Homeworld Remastered Collection
Experience the epic space strategy games that redefined the RTS genre. Control your fleet and build an armada across more than 30 single-player missions. Choose unit types, fleet formations and flight tactics for each strategic situation.
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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.
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a strategy, rts and sci-fi game
developed by Blackbird Interactive
and published by Gearbox Publishing and 2K.
Released on January 20th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 8,519 reviews of which 6,789 were positive and 1,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 45.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.72€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- 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
MacOS
- OS: OSX 10.10.5 (Yosemite)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470S
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 640M
- Storage: 8 GB available space
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Frequently Asked Questions
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is currently priced at 45.99€ on Steam.
No, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 45.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak received 6,789 positive votes out of a total of 8,519 achieving a rating of 7.77.
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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak was developed by Blackbird Interactive and published by Gearbox Publishing and 2K.
Yes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak does not support VR.
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak offers both Co-op and PvP modes.
Yes, there are 4 DLCs available for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. Explore additional content available for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on Steam.
No, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak.
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Developer
Blackbird Interactive
Publisher
Gearbox Publishing,
2K
Release
20 Jan 2016
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