Taskbar Parade
Released 26 October 2026 · PC · Casual, Indie, Simulation
A desktop companion game: a tiny parade of cute animals walks along the top of your taskbar while you work. Pet them, catch sparkles on the road, grant their daily wishes, send them exploring, and collect hats, friends and souvenirs. Quiet by default — it never gets in the way.
Story
Your taskbar has a parade now. Taskbar Parade is a desktop companion that keeps you company while you do other things. A little duck captain leads a line of friends — hamsters, frogs, penguins, capybaras, a dinosaur — marching just above your taskbar while you work, study or stream. They waddle, stop for a sit, peck at crumbs when you type, and curl up for a nap when you step away. Quiet by default The parade stays small and calm: no numbers, no pop-ups over your work. It hides itself when a full-screen app is open. Want more action? Switch to Lively mode and watch them bonk grumpy crows and picnic geese with a scrolling backdrop. A little something every day Daily wishes – each day three friends ask for something small ("pet us 5 times", "walk 2 km together"). Grant them for acorns and keep your streak going. Missing a single day is forgiven. Sparkles – every now and then something glints on the road. Click it before it's gone. Pet your friends – click any of them for a squish and a heart. Things to collect Friends in three coats — normal, gold and galaxy. 40 hats in six themes. Wear three or five of one theme for a set bonus and a parade title ("Seaside Parade"). ...
Gameplay
Your taskbar has a parade now. Taskbar Parade is a desktop companion that keeps you company while you do other things. A little duck captain leads a line of friends — hamsters, frogs, penguins, capybaras, a dinosaur — marching just above your taskbar while you work, study or stream. They waddle, stop for a sit, peck at crumbs when you type, and curl up for a nap when you step away. Quiet by default The parade stays small and calm: no numbers, no pop-ups over your work. It hides itself when a full-screen app is open. Want more action? Switch to Lively mode and watch them bonk grumpy crows and picnic geese with a scrolling backdrop. A little something every day Daily wishes – each day three friends ask for something small ("pet us 5 times", "walk 2 km together"). Grant them for acorns and keep your streak going. Missing a single day is forgiven. Sparkles – every now and then something glints on the road. Click it before it's gone. Pet your friends – click any of them for a squish and a heart. Things to collect Friends in three coats — normal, gold and galaxy. 40 hats in six themes. Wear three or five of one theme for a set bonus and a parade title ("Seaside Parade"). 30 souvenirs from six places, brought home from expeditions. Postcards of every new place your parade reaches, and a travel diary that writes itself. Flags for your captain to carry, and 46...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Family Sharing
Release details
Taskbar Parade is a Casual, Indie and Simulation game by nau. Taskbar Parade came out on Monday, 26 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 26 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Taskbar Parade come out?
Taskbar Parade came out on 26 October 2026.
Which platforms is Taskbar Parade on?
Taskbar Parade is on PC.
Who makes Taskbar Parade?
Taskbar Parade is developed by nau.
What kind of game is Taskbar Parade?
Taskbar Parade is a game of these genres: Casual, Indie and Simulation.