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Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

Developed by Spellbound · Published by THQ Nordic

ActionStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 20, 2013 Price$1.24 Metacritic78/100 Steam reviews2,081

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.24
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic78/100
Steam reviews2,081
Languages6

Overview

An action, strategy game by Spellbound, published by THQ Nordic — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “"Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 88% positive of 2,226
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Peak players20
Player-voted tags:StrategyWesternTacticalIsometricActionStealthReal Time TacticsSingleplayerClassicAtmosphericReal-TimeRTS

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 Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP/7/8/10 (32 or 64 bit)
  • Processor: 1 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with OpenGL 3.1

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows XP/7/8/10 (32 or 64 bit)
  • Processor: 1.4 GHz recommended
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with OpenGL 3.1

Supported languages (6)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainRussian

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive 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 Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive?

Steam classifies Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive as a Action, Strategy game, developed by Spellbound. "Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.

How much does Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive at $1.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 20, 2013.

What platforms is Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on?

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive 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 Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cost?

Steam lists it at $1.24.

What is Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive's Metacritic score?

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive has a Metacritic score of 78/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive?

Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is developed by Spellbound and published by THQ Nordic.

Where to get Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive

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