OceanDesk.
Turn your desktop into a living retro ocean. Scrolling seas, pixel-art islands, gentle waves and spacecraft flybys bring the charm of classic arcade shooters to your Windows desktop.
Available free through October 31, 2026. See Microsoft Store for the current offer and terms.
Animated Ocean Wallpaper for Windows 11
A living retro ocean
Enjoy scrolling water, pixel-art islands and a spacecraft that flies past firing bursts across the sea.
Depth beneath your desktop
Desktop icons appear to float above the ocean, casting soft shadows that ripple with the waves. Open windows cast shadows too.
Smooth animation across monitors
GPU-accelerated ocean rendering supports multiple monitors and a choice of 30 or 60 FPS.
Your Desktop, Your Controls
What can I adjust?
Use the system tray to pause animation, toggle shadows and spacecraft flybys, or adjust the apparent height above the sea.
Does it require an account or internet connection?
No account is required. Wallpaper effects work offline.
Which Windows version is it built for?
OceanDesk is built for Windows 11.