Desert Child
- First release
- Dec 11, 2018
- Developer
- Oscar Brittain
- Publisher
- Akupara Games
- Engine
- GameMaker: Studio
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Adventure, Shooter, Simulator, Arcade, Racing · Action, Science fiction
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Dec 11, 2018
- Mac
- Dec 11, 2018
- PlayStation 4
- Dec 11, 2018
All 6 release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- Dec 11, 2018
- Linux
- Dec 11, 2018
- Xbox One
- Dec 12, 2018
- Game modes
- Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- itch.io (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- space, previously on - utomik
… All 2
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At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 52
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Mostly Positive, 80 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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Multiplayer
- Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
- Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct
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How it plays
From Steam
- Racing
- Action-Adventure
- Shooter
- Singleplayer
- Pixel Graphics
- Shoot 'Em Up
- Funny
- Local Multiplayer
Steam content notes
- General Mature Content
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Adjustable difficulty, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
These are the developer's own listings for the Steam version. A feature not listed may still be in the game, and other platforms can differ.
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- Danskinterface
Language data: IGDB · recorded 12 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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Media
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Add-ons & Ports
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