Underplayed Gems

Urtuk: The Desolation (2021)

Urtuk: The Desolation cover
Developer
David Kaleta
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.4 of 5, 2,523 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, tense march across a ruined world where every encounter demands careful tactics and every loss is permanent.

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What players say

Players praise the deep tactical combat and unique perk combos, comparing it to RPG chess where positioning matters most. Some say the AI is unforgiving and the late game gets repetitive, while a few report it does not start at all due to a white screen or cursor bug.

Screenshots

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