Popup.exe is a minimal idle game that runs unobtrusively in a corner of your screen, tasking you with closing spawning popups to earn money for upgrades. The loop is deliberately low-friction—check in occasionally, spend currency on improvements, watch your income scale—making it ideal for multitasking or background play. Players praise its charming execution and well-designed achievements that extend engagement beyond the deceptively simple premise.
About this game
A chill idle game in the corner of your screen. Popups spawn. Close them. Earn money. Buy upgrades. Repeat.
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What players are saying
▲ Recommended2 hrs
POPUP.EXE is such a charming little idle game. It’s perfect to keep running on a spare monitor while you multitask—low effort, but surprisingly satisfying to check in on. The achievements are especially well done: fun, creative, and they give you a reason to keep playing longer than you’d expect from a simple concept.
Great for anyone who enjoys light, cute games that don’t demand constant attention but still feel rewarding.
I loved Monu's previous games and at less than $2 there was no reason not to jump on this right away. Does not disappoint so far, nice chill idle game.
Fixed an issue with mouse closer refillable causing crashes Fixed an issue with popup effects causing crashes Fixed an issue where refillables weren't being tracked for dailies Fixed an issue when the mouse and mouse closer crashed the game Updated achievement descriptions ∧,,,∧ ( ̳• · • ̳) / づ💔💔ꜱ ᴏ ʀ ʀ ʏ I'm really sorry for those who experienced these issues!!
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