Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
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. 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.
Game Discussion
Steam User 7
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak: Small game with limited playability (very few unit types). Recommended as a technology demonstration for possible Homeworld 3 engine characteristics. Positives: The atmosphere and visual effects are excellent. Deserts of Kharak feels like the spiritual successor to Westwoods Tiberian Sun - a dark, militaristic, no-nonsense RTS.
Steam User 5
Deserts of Kharak takes the series out of the stars and into the sand, but it still feels every bit like a true Homeworld universe.
The vast deserts replaces the deep space, dunes instead of nebulae. But watching our carrier and and fleet maneuver across shifting terrain scratches the exact same tactical itch as its predecessors, only now the horizon replaces the starfield.
Deserts of Kharak proves you don’t need a zero-gravity setting to deliver a classic Homeworld experience. It’s grounded, but it still lifts off.
Steam User 6
A fun, cute, if some what niche and short rts. Made for a memorable experience. If you are a fan of home world, then chances are you'll enjoy this. With only 24 players online as of writing this, I would not call it ''multiplayer'' but I would call it ''fun''.
Steam User 3
A nice RTS with:
beautiful graphics, soundtrack, and sound design;
superbly designed and highly detailed units;
satisfying gameplay of combined arms attacks, flanks, and head-on carrier assaults to tie it all together :D
The implementation of terrain height variation adds a good depth to tactical planning
The story is simple but engaging
It is available for purchase on GOG.com (for 5$ on sale often; current sale till 10.07) without DRM or the need to accept Epic's intrusive EULA, although re-purchasing a game you already own simply due to retroactive user agreement changes really sucks.
Steam User 5
The campaign got me invested in the story; the emotional weight of it is gripping. Gameplay forces you to think carefully. In other RTS games I would usually just crank out enough units to overwhelm the enemy without care for the losses. This is the first one that really forced me to think about what I'm doing and care about protecting my units.
Steam User 3
I recommend because I enjoyed the gameplay.
Like many I am bothered by the online requirement and the Epic Store install.
Game is on the shorter side so buy on sale.
I liked the story and the units.
Reminded me of Ground Control (late 90s).
Didn't try multiplayer.
Steam User 3
The real Homeworld 3. A very faithful sequel with enough new bits to keep you hooked.
Great story, fun gameplay loop, real feeling of threat during battles thanks to the great balancing.
Cons - Camera is hard work at time.
If you are put off by it not being space based, don't be. It's a true and faithful part of the Homeworld story, with the gameplay to match.