# Desk Plant > video game developer **Wikidata**: [Q61986732](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q61986732) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desk_Plant) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/desk-plant ## Summary Desk Plant is a video game developer, classified as a software development organization specializing in the creation of interactive entertainment. The entity is listed as both a developer and a publisher on the RAWG database and maintains specific identifiers across multiple industry tracking platforms, including GameFAQs and the Visual Novel Database. ## Key Facts * **Entity Type:** Instance of *Video Game Developer*. * **Industry:** Video Game Industry. * **Roles:** Functions as both a **video game developer** and a **video game publisher** (verified by RAWG IDs). * **Wikipedia Presence:** Has an article titled "Desk Plant" in English (sitelink count: 1). * **Database IDs:** * **RAWG Developer ID:** `desk-plant` * **RAWG Publisher ID:** `desk-plant` * **GameFAQs Company ID:** `209516` * **Visual Novel Database ID:** `p9015` * **OGDB Company ID:** `21933` ## FAQs ### Q: Is Desk Plant a developer or a publisher? **A:** According to RAWG database listings, Desk Plant is classified as both a developer and a publisher, handling both the creation and distribution of its software titles. ### Q: Where can I find data on Desk Plant's games? **A:** Information regarding the entity and its titles can be found on the RAWG database (as of May 2023), GameFAQs (ID 209516), the Open Game Database (OGDB ID 21933), and the Visual Novel Database (ID p9015). ### Q: What type of games does Desk Plant create? **A:** As a video game developer, the organization specializes in designing, programming, and testing video games. Its specific inclusion in the Visual Novel Database suggests an association with the visual novel genre. ## Why It Matters Desk Plant represents the creative and technical engine of the video game industry. As a developer, it contributes to the multibillion-dollar global sector that drives technological innovation in graphics, AI, and networking. By taking on the dual role of developer and publisher, the entity manages the full lifecycle of its products—from the initial game design and programming to the marketing and distribution of the final playable software. Its presence in specialized databases like the Visual Novel Database highlights its contribution to specific niche genres within the broader interactive entertainment landscape. ## Notable For * **Dual Role Status:** Unlike many entities that strictly develop or publish, Desk Plant is indexed with distinct identifiers for both roles on the RAWG platform. * **Visual Novel Database Listing:** The assignment of a specific Visual Novel Database ID (p9015) indicates it is recognized within the specialized visual novel community. * **Comprehensive Tracking:** The entity is tracked across major international databases, including GameFAQs and OGDB, confirming its legitimacy and visibility in the market. * **Classification Specificity:** It is strictly defined as a "video game developer," distinguishing it from general software companies or non-interactive media firms. ## Body ### Definition and Industry Classification Desk Plant is an organization classified as a **video game developer**. This places it within the software development sector, specifically the video game industry. As a video game developer, the entity focuses on the creative and technical processes required to bring interactive entertainment to market, including design, programming, art creation, and software testing. While the general class of "video game developer" is often synonymous with terms like *game studio*, *video game development studio*, or *software studio*, Desk Plant is a specific instance of this class. It is distinct from entities that solely focus on distribution; however, data indicates Desk Plant operates in both development and publishing capacities. ### Digital Presence and Identifiers Desk Plant maintains a verified presence across several key industry databases and knowledge bases, confirming its status as an active market participant. * **RAWG:** The entity is listed on the RAWG database with a developer slug of `desk-plant` and a matching publisher slug of `desk-plant`. This data was last referenced on May 23, 2023. * **GameFAQs:** The company is indexed with the unique numeric identifier `209516`. * **Visual Novel Database:** It holds the identifier `p9015`, linking it to the visual novel development community. * **OGDB:** The Open Game Database assigns it the company ID `21933`. * **Wikipedia:** The entity has a dedicated English Wikipedia article titled "Desk Plant," contributing to its sitelink count of 1. ### Operational Context As a video game developer, Desk Plant is part of a broader industry ecosystem. This sector is characterized by the union of individuals in roles such as *game designer* (Wikidata Property P11260). The industry utilizes various online communities for knowledge sharing, such as the `r/gamedev` subreddit and the Mastodon instance `peoplemaking.games`, though these are community-level resources rather than specific pages for the entity itself. The definition of Desk Plant's class involves turning concepts into playable software. This involves distinct stages of production that differentiate developers from publishers—while developers like Desk Plant focus on creation, the market typically relies on publishers for financing and distribution. However, Desk Plant's specific identifier data suggests it bridges this gap by functioning as both. ## References 1. [Desk Plant - List of Developer's Best Games on RAWG • RAWG](https://rawg.io/developers/desk-plant) 2. [Desk Plant - List of Publisher's Best Games on RAWG • RAWG](https://rawg.io/publishers/desk-plant)