Taskbar Legends

An idle auto-battler that runs directly on your taskbar

Diminished Studios · Released Oct 8, 2026

Casual Indie RPG Simulation Strategy Free To Play

Reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 51
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 147; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 weeks ago; Oct 24, 2026
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Taskbar Legends?

In this free-to-play dark fantasy party RPG, you send six heroes on single expeditions or endless runs. You arrange them across three rows and adjust your lineup to counter bosses’ resistances. Loot, crafting, and merging matching heroes strengthen your party.

For you if...

+you enjoy experimenting with team roles and equipment combinations
+you like trading spare heroes and gear with other players

Not for you if...

−you want to control your characters directly during combat
−you expect quick progression without resource limits

What players say

80% of 51 reviews are positive

Players praise being able to leave battles running while they work or do other things. Complaints center on slow progression, energy restrictions, and expensive purchases.

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Taskbar Legends system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: 64-bit dual-core processor, 1.5 GHz or faster
Graphics: DirectX 9-compatible integrated graphics
Memory: 4096 MB RAM
Storage: 1000 MB available space
Notes: Requires a 64-bit Windows PC, the Steam client, and an internet connection. The game runs as a lightweight taskbar overlay and continues idle progress while minimized or hidden.

OS: Windows 11 64-bit
Processor: 64-bit quad-core processor, 2.0 GHz or faster
Graphics: DirectX 11-compatible integrated graphics or better
Memory: 8192 MB RAM
Storage: 1000 MB available space
Notes: Designed to run continuously in the Windows taskbar with minimal resource usage. A stable broadband connection is required for Steam authentication, account state, combat, and purchases.

Does Taskbar Legends have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Taskbar Legends run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 100
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Taskbar Legends use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

We use AI to generate combat simulation tests, placeholder artwork, and agentic workflows for game logic. AI is a tool and not something to replace humans with. A lot of human hours have been put into the game too.

The statement mentions: Art

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 Nov 4, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam