Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak — Genres, rating & game data
Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is a rts game developed by Blackbird Interactive, 2016. It stands out for narrative-driven gameplay, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Available in single-player and multiplayer mode. With an iRank Score of 81/100, it ranks as a highly rated title in our catalog.
How Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak was received
Of the 8,837 Steam player reviews, 79% are positive. Critics score it 79/100 on OpenCritic (44), reflecting a favourable reception.
Players
- Steam players8,837 reviews79%Mostly positive
- IGDB community30 reviews79/100
Critics
- OpenCritic44 reviews79/100
- IGDB7 reviews85/100
Aggregated from public ratings on Steam, IGDB, Metacritic and OpenCritic. iRankGames does not host its own reviews.
iRank Score
81/100 ↗Type
RTS
Released
2016
Updated May 2026
Developer
Blackbird Interactive
Publisher: Gearbox Software
Platforms
PC, macOS
Official trailer for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak
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