Nugem Studio, Tesseract Studio · Nugem Studio
Price: Free to play · updated Oct 18, 2026
At a glance
- Price
- Free
- Released
- May 27, 2026
- Developer
- Nugem Studio, Tesseract Studio
- Publisher
- Nugem Studio
- Steam rating
- Mixed · 54% (47,485)
- Recent rating (30d)
- 54% (47,485)
- Players online now
- 53,525 (7d peak: 53,525)
- DLC
- 7
Data: Steam · Updated Oct 18, 2026
What is TBH: Task Bar Hero?
TBH: Task Bar Hero is a free-to-play idle role-playing game built to run inside a small window docked to the Windows taskbar, letting players keep it open in the background while working or using other software. Developed by Nugem Studio and Tesseract Studio and published by Nugem Studio, it is set in a lightweight pixel-art fantasy world where a party of tiny heroes automatically battles waves of monsters across three main acts and four difficulty tiers. The core loop centers on automation and incremental growth rather than direct control: heroes fight on their own, collecting loot and experience that the player then spends to level up characters, mix classes and skills, and equip better gear. A Cube System lets players add and rework stats on items, encouraging experimentation with different builds as they push into harder content. The game tracks more than fifty monster types and over five hundred unique items spanning rarity tiers from Common up to Cosmic, and includes more than fifty achievements for players chasing longer-term goals. A notable feature is integration with the Steam Market, which lets players trade in-game items for real money, adding a secondary economic layer uncommon in most idle games. TBH: Task Bar Hero is primarily a single-player experience, though its Steam listing also references multiplayer elements tied to item trading. It suits players who want a low-commitment companion game that progresses passively alongside other tasks rather than demanding focused attention, with periodic check-ins to adjust gear and strategy. Sessions can be as short as a quick glance at the taskbar or extended into longer management sessions, since the idle format imposes no fixed playtime.
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System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|
| OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| Memory: 8 GB RAM | Memory: 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2GB) / AMD Radeon RX 460 (2GB) | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB) |
| DirectX: Version 11 | DirectX: Version 11 |
| Network: Broadband Internet connection | Network: Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage: 2 GB available space | Storage: 3 GB available space |
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FAQ
- How much is TBH: Task Bar Hero?
- TBH: Task Bar Hero is free to play on Steam.
- Can my PC run TBH: Task Bar Hero?
- Minimum: Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, Memory: 8 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti (2GB) / AMD Radeon RX 460 (2GB), Storage: 2 GB available space. Recommended: Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Memory: 16 GB RAM, Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB), Storage: 3 GB available space.
- Who made TBH: Task Bar Hero?
- Developed by Nugem Studio, Tesseract Studio, published by Nugem Studio. Released May 27, 2026.
- Is TBH: Task Bar Hero single-player?
- Yes, TBH: Task Bar Hero is a single-player game.
- Is TBH: Task Bar Hero still in Early Access?
- No, TBH: Task Bar Hero is a full release, not in Early Access.
- Which languages?
- Interface: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Korean, Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese.
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Official description
The ultimate tiny idle RPG! Adorable pixel heroes are waiting to join your adventure — from your taskbar. Fight off the boredom of work and daily life with diverse classes, skills, items, and builds!
Source: Steam store page.
Data: Steam. Updated Oct 18, 2026. All trademarks are property of their respective owners.