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Story Rich·Great Soundtrack·Space·Female Protagonist·Atmospheric·Futuristic
78Well Rated
10hMain Story
2016Released

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$49.99

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Price History

The current price of $1.76 is $0.47 above the 7-day low of $1.29.

7-day low

$1.29

30-day low

$1.29

All-time low

$0.97

$2.21

$1.29

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Ratings

78

Well Rated

Score from 7 sources, critics and players combined
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OpenCritic
79/100
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Metacritic
79/100
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Steam5,209 reviews
Mostly Positive
+4 critic ratings
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Game Informer
8/10
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GameSpot
9/10
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IGN
8.8/10
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PC Gamer
90/100

About

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a ground-based real-time strategy game published by Gearbox Software and developed by Blackbird Interactive. Released on January 19, 2016, this title serves as a prequel to the classic Homeworld series within the sci-fi genre. The game offers both single-player and multi-player experiences for players interested in strategy gameplay. The campaign follows Rachel S'jet as she leads her people to find their destiny after an anomaly is discovered deep in the southern desert. An expedition is sent to investigate, but the narrative proves more complex than initially expected. Players guide a fleet of land and air vehicles ranging from nimble light attack units to massive heavyweight cruisers. These fleets are designed to conquer the shifting sands of Kharak where danger exists over every dune. Combat takes place across sprawling maps featuring massive dune seas, deep craters, and hostile canyons rendered with high fidelity. Players position their fleet to utilize high ground or create ambushes along dune lines during terrestrial engagements. Enemies can be targeted by attacking their resource operations or by launching a direct military assault. Strategic decisions regarding resource management, fleet composition, and technology research directly influence the chances of survival. The main story requires approximately 10 hours to complete, while including extras extends playtime to about 12 hours. A completionist approach to the game takes around 14 hours to finish all available content. Online multiplayer modes allow players to compete solo or with friends in ranked play and other game types. These competitive elements enable players to rise through the ranks and become the most powerful Fleet Captain on Kharak.

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Release Date

  • 1/19/2016

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Story RichGreat SoundtrackSpaceFemale ProtagonistAtmosphericFuturistic
Real-TimeEpic
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Age Rating

E10 - Age Rating Logo
Fantasy Violence

System Requirements

OSWindows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit)
CPUIntel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz)
Memory3 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB)
Storage8 GB
OSWindows 7 / 8 /10 (64-bit)
CPUProcessor: Intel Core i7-950 (3.0 GHz) / AMD FX-4300 (3.8 GHz)
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsGeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB)
Storage12 GB

How Long To Beat

Main Story
10 Hours
Main Story + Extra
12 Hours
Completionist
14 Hours

Steam Stats

  • Steam Deck

    Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak - Playable Steam Deck CompatabilityPlayable

  • Owners

    500,000 - 1,000,000

Achievements

48 Total Achievements
Achievement - Campaign TutorialCampaign Tutorial
Achievement - Epsilon BaseEpsilon Base
Achievement - The BoneyardThe Boneyard
Achievement - Cape WrathCape Wrath
Achievement - Kalash SiteKalash Site
Achievement - Kalash WreckKalash Wreck
Achievement - Beladin Dune SeaBeladin Dune Sea
Achievement - Gaalsien BaseGaalsien Base
Achievement - Tombs of the AncientsTombs of the Ancients
Achievement - The Whispering GalleryThe Whispering Gallery
48 Total Achievements
Achievement - Expedition complete - EasyExpedition complete - Easy
Achievement - Are you classified as human?Are you classified as human?
Achievement - Expedition complete - MediumExpedition complete - Medium
Achievement - Epsilon BaseEpsilon Base
Achievement - The BoneyardThe Boneyard
Achievement - Cape WrathCape Wrath
Achievement - Kalash SiteKalash Site
Achievement - Kalash WreckKalash Wreck
Achievement - Beladin Dune SeaBeladin Dune Sea
Achievement - Gaalsien BaseGaalsien Base

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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Critic Reviews and Review Scores

IGN_T.J. Hafer_icon
IGNT.J. Hafer
8
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a deep, exciting, varied RTS with all the right tools.
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PC Gamer_Rob Zacny_icon
PC GamerRob Zacny
90
A great tactical RTS with all the gorgeous aesthetics and atmosphere of the original series.
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Eurogamer_Paul Dean_icon
EurogamerPaul Dean
Blackbird Interactive crafts a worthy successor to the Homeworld classics, although it can lack a spark of its own.
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Game Informer_Daniel Tack_icon
Game InformerDaniel Tack
8
This is the definition of a real-time strategy game for real-time strategy game fans, and will satisfy those looking for a solid single-player RTS experience
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GameSpot_Daniel Starkey_icon
GameSpotDaniel Starkey
9
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a prequel to the famed Homeworld Strategy series. It follows its inspirations closely, but adds its own touches to create something new and wonderful.
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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Buying and Gameplay FAQs

Where can I buy Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak the cheapest?

The cheapest price right now is $1.76 at G2Play (96% off the $49.99 list price).

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Right now, you can buy Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak for as low as $1.76 ($49.99 MSRP), depending on the store and platform.

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No, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $1.76, depending on the store and platform.

How much is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on Steam?

On Steam, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is listed at $49.99 (MSRP $49.99).

What is the historical lowest price for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

The lowest recorded price for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is $0.97, based on past sales and discounts.

Does Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak have multiplayer?

Yes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak has multi-player.

Can I play Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on Steam Deck?

Yes. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is rated Playable on Steam Deck. It runs, but Valve's “Playable” rating means you may need some manual tweaks, such as adjusting settings or using the on-screen keyboard.

Is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is available on PC.

How long does it take to beat Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

The main story takes around 10 hours, while a completionist run averages 14 hours.

When did Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak release?

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak launched on January 19, 2016.

How much free space do I need for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

The game requires at least 8 GB of free space, but 12 GB is recommended for the best experience.

What age rating is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is rated E10 for Fantasy Violence.

Does Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak have DLC?

Yes. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak has at least 4 DLC. This includes Khaaneph Fleet Pack, Soban Fleet Pack, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak - Soundtrack, and Deserts of Kharak Expedition Guide.

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Patch Notes And Updates

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