Utilities · March 14, 2018
SAO Utils: Beta (2018)
SAO Utils: Beta (2018) scores 88% positive on Steam from 3.0k reviews, developed by Joshua Chen.
SAO Utils: Beta (2018) is a Utilities title from Joshua Chen available on Windows. The title carries a 88% Steam positive rating across 3.0k reviews, 1.6k peak concurrent players, and 4 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Utilities category.
Special Edition The remake version, SAO Utils 2: Progressive, is now available on 6 November, 2022. Anyone can Free to Play on Steam or download from here without any limitations. This store page is selling the donation version of SAO Utils. You could enjoy the features such as workshop and achievements provided by Steam. This is a personal project, please do not use it for commercial purposes. Thank you very much for all the supporters! This software may be NOT friendly to some novices. On the opposite, you could customize any parts of the launcher menu and desktop widgets. It’s NOT a system theme tool, and will NOT provide any wallpapers. This project is still under development, any ideas are welcome to Discussions. About the Software SAO Utils provides you a customizable Full-Dive 3D app launcher with varieties of themes, desktop widgets and powerful utilities. In built-in stereo mode, you can even browse multiple web pages in the same time inside the cool launcher virtual space with stereo displays. Its pluggable architecture allows you, the developer, to add any kinds of plug-ins to the core program. Features Slide to Launch Anywhere and whenever, holds mouse LMB and RMB, or holds two fingers on tablet, slide down to call out the launcher. Arrange as You like Right click to edit any items, drag to arrange them. You can also d’n’d files from the external File Explorer. Desktop Widgets Decorate desktop with your favorite images, web pages, animation, notes…varieties system and custom status. Stereo Mode Browse web pages and images with stereo display devices. Built-in stereo supports for launcher: Side by Side (Squeezed) Side by Side (Cropped) Side by Side (Black Bars) Anaglyph Enable stereo mode: In ‘Preference’ – ‘Graphics’ – ‘Stereo’ config panel, select a stereo mode and save. Stereo mode controls: Hold RMB and drag on launcher background to zoom the viewport. Hold RMB and drag on built-in browser to adjust distance of web pages. Configuration Migration If you are migrating configurations from another version, select the ‘ Launch Configuration Tool ‘ from Steam launch option. Steam Cloud is supported, synchronizing your settings and launcher menu anywhere. Workshop Find more Icons, Sound FXs, Themes and cool staffs in SAO Utils Workshop.
Release & Availability
| Release date | Mar 14, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Joshua Chen |
| Publisher | Studio GPBeta |
| Base price | $3.99 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
SAO Utils: Beta launched on Mar 14, 2018.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Joshua Chen and published by Studio GPBeta.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
-
Buy SAO Utils: Beta
Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate SAO Utils: Beta 88% positive across 3.0k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
2.6k positive · 360 negative
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 2.7k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 1.6k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Utilities
- Early Access
Community tag consensus
- Utilities · 50
- Anime · 30
- Early Access · 29
- Indie · 20
- Software · 8
- VR · 5
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 361 hours, with a median of 10 hours — a extensive (100+ hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 57 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 4 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was SAO Utils: Beta released?
SAO Utils: Beta was released on Mar 14, 2018 by Joshua Chen.
Is SAO Utils: Beta worth playing?
Based on 3.0k Steam reviews, SAO Utils: Beta holds a 88% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does SAO Utils: Beta support?
SAO Utils: Beta runs natively on Windows.
How much does SAO Utils: Beta cost?
Base price on Steam is $3.99 (before seasonal discounts).