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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak

A Real Time Strategy (RTS) game by Blackbird Interactive, released in 2016

85/100๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive๐Ÿฅ‡Proton GoldPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

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 Kharakโ€™s salvation lie in the desert? Led by chief science officer Rachel Sโ€™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.

Single playerMultiplayer

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Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak price comparison table across Steam, GOG, and Epic.
StorePriceDiscountAction
๐ŸŽฎSteam$49.99StandardView โ†—
๐Ÿ’œGOG$49.99StandardView โ†—
๐Ÿ”ฅEpic$4.99-90%View โ†—

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Download Size

The official download size for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is 12 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.72 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

12GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.72USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

16 mins

Is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

๐Ÿ”ดNiche / Inactive
35Players Online

There are currently 35 people playing Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 42
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\HomeworldDesertsofKharak\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/HomeworldDesertsofKharak/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press โŒ˜ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/HomeworldDesertsofKharak/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki โ†—

Is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official๐ŸšซUnsupported
Community Rating๐Ÿฅ‡ Proton Gold

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: High (Many Reports)
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Can I Run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak smoothly, your PC needs at least 8 GB RAM RAM and a GeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB) or equivalent GPU. Plan for 12 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSWindows 7/8/10
  • โšก
    CPUIntel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) / AMD A10 5800k (3.8 GHz)
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM3 GB RAM
  • ๐ŸŽฎ
    GPUGeForce GT 440 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 4890 (1024 MB)
  • ๐Ÿ’พ
    Storage8 GB available space
Recommended1440p / 60 FPS
  • ๐Ÿ’ป
    OSWindows 7/8/10 (64-bit)
  • โšก
    CPUIntel Core i7-950 (3.0 GHz) / AMD FX-4300 (3.8 GHz)
  • ๐Ÿง 
    RAM8 GB RAM
  • ๐ŸŽฎ
    GPUGeForce GTX 770 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7770 (1024 MB)
  • ๐Ÿ’พ
    Storage12 GB available space
Download Size
12 GBSmall

Is Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

85
Rated 85 out of 100
Generally Favorable7 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 7 critic reviews, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 85, it stands out as a strong entry in the real time strategy (rts) category, though it may have minor flaws.

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