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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

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3.8/5

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3.8

149 Reviews

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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
Description
A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game. Crafted by Blackbird Interactive, a studio founded by veterans of Homeworld and Company of Heroes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak ta...
Genre:
Strategy - Real-time - Sci-fi
Tags:
Strategy, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Sci-fi, Science, show 7 more... Female Protagonist, Great Soundtrack, Tactical, Multiplayer, Real-Time, Space, RTS
Critics reviews
53 %
Recommend
PC Gamer
90/100
IGN
8.8/10
Game Informer
8/10
User reviews

3.8/5

( 149 Reviews )

3.8

149 Reviews

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Product details
2016, Blackbird Interactive, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit), Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz), 3 GB RAM, GeFor...
DLCs
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak - Khaaneph Fleet Pack, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak - Soban Fleet Pack,...
Time to beat
10 hMain
11.5 h Main + Sides
14 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles

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Description
A ground-based RTS prequel to the classic Homeworld games. Assemble your fleet and lead them to victory on the shifting sands of Kharak in this compelling strategy game. Crafted by Blackbird Interactive, a studio founded by veterans of Homeworld and Company of Heroes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak takes players to the deserts of Kharak where danger lurks over every dune.

EXPERIENCE AN ORIGIN STORY
In Deserts of Kharak’s campaign, an anomaly is discovered deep in the southern desert. An expedition is sent, but the story is not that simple. Discover the story of Rachel S'jet as she leads her people on a quest to find their destiny in an exciting campaign.

HEAVY DUTY HARDWARE
Take control of fleets of land and air vehicles – from nimble light attack vehicles to massive heavyweight cruisers – built to conquer the desert.

MASSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Fight your way across massive dune seas, deep craters, and hostile canyons in sprawling maps – all in unprecedented fidelity and scale.

TACTICAL COMBAT
Position your fleet to take advantage of the high ground or create ambushes across dune lines in terrestrial combat. Attack your enemies’ resource operations, or assault their military head-on.

STRATEGIC DECISIONS
Meaningful choices in resource management, fleet composition, and technology research directly impact your chances of survival.

ONLINE MULTIPLAYER
Compete online solo or with friends in a variety of game modes, including ranked play, to rise through the ranks and become the most powerful Fleet Captain on Kharak.

Before you can find your Homeworld, you must first unlock the secrets of the desert.

© 2016 Battlestar, LLC. Published and distributed by Gearbox Software. Homeworld, Gearbox and the Gearbox Software logos are registered trademarks, and Deserts of Kharak and the Homeworld logo are trademarks, all used courtesy of Gearbox Software, LLC.

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
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Time to beat
10 hMain
11.5 h Main + Sides
14 h Completionist
10.5 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Strategy - Real-time - Sci-fi
Tags:
Strategy, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Sci-fi, Science, show 7 more... Female Protagonist, Great Soundtrack, Tactical, Multiplayer, Real-Time, Space, RTS
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Company:
Blackbird Interactive / Gearbox Software
Size:
4.9 GB
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DLCs
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak - Khaaneph Fleet Pack
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Critics reviews
79
Top Critic Average
53 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
PC Gamerby Rob Zacny
90/100
A great tactical RTS with all the gorgeous aesthetics and atmosphere of the original series.
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IGNby T.J. Hafer
8.8/10
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a deep, exciting, varied RTS with all the right tools.
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Game Informerby Daniel Tack
8/10
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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User reviews

Posted on: January 26, 2025

2bUnique4u

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Games: 18 Reviews: 2

Good game, its simple

Its simple, but maybe a little to simple to give 5 out of 5. Needs female voices and character units. I like to hear women.

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Posted on: January 26, 2025

Ickbar

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Games: 164 Reviews: 3

Solid RTS and story.

Follow's standard rules of the RTS at times, build units from your base (which is mobile) and destroy the enemy etc. Different units, different tactics. Graphics still hold up very well. 8/10. Gameplay is solid and witness very few issues. 8/10 Story was good, adding an element of mystery. 8/10

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Posted on: February 2, 2025

Helgesam

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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

Great Game! Strategy and resource heavy.

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Posted on: April 18, 2025

QuantumeFire

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Amazing game

Amazing game, one of my all-time favourites.

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Posted on: January 25, 2019

Gang_Daddy

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Amazing game- Need more players ONLINE!

I love the game, it is awesome. Let's continue the support and let's play it online. Please ADD ME and let's battle online !

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