Daycare Descent

First-person shooter where hungry toddlers battle toys in a daycare

Isaiah Rivera, Josh Cole, Peter Ouzts, Zach Peterson, Brandon Mann · Published by Neumont College of Computer Science · Released Jul 16, 2023 · Early Access

Action Free To Play

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Mixed; 57% of 54
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Jul 8, 2023
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is Daycare Descent?

This free-to-play, Early Access first-person shooter follows toddlers searching a deserted daycare for snacks. You crawl through rooms and basement storage, fighting waves of toys and bosses. Taking damage pushes you toward a tantrum, which attracts the attendant’s attention if it lasts too long.

For you if...

+you want online co-op focused on fighting computer-controlled enemies

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploration without waves of enemies to fight

What players say

57% of 54 reviews are positive

Players complain about loud baby crying that they cannot turn down, along with confusing progression and limited guidance.

Screenshots and trailer

Daycare Descent system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Daycare Descent?

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Minimum

OS: Windows

Does Daycare Descent have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Daycare Descent run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Daycare Descent use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam