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Happy Distractions Studio · Published by Happy Distractions Studio
Positive — 85% positive (26 reviews) · 9 achievements
Last updated 7 Oct 2026
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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Indie, Casual · 2025 · More under £5 games
Dive into Channel Surfing, where each channel reveals unique gameplay as you navigate a retro TV disguised as an idle game. Discover the mysteries of the screen that watches back in this intriguing experience from Happy Distractions Studio.
About this game
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
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →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
- 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
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
🎮 Achievements & Leaderboards Update - Now Live!
Hey everyone! First off, thank you so much for your patience while I took some time with family. I'm back and excited to bring you this new update to the main game!What's New:✅ Leaderboards and Achievements are here! Track your high scores and compete with other channel surfers🎮 UI Improvements:Players can now hide the UI interface for a cleaner experienceAdded volume range controls with updated iconsCleaned up the UX for pets🔧 Technical Updates:Updated save/load manager to support new volume and UI hide settingsEnhanced game manager integration for achievements and leaderboardsImproved main menu functionalityYour feedback during the beta was invaluable in polishing these features. Thank you to everyone who participated in testing!Happy surfing! 📺Read full article on Community Announcements (Armless Tiger Man)Patch NotesOfficial
Achievement & Leaderboard Beta Update
Hey everyone! First off, thank you so much for your patience while I took some time with family. I'm back and excited to bring you this new update!Branch: achievement_beta - Achievement and Leaderboard BetaWhat's New:✅ Leaderboards and Achievements are now live! Track your high scores and compete with other channel surfers🎮 UI Improvements:Players can now hide the UI interface for a cleaner experienceAdded volume range controls with updated iconsCleaned up the UX for pets🔧 Technical Updates:Updated save/load manager to support new volume and UI hide settingsEnhanced game manager integration for achievements and leaderboardsImproved main menu functionalityHow to Access:Right-click Channel Surfing in your Steam librarySelect Properties → BetasChoose "achievement_beta - Achievement and Leaderboard Beta" from the dropdownSteam will update your game to the beta branchNote: This is a beta branch - please report any issues you encounter. Your feedback helps us polish these features before the full release!Happy surfing! 📺Read full article on Community Announcements (Armless Tiger Man)Patch NotesOfficial
Update - July 2, 2025
🔧 Backend ImprovementsSteam Leaderboards & Achievements Integration - Added foundational support for upcoming leaderboard and achievement features🐾 Pet System ImprovementsImproved Pet Evolution Animation - Reduced animation duration for smoother gameplay experience📺 UI/UX EnhancementsEnhanced TV Interaction - TV elements can now be moved by dragging from the edges for better positioningFixed TV Repositioning Bug - Resolved scaling issues that prevented proper TV placementWe're constantly working to improve your gaming experience. Thanks for playing and keep the feedback coming!Coming Soon:More leaderboard categoriesAdditional pet evolution animationsEnhanced TV customization optionsRead full article on Community Announcements (Armless Tiger Man)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix 4
Made updates to window support for multiple screens Fixed 12th channel bug not showing riddles and continue buttonRead full article on Community Announcements (Armless Tiger Man)Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix 3
Bug Fixes & Stability Fixed TV startup issue: TV now properly starts in "on" state instead of defaulting to off Resolved fidget spinner crash: Applied hotfix to prevent game crashes when navigating to Channel 1 Channel 3 Dog animation improvements: Fixed positioning and animation glitches affecting dog UI/UX Improvements Enhanced main menu: Updated visual design and added support for additional settings options Smart TV controls: Main menu button now properly toggles TV power state when pressed Channel 2 Expanded input support: Button interactions now accept right-click, left-click, and middle-click inputs Gameplay & Controls Channel 3 Auto-click system overhaul on progress channel: Improved timing accuracy for auto-click features Resolved interference between auto-click and manual clicking Enhanced progress rate calculations Better synchronization between automated and player actionsRead full article on Community Announcements (Armless Tiger Man)
