Underplayed Gems

Desert Law (2015)

Desert Law cover
Developer
Arise
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
3.0 of 5, 83 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 48 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, resource-scarce tactical RPG where you navigate a barren post-apocalyptic world driven by a personal quest for vengeance.

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What players say

Players are split on this old-school RTS. Many call out broken pathfinding and a lack of modern resolution support, calling it a nostalgia cash grab. Some fans of the Blitzkrieg engine appreciate the post-apocalyptic setting and atmosphere, but most agree it's a rough, buggy experience best bought cheap on sale.

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