Question 1

Is TBH: Task Bar Hero free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The core game including the Priest class is completely free. You can download and play TBH without spending a single dollar. Optional paid DLC adds Hunter and Slayer classes plus cosmetic supporter packs.

Question 2

What is TBH: Task Bar Hero?

Accepted Answer

TBH is an idle hack-and-slash RPG that runs in your Windows taskbar. Your pixel hero automatically fights monsters, levels up, and collects loot — all while you do other things on your PC.

Question 3

What platforms is TBH available on?

Accepted Answer

Currently Windows PC only (Windows 10/11, 64-bit), distributed through Steam. There is no console or mobile version announced.

Question 4

When did TBH release?

Accepted Answer

TBH: Task Bar Hero launched on Steam on May 27, 2026. It is currently in full release, not Early Access.

Question 5

Who made TBH?

Accepted Answer

TBH was developed by Nugem Studio and Tesseract Studio, and published by Nugem Studio.

Question 6

How does the taskbar mode work?

Accepted Answer

After launching, TBH docks into your Windows taskbar as a compact widget — roughly 48px tall. Your hero's stats, HP bar, and XP bar are all visible there. The game runs in the background without stealing focus from other applications.

Question 7

Can TBH run while I use other apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, that's the whole point. TBH is designed to run alongside your workday. Combat, looting, and leveling happen automatically. You glance at the taskbar, check your progress, maybe swap some gear, then go back to work.

Question 8

Does TBH work offline?

Accepted Answer

No. TBH requires an active broadband internet connection and a Nugem account to play. It cannot run fully offline.

Question 9

How many classes are there?

Accepted Answer

Three: Priest (free), Hunter (paid DLC), and Slayer (paid DLC). Each has distinct abilities, stat scaling, and optimal item builds. See our Classes guide for a full breakdown.

Question 10

What is the item rarity system?

Accepted Answer

TBH has 10 rarity tiers: Common, Uncommon, Rare, Legendary, Immortal, Arcana, Beyond, Celestial, Divine, and Cosmic. Higher tiers have more stat cube sockets (up to 3/2/2 for the top tiers). Rare and above can be traded on the Steam Marketplace.

Question 11

Is TBH pay-to-win?

Accepted Answer

The Hunter and Slayer paid classes are stronger in certain scenarios than the free Priest, so there's a mild pay-for-power dynamic. However, all content including endgame can be cleared with the free Priest class.

Question 12

What DLC is available for TBH?

Accepted Answer

Hunter Class, Slayer Class, Supporter Pack (cosmetics + early supporter badge), Soundtrack, and Stash Packs for extra inventory slots. A Full Package Bundle and Class Bundle offer discounts. Priest class is permanently free.

Question 13

Is the Supporter Pack worth buying?

Accepted Answer

The Supporter Pack is purely cosmetic — it does not affect gameplay. If you enjoy TBH and want to support the developers, it's a reasonable purchase. If you're budget-conscious, skip it without regret.

Question 14

Does TBH have a rune system?

Accepted Answer

TBH does not use runes by that name. The equivalent mechanic is the Cube System — every item has socket slots called "stat cubes" where you roll and apply affixes (ATK, CritRate, DEF, etc.). If you're coming from games like Path of Exile, think of stat cubes as TBH's version of orb-crafting or rune socketing. See our Items guide for the full breakdown.

Question 15

What is the best class in TBH?

Accepted Answer

For farming and general play, Hunter is the best DPS class (S-tier wave clear). Slayer wins for boss-kill speed. Priest is the best free option and perfectly viable through all content. See our full tier list for a breakdown by use case.

Question 16

What is the best build in TBH?

Accepted Answer

The strongest builds are: Hunter Crit Build (ATK + CritRate + CritDmg cubes on a Legendary bow — best farming), Slayer Burst Build (ATK + CritDmg + Boss Damage — best boss clearing), and Priest Sustain Build (Max HP + HP Regen + DEF — best free-to-play AFK setup). Full cube priorities are on our Tier List & Builds page.

Question 17

Is there a TBH tier list?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we rank all three classes by use case. Slayer and Hunter share S-tier for boss clearing and farming respectively. Priest is solid B-tier with the right gear. Check our TBH Tier List for the full rankings and recommended builds.

Question 18

What are the minimum system requirements?

Accepted Answer

Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Intel i3-6100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8GB RAM, GTX 750 Ti or RX 460 GPU, DirectX 11, 2GB storage, and a broadband connection.

Question 19

Does TBH require a separate account?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TBH requires a third-party Nugem account in addition to your Steam account. Registration is free.

Question 20

How much RAM does TBH use while idle?

Accepted Answer

TBH is designed to be lightweight. Exact memory usage varies, but it is engineered to have minimal impact on system performance when running in taskbar mode.

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