focus.

  • System Clock: Keep an eye on real time with a clean integrated system clock.

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