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It Returned To The Desert

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App ID 2188620
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Tim Rachor
Supported Systems Windows Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 29964036
Last Record Update 9 July 2025 – 07:47:57 UTC ()
Release Date 15 February 2023 – 05:18:55 UTC ()
❓ 77.92%
30 reviews
0
In-Game

Unique mix of turn-based tactics and adventure game. Defend the town of Glint Rock against radioactive giant ants! Convince the townsfolk to join your party in a non-linear campaign with high replay value. Discover all the little secrets and stories in the lively town of Glint Rock.

Additional Information

Developer Tim Rachor
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Tim Rachor
Store Release Date 15 February 2023 – 05:18:59 UTC ()
osarch 64
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://bsky.app/profile/trgames.de
https://discord.gg/adDzkgft4F
https://x.com/TimRachor
Primary Genre Adventure (25)
Store Genres Adventure (25)
Steam Release Date 15 February 2023 – 05:18:55 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 9 July 2025 – 07:47:47 UTC () (1752047267)
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review_score 7
review_percentage 93
Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine, SteamworksNET SDK, UnityBurst SDK, cURL SDK
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 10 July 2024 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 13694656
  • configuration:
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    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-9.0-2RC
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 15 October 2022 – 08:38:18 UTC (), in changelist #16376340

Supported Languages

1 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes Yes

Tags

🗺️ Adventure 🎲 Turn-Based Tactics 👾 Retro 🤫 Mystery 📚 Interactive Fiction 🔎 Point & Click 🎲 Turn-Based Strategy 🗺 Exploration 🕒 Time Management 👾 Pixel Graphics 🎸 1980s 📼 1990's 🌫 Atmospheric 🔍 Investigation 🤔 Tactical 🔪 Thriller 📚 Dynamic Narration 🔮 Supernatural 🧞 Choices Matter ☠️ Perma Death

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Steam Cloud Family Sharing Profile Features Limited

Assets

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timestamp9 July 2025 – 07:47:54 UTC
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