Overview
SideQuest, developed by Persevering Dev, is a unique desktop companion designed to enhance your real-world focus. This casual idle game is built to sit unobtrusively on the side of your screen, acting as a gentle nudge to keep you on track with your primary tasks, whether they be homework, work projects, or even another game.
Highlights
- Desktop Companion: This game is specifically crafted as a lightweight application that resides on the periphery of your screen, ensuring it doesn't distract from your main activities.
- Idle Gameplay: SideQuest features an idle platformer mechanic with no direct controls. Your progression within the game is directly linked to the amount of time you spend focused on your real-world tasks.
- Collectible Hats: For every 25 minutes of dedicated focus, players are rewarded with a new hat to add to their collection, offering a simple yet satisfying progression system.
Who It's For
This game is ideal for students, professionals, or anyone who struggles with maintaining focus on important tasks. If you find yourself easily distracted or need a gentle, gamified incentive to stay on track, SideQuest offers a novel solution.
Its casual and idle nature means it complements, rather than competes with, your primary activities.
Game Info
Developed and published by Persevering Dev, SideQuest falls into the Casual and Idler genres, with elements of Character Customization and Time Management. It also features 2D pixel graphics and supports Steam Achievements.
The game is designed for players of all ages (required age 0) and is available in English. While it includes multiplayer features, its core gameplay loop is centered around individual focus and progression.
Players can also uncover simple romantic tales as they play.
