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Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.
Urtuk: The Desolation is a turn-based tactics, hex grid and wargame game
developed and published by David Kaleta.
Released on February 27th 2021 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 6 languages: English, Russian, Polish, French, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 2,365 reviews of which 2,090 were positive and 275 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 11.79€ on Steam.
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- Processor: 2.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB
- Storage: 600 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Note 1. Older Intel Integrated graphics (3000 and older) running in Windows 10 won't run this game. Windows 7 works however. Note 2: If you experience a crash during game start up, you might have outdated graphics drivers. Try set the game's "urtuk.exe" file compatibility mode to Win8.
MacOS
- OS: OSX 10.15
- Processor: 1.2 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB
- Storage: 600 MB available space
Linux
- OS: Fedora 25, Ubuntu 16.04, SteamOS, Mint 18
- Processor: 1.2 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible video card with 256 MB
- Storage: 600 MB available space
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The game does indeed feel pretty basic at first. It is heavily (maybe solely) focused around combat and squad management. Buuuut, I played for 200+ hours and it still feels fun. I usually list pros and cons for any game I review. Here I feel that it is not needed. Urtuk: The Desolation delivers admirably at what it has to offer. Content and mechanics at which it can possibly fail are just not included in the game. There are tons of unique character classes that exist in the game. Almost any enemy you can encounter can be a hero in your party too. That is why combat feel fair. AI tries to focus-fire your weakest character, to surround your guys and to exploit crits. You can fool it, but if you make a mistake - it punishes gladly. Most combat maps are random-generated so fights feel different. Mission nodes respawn (and are random too), so you can farm stuff you need as long as it takes. Global "timer" can be ignored. Battlefield is dynamic and can change during the fight by character abilities and special events. RNG can make even easy missions brutally hard so chosing Ironman mode for hardest difficulty is probably not a good idea. Tactical combat in Urtuk is very well made. Most traits characters have can be extracted and put into other guys. There is limit to this and active abilities can not be extracted. Equipment range available to each class can not be changed. So, it is hardly possible to turn different characters into carbon copies of each other, but it it allows huge variation within every class (and there are tons of classes available). Player characters can have more traits than enemies and better equipment, but your party can only have up to 6 members present on a battlefield. Enemy has numerical superiority (20+ guys with reinforcements? easy). Ah, I forgot: there is a drawback, kind of. First (strategic level) map has more content, more unique missions and bosses than all others. As global goal is to form your dream-team and defeat bosses, strategic maps do not feel like chapters. Thus, uneven content distribution hardly feels like a drawback. Conclusion: Excellent fights, nice squad management, art style is superb. No unecessary features.
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A game that is somewhat of a cross between Battle Brothers and Darkest Dungeon but with really litlle RNG. A distinct visual look, a great deal of charm and a huge amount of depth to the tactical combat & lots of customisation in the way to play it. Soundtrack is great. May be missing a wee bit of polish & quality of life stuff. But at that price & considering it's a new game company, I am really impress. A must try for turn base lover imo.
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Concise Game Reviews: "Urtuk: The Desolation" (Scroll down for the longer version) Game Value: ✅ Recommended for fans of tactical RPGs with deep combat systems and grim, low-fantasy settings. Offers unique mechanics and a challenging experience for strategy enthusiasts. Game Tags: ✔Tactical RPG ✔Turn-Based Strategy ✔Survival ✔Dark Fantasy ✔Procedural Generation ✔Low-Fantasy ✔Open World Genre Classification: A tactical RPG with survival and strategy elements, set in a dark, low-fantasy world with a heavy focus on turn-based combat and exploration. Game Length: Approximately 20~50 hours, depending on your strategy, exploration, and difficulty level. Challenge Level: High; strategic positioning, resource management, and team composition are essential for survival. Graphics: Grotesque, hand-drawn art style reminiscent of *Darkest Dungeon*, with highly detailed environments and character designs. Technical Stability: Runs smoothly on most systems; occasional AI quirks but no major technical issues. Replay Value: High; procedural maps, diverse mutator combinations, and unlockable factions ensure varied playthroughs. For further insights, feel free to join my [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/MaverickGameVault]Steam group or follow my updates on my [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/MaverickGameVault/curation]curator page . Detailed review: What It Is: 🌟 Tactical RPG Excellence: Urtuk combines strategic, turn-based combat with a bleak survival narrative in a procedurally generated world. 🔥 Dynamic Combat Mechanics: Engage in battles with environmental hazards, mutator-driven abilities, and tactical depth. 🎯 Survival Adventure: Manage resources, recruit new team members, and extract enemy abilities to enhance your squad. 🎨 Striking Visual Design: Grotesque, hand-drawn visuals and a grim tone create an immersive dark-fantasy experience. ⚙️ Endless Replayability: Procedural map generation, varied character builds, and unlockable content provide a fresh experience every run. 🌟 Overview: "Urtuk: The Desolation" is a tactical RPG set in a grim, low-fantasy world. Players guide Urtuk and his companions as they explore a procedurally generated map, battling foes, scavenging resources, and seeking a cure for Urtuk’s mutation. The game emphasizes strategic combat, featuring environmental hazards, class synergies, and powerful mutators extracted from enemies. While light on story, Urtuk excels in creating a deep and rewarding combat experience. Its grotesque art style and dark tone immerse players in its bleak world, making it a standout title for fans of turn-based tactics. 🎮 Gameplay: Manage a team of adventurers in a brutal, unforgiving world. Engage in tactical battles, optimize team compositions, and explore procedurally generated maps. 🌍 Strategic Combat: Plan your moves carefully to utilize terrain, environmental hazards, and mutator abilities. 🔧 Team Development: Equip your squad with extracted mutators to customize abilities and build synergies. 🛡️ Survival Mechanics: Resource management and recruitment are key to enduring the desolate world. 💥 Procedural Generation: Explore dynamically created maps for a unique experience in every playthrough. 📖 Story and Depth: "Urtuk: The Desolation" delivers a light narrative focused on survival, with world-building rooted in its grotesque, low-fantasy setting. The story centers on Urtuk, a mutated fugitive seeking a cure. While the narrative takes a backseat to the gameplay, the game’s depth lies in its complex combat mechanics and procedural systems. The ability to extract powers from enemies and tailor your squad’s abilities offers immense strategic variety, ensuring engaging gameplay despite the sparse storytelling. For players drawn to tactical challenges over narrative-driven experiences, Urtuk offers a richly detailed and rewarding adventure. 🏆 Verdict: "Urtuk: The Desolation" is a must-play for fans of tactical RPGs who enjoy deep combat mechanics and a grim aesthetic. Its procedural generation, unique mutator system, and challenging battles offer high replayability. While lacking a strong narrative, the game compensates with its immersive world-building and engaging strategic gameplay. Urtuk’s grotesque art style and bleak tone set it apart from other tactical games, making it a compelling choice for genre enthusiasts. ✅ Good: 👍 Engaging Combat: Deep, tactical mechanics with environmental interactions. 👍 Unique Art Style: Striking hand-drawn visuals enhance immersion. 👍 Replayability: Procedural maps and unlockable content ensure varied playthroughs. 👍 Customization: Mutator system allows for diverse character builds. 👍 Challenging Gameplay: High difficulty provides rewarding tactical depth. 🛠️ Ways of Improvement: 👎 Minimal Storytelling: Limited narrative depth may not appeal to players seeking a strong story. 👎 Repetitive Maps: Procedural generation can lead to visual and tactical monotony over time.
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Let me admire the creator of this game. For me it became a pearl in the indie gaming. Game mechanics are nice, spicy and engaging. Visual style is my favourite. Another thanks for capability to play this game on Linux.
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It's like Battle Brothers, but a lot more METAL, and a lot less frustrating if you've ever played Battle Brothers and raged because you had a good run ruined by some absolute BS RNG, then this is the game for you
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Urtuk: The Desolation is currently priced at 11.79€ on Steam.
Urtuk: The Desolation is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 11.79€ on Steam.
Urtuk: The Desolation received 2,090 positive votes out of a total of 2,365 achieving a rating of 8.47.
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Urtuk: The Desolation was developed and published by David Kaleta.
Urtuk: The Desolation is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Urtuk: The Desolation is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Urtuk: The Desolation is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Urtuk: The Desolation is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for Urtuk: The Desolation. Explore additional content available for Urtuk: The Desolation on Steam.
Urtuk: The Desolation does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Urtuk: The Desolation does not support Steam Remote Play.
Urtuk: The Desolation 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.
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David Kaleta
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David Kaleta
Release
27 Feb 2021
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