Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
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 for PC from Blackbird Interactive.
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About This Game
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a strategy game with both single-player and multiplayer modes, developed by Blackbird Interactive and released in 2016. With an estimated 444,000 copies sold, it is considered a mid-tier seller on Steam. With 8.8k reviews on Steam, it stands as a game with a solid review base on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 79.3/100 — a generally positive reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 9.88 hours, with side content bringing that to 11.61 hours, and a completionist run can reach 14.98 hours. The game has 4 DLCs available, expanding the base experience with additional content. Players commonly describe it as Strategy, RTS, Sci-fi, Multiplayer and Story Rich.
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User Reviews
79.3
Overall Score / 100
7.9/10
Steam (8782 reviews)
Playtime Estimates
9.88h
🎯 Main Story
11.61h
⭐ Main + Sides
14.98h
💯 Completionist
Based on 8 player submissions
DLCs (4)
Deserts of Kharak Expedition Guide
$5.99
Soban Fleet Pack
$6.99
Khaaneph Fleet Pack
$6.99
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak - Soundtrack
$7.99
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Game Information
Release Date
January 20, 2016
Developer
Blackbird Interactive
Publisher
Gearbox Publishing
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Price
$49.99
Analytics & Metrics
Copies Sold (VISE)
443.8K
(355K - 532.5K) VRI ScoreLearning
67
Indicators are uncertain and suggest proceeding with caution.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz)
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB)
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-950 (3.0 GHz) / AMD FX-4300 (3.8 GHz)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB)
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 12 GB available space
Minimum
- OS: OSX 10.10.5 (Yosemite)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470S
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 640M
- Storage: 8 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: OSX 10.11 (El Capitan)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4570
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 755M
- Storage: 12 GB available space
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