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Urtuk is an open world, tactical turn-based RPG in a low-fantasy setting. Guide your band of adventurers through the ruins of an ancient world. Recruit new followers, loot the corpses of your fallen foes, and do your best to survive in this harsh and unforgiving realm.

2021StrategyRPG13.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOS · Linuxby David Kaleta
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Frequently asked about Urtuk: The Desolation

Is Urtuk: The Desolation verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Urtuk: The Desolation is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Urtuk: The Desolation cost?
Urtuk: The Desolation is listed on Steam at 13.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Urtuk: The Desolation?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Urtuk: The Desolation are The Last Spell, Iratus: Lord of the Dead, Battle Brothers.
Who developed Urtuk: The Desolation?
Urtuk: The Desolation was developed by David Kaleta.

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