Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

Jan 20, 2016
Developer: Blackbird Interactive
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
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About Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

Before you can find your Homeworld, you must first unlock the secrets of the desert. Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Software invite you to visit the deserts of Kharak in this new Homeworld story, where danger lurks behind every dune. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is set for release on January 20th on Windows PC. The planet is dying, but deep in the southern sands of Kharak, an anomaly has been discovered. Could Kharak’s salvation lie in the desert? Led by chief science officer Rachel S’jet, the Coalition of the Northern Kiithid sends an expedition deep within enemy-controlled territory to investigate the finding, which could forever alter the fate of humanity.

Released: Jan 20, 2016
Developer: Blackbird Interactive
Publisher: Gearbox Software

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Can my PC run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak needs at least GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB) and 3 GB RAM.

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)
Storage: 8 GB available space

Is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak worth buying?

Steam

79% positive

'Mostly Positive', 7,773 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

85/100

7 critics

What Steam players say about Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak80/100

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What is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak about?

StrategyRTSSci-fiMultiplayerStory RichGreat SoundtrackSpaceFemale Protagonist

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer

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What is the cheapest place to buy Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

Right now the lowest price for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak we're tracking is $1.89 at Driffle — 96% below Steam's $49.99. We compare 10 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is $1.50 at Kinguin on October 13, 2026. The current best price is about 26% above that low.

Is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak worth buying?

79% of 7,773 Steam user reviews for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak are positive ("Mostly Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 79. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

The minimum system requirements for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak are — OS: Windows 7/8/10; CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz); GPU: GeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB); RAM: 3 GB RAM; Storage: 8 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak released?

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak released on January 20, 2016, developed by Blackbird Interactive and published by Gearbox Software.

What platforms is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak available on?

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player, multiplayer.

When do Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak prices drop?

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak last hit a new low of $1.50 on October 13, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $1.89. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

The cheapest Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak price right now is $1.89 at Driffle, 96% below the Steam price.

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All-time low: $1.50 at Kinguin on Oct 13, 2026 — the current best price is 26% above it.

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