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Channel Surfing
Happy Distractions Studio · released Jun 12, 2025 · data updated Oct 24, 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
Released Jun 12, 2025
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Positive · 84% positive of 25 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $1.99 | Oct 7, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per week
| Week | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Week of Oct 30, 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Week of May 7, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Psychedelic | 1 in 53 games |
| Automation | 1 in 45 games |
| Idler | 1 in 26 games |
| Incremental | 1 in 20 games |
| Management | 1 in 14 games |
| Mystery | 1 in 12 games |
| Funny | 1 in 8 games |
| Stylized | 1 in 8 games |
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