Deskrawl System Requirements and Display Settings
Minimum and recommended specs
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or AMD Radeon R7 240 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon R9 270 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Windows only on Steam. Valve has not published a Steam Deck rating for Deskrawl as of 2026-09-29.
Window and display settings
- Width: a game width slider in settings narrows the strip (patch 0.1.9).
- Position: drag the cross-shaped handle on the right; the game can cross monitors (0.1.9a).
- Resolution: a resolution setting and Reset All to Default were added in 0.1.9a.
- Ultrawide: cropped UI on ultrawide resolutions was fixed in 0.1.13f. Players still ask for a height slider.
- Video sites: clicking the game no longer pauses or blacks out video players (0.1.13f).
If the game breaks after changing monitors
A few players lost access to the bottom menu after switching displays. The fix that worked for them is the Windows shortcut Windows + Shift + arrow, which moves the window to the next monitor.
Spec and display questions
Can my PC run Deskrawl?
The minimum is Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 or AMD Radeon R7 240 on Windows 10 64-bit.
How do I move Deskrawl to another monitor?
Drag the cross-shaped handle on the right side of the game, or use Windows + Shift + arrow keys. Clicking the handle resets the position.
Is there a fullscreen mode?
Players report a fullscreen mode with 10 wallpapers. It fills the empty space above the strip with a background; the play area stays the same size.
What is the boss key?
A shortcut that hides the game instantly. The default is Alt + B, and you can rebind it by left-clicking the shortcut in the settings menu.
Specs checked:
Sources: Steam store page; developer patch notes 0.1.9, 0.1.9a, 0.1.12a and 0.1.13f; Steam forum threads on monitors and fullscreen.