Desert Child
Developed by Oscar Brittain · Published by Akupara Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie, racing game by Oscar Brittain, published by Akupara Games — single-player, multi-player, pvp, shared/split screen pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You are a hungry, young hoverbike racer who needs to get off Earth before it E-X-P-L-O-D-E-S. Hunt bounties, throw races, and do whatever you can to get to Mars and win the Grand Prix.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Desert Child.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 3rd Gen i3/AMD FX-4100 Series
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series
- Storage: 150 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 5th Gen i5/1st Gen Ryzen (or better)
- Graphics: GeForce 7 Series/Radeon R7 Series (or better)
- Storage: 150 MB available space
Supported languages (9)
Desert Child FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Desert Child?
Steam classifies Desert Child as a Action, Indie, Racing, RPG, Simulation game, developed by Oscar Brittain. You are a hungry, young hoverbike racer who needs to get off Earth before it E-X-P-L-O-D-E-S. Hunt bounties, throw races, and do whatever you can to get to Mars and win the Grand Prix.
How much does Desert Child cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Desert Child at $4.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Desert Child single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Desert Child: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Desert Child on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Desert Child for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Desert Child out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 11, 2018.
What platforms is Desert Child on?
Desert Child is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Desert Child single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Desert Child cost?
Steam lists it at $4.79.
Does Desert Child have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 23 achievements for Desert Child.
What is Desert Child's Metacritic score?
Desert Child has a Metacritic score of 60/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Desert Child?
Desert Child is developed by Oscar Brittain and published by Akupara Games.
Where to get Desert Child
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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