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Workhorse Desktop

A group of people who love goofing off at work created this desktop idle game. Characters continuously shuttle back and forth across the desktop to earn coins. With the coins you earn, you can move into a mansion, drive a sports car, or decorate your desktop taskbar.

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Developer
guanghangf4
Publisher
Ephra Games
Release
October 31, 2025
274 days ago
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Positive16 reviews93.8%

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About the Game

Author's Note: After getting caught reading novels at work by my boss, I created this discreet time-wasting game for the office. Hope you all enjoy it. Wishing everyone a speedy escape from drudgery and the discovery of a lifestyle you truly love.

《Workhorse Desktop》 is an idle game that runs discreetly at the bottom of your screen. Your character earns coins by running back and forth along the taskbar. Different jobs offer varying coin rewards and skill point accumulation.

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Transportation

Different commuting options serve purely decorative purposes and offer no additional effects.

Badges

Badges represent your proficiency in various jobs. Owning a badge for a specific job grants additional bonuses when performing that task.

Decorations

Here you can freely decorate your desktop.

Quick Hide Feature

Can quickly hide the game and reopen it in the background on your computer.

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