Desktop Tree

A tree-growing simulation that runs while you use your computer

utStudio · Released Sep 18, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 103
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Jan 17, 2021
Minimum PC: 2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Desktop Tree?

This casual 2D simulation places a potted tree on your desktop. You can move the pot, trim branches, and catch insects to make the tree grow faster.

For you if...

+you enjoy slow progress and low-maintenance virtual plants

Not for you if...

−you want constant activity rather than background growth

What players say

94% of 103 reviews are positive

Players praise it as a relaxing companion during work or browsing. Some report syncing problems or lost tree growth after restarting their computers. A more recent reviewer says closing the game and allowing cloud syncing to finish helps preserve progress.

Screenshots and trailer

Desktop Tree system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Desktop Tree?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows Vista
Processor: Intel i3
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
Notes: The transparent feature is only supported on Vista and above with DWM (Desktop Window Manager) enabled. Transparency might not work on classic theme / basic version of the OS, or using remote desktop.

OS: Windows 7 or above
Processor: Intel i5
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
Notes: The transparent feature is only supported on Vista and above with DWM (Desktop Window Manager) enabled. Transparency might not work on classic theme / basic version of the OS, or using remote desktop.

Does Desktop Tree have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Desktop Tree 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, macOS
Achievements: 16
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Russian, German, French, Korean.

Does Desktop Tree 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam