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Channel Surfing

$1.99
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TUNE IN TO THE MYSTERY

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

WHAT'S ON THE DIAL?

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.

GAMEPLAY FEATURES:

  • 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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User Reviews

Very Positive
24 user reviews
83%
Positive
5 hrs at review
Recommended

Finally some innovation in the desktop idle space. So far all games in this genre have been your typical idle collectathon experience. This game stands out with its design - multiple games with unexpected connections between them that you figure out over time. This caught me off guard and made it much more engaging once I understood its premise.

8 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

A seriously unique desktop idle game. I loved the connections between the channels and I especially liked that some of them were instant and some took more time to connect. And the theme is on point! Very entertaining and a happy escape!

5 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

It's like an idle clicker with little surprises. Without spoiling too much, I was really happy to get full fledged episodes to watch to make it feel like a real crtv experience. I don't think you can turn off just the music though without it muting everything together. But still cool concept and I wish it had more involved, definitely worth the price.

3 helpful
47 min at review
Recommended

Tried this as a recommendation, wasn't sure what an 'idle clicker' was. This was very interesting and entertaining!! The channels are different 'mini-games' which give 'coins/points' to the other 'channels'. Could totally spend hours on this while waiting for a meeting/phone call without getting too involved in a 'game'. For the price add this to ur library and keep it handy for a 'Happy Distraction'

3 helpful
6 min at review
Recommended

Honest & delightful game~ There's a lot of things going on here and I honestly don't know what the expect next from it. Overall, there are like 12+ mini games that all seem to interact with each other. Glad I tried it~ surprisingly engaging.

3 helpful
3 hrs at review
Recommended

Channel surfing is a quirky, yet fascinating idle game that lives quietly in the corner of your pc... Do you dare disturb it and surf through the channels? The game starts slow at first, but quickly picks up pace as you become more skilled at surfing the channel and their individual mini (or rather micro-) games. It is a very focused experience, but very much worth it at its full price point. If you are contemplating the choice between watching a creepy Youtube video and palying this game: play this game!

3 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

Clever how many parts of this game are connected! Def gonna be a nice break from my adult responsibilities!

3 helpful
9 hrs at review
Recommended

this is really cool. i like how connected the different games are and the nostalgia of the channel browser. good looks hope the devs will add some cosmetics or something in the future as rewards to customize the TV. would also like to make the TV a little smaller. otherwise really enjoying it

2 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

A strange, intensely amusing widget that you can tinker with on the side.

1 helpful
2 hrs at review
Recommended

It's cool but I bought every upgrade within 2 hours and I think there should be more content. Great game though

1 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4300
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 100 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Basic sound card with stereo output

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon R7 260X
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

FAQ

How much does Channel Surfing cost?

Channel Surfing costs $1.99.

What are the system requirements for Channel Surfing?

Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4300 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 100 MB available space Sound Card: Basic sound card with stereo output Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or AMD Radeon R7 260X DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 200 MB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

What platforms is Channel Surfing available on?

Channel Surfing is available on Windows PC.

Is Channel Surfing worth buying?

Channel Surfing has 83% positive reviews from 24 players.

When was Channel Surfing released?

Channel Surfing was released on Jun 12, 2025.

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