Utilities · March 31, 2016

Virtual Desktop Classic (2016)

Virtual Desktop Classic (2016) scores 69% positive on Steam from 2.1k reviews, developed by Virtual Desktop, Inc..

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Virtual Desktop Classic (2016) is a Utilities title from Virtual Desktop, Inc. available on Windows. The title carries a 69% Steam positive rating across 2.1k reviews and 1M–10M estimated owners — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Utilities category.

Virtual Desktop is an application for the Oculus Rift / Rift S, HTC Vive, Valve Index and Windows Mixed Reality headsets that lets you use your computer in VR. This app is NOT for the Meta Quest or Pico headsets. You can browse the web, watch movies, Netflix or even play games on a giant virtual screen. Other features include: Hardware accelerated 360 video playback Ability to play/stream YouTube 360 videos Browse and view 360 photos MilkDrop support for music visualization 3D Side-By-Side video support Game launcher with voice commands Multi-monitor Environment Editor to create custom environments Steam Workshop integration for environments Dashboard integration

Release & Availability

Release date Mar 31, 2016
Developer Virtual Desktop, Inc.
Base price $14.99
Platforms Windows
Estimated owners 1M–10M
External links Official site · Support · [email protected]

Release timeline

Virtual Desktop Classic launched on Mar 31, 2016.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by Virtual Desktop, Inc..

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Packages & editions

  • Buy Virtual Desktop Classic

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate Virtual Desktop Classic 69% positive across 2.1k reviews — categorised as Mixed.

1.4k positive · 639 negative

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 2.0k recommendations for this title.

Press quotes

“These are the kinds of programs that change the way people look at technology. In this case, it’s a program that, for some people, might actually make virtual reality a enjoyable, even practical, replacement for their monitor.” Kotaku “It's an incredibly polished app that take minimal resources to provide a number of functions that feel like they should be a…

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • Utilities

Community tag consensus

  • VR · 91
  • Utilities · 82
  • Software · 15

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 9 hours, with a median of 3 hours — a short (5–15 hours) commitment.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, French, German, Japanese.

Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Virtual Desktop Classic released?

Virtual Desktop Classic was released on Mar 31, 2016 by Virtual Desktop, Inc..

Is Virtual Desktop Classic worth playing?

Based on 2.1k Steam reviews, Virtual Desktop Classic holds a 69% positive rating (Mixed) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does Virtual Desktop Classic support?

Virtual Desktop Classic runs natively on Windows.

How much does Virtual Desktop Classic cost?

Base price on Steam is $14.99 (before seasonal discounts).