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AFK Artifact: Taskbar Shift

The Intern begins alone. Fight through ten-node routes, recruit strange specialists, equip the whole squad, grow character-specific skills, and breach an Anomaly Gate at the end of every stage. Taskbar Shift is designed for a browser tab, phone, second screen, or portable Windows play.

Free on itch.io· Game - browser, mobile, and Windows

Best for: Idle RPG players, incremental game fans, pixel-art fans, and anyone with unfinished paperwork.

Key features

  • A 30-route campaign across Normal, Hard, and Nightmare
  • Ten combat nodes and a distinct route boss in every stage
  • Three-character formations with melee and ranged positioning
  • Character skills, equipment, gems, enchants, crafting, and dismantling
  • Offline payroll at a deliberately reduced rate
  • Mouse, touch, keyboard, and mobile support

What's included

  • Free browser release on itch.io
  • Local saves with backup, import, and export
  • Optional portable Windows edition when available

Delivery: Play instantly on itch.io. Progress is stored locally in your browser.

License & support: Free to play. Optional support on itch.io is voluntary.

FAQ

Where can I play AFK Artifact: Taskbar Shift?

Use the Play on itch.io button on this page to open the current browser release.

Is Taskbar Shift free?

Yes. The browser release is free to play, with an optional suggested donation on itch.io.

Where is my progress stored?

Browser progress is stored locally on your device. Use the Records screen to export a save before clearing browser data or changing devices.

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