
You’ve always been watching, but what happens when the screen watches back? Channel Surfing is a mysterious desktop idle game disguised as a retro TV. Click, spin, pop, and discover unique gameplay on each channel as you progress.
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Channel Surfing is an idle game that sits directly on your desktop, disguised as an innocent retro television set. But this is no ordinary TV - each channel holds unique gameplay experiences waiting to be discovered. With connections to be made
Spin fidget toys, pop bubbles, hunt for treasure, and many more activities across the various channels. Each offers different ways to earn resources, unlock upgrades, and progress through the game.
Multi-Channel Experience: Navigate through multiple distinct gameplay channels, each with its own mechanics, visuals, and progression systems
Idle Progression: Every channel continues to progress even when you're not actively playing
Cross-Channel Interactions: Actions in one channel affect others in surprising ways
Desktop Integration: Sits unobtrusively on your desktop while you work or play other games
Mysterious Unlocks: Discover hidden actions, and combinations
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Languages: English
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Reviews
It's cool but I bought every upgrade within 2 hours and I think there should be more content. Great game though
The music is a vibe and I could see having this up through the work day. The fact that everything is interconnected and has an upgrade system per mini game makes it feel like there is a purpose to swap games.
interesting but boring when actually playing and achievements don't work for some reason
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Hours played at review time, across 27 reviews with recorded playtime.
Cool relaxing game.
I can't stop playing! Its a problem!!! LOL
Edit 11 May -26: Still broken, and now being sold in a bundle while in a broken state. Awful. Edit 13 Jan -26: The game is still broken. Edit 7 Sept: The game is still broken as far as I can tell. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this game right now. I've played so many hours, trying to figure out if it's broken or not. Scratching my head if I'm actually dumb, or if the game is bugged out. I've even gone into the save file to check things, and I'm definitely missing parts of the game still. Either I don't know how to unlock it, or the riddles are bugged. I'm only getting the initial riddles, then told "Until we meet again". After one cartoon, it's the same dialogue. I've loved what I have played so far. I want to continue loving it. I want to see more.
the interactions, artwork, animations, music, FX, all combined together are INSANELY delightful. It is genuinely a joy to play this thing the puzzle solving aspect is the game is super engaging, too
Super fun game that I enjoy having on my side monitor as I work. Extra plus for the Lo-Fi!
I really like the unique idea behind your game. I can browse the web and play at the same time — it’s such a fun and clever concept!
I wasn't too sure what to expect, but finding the connections across the world of the game provided a pretty interesting experience. If you're a completionist, I maxed out all the currently available content in about four hours. The price is excellent for the experience offered, it's offbeat and a little surprising! Disclaimer: I bought the game myself, but do know the developer.
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