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It Returned To The Desert

Developed by Tim Rachor · Published by Tim Rachor

Adventure
StatusOut now ReleaseFeb 14, 2023 Price$1.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements20

Overview

An adventure game by Tim Rachor, published by Tim Rachor — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 93% positive of 30
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:AdventureTurn-Based TacticsRetroMysteryInteractive FictionPoint & ClickTurn-Based StrategyExplorationTime ManagementPixel Graphics1980s1990's

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 It Returned To The Desert.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2120 / AMD® FX 6350
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 (1GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2GB) / Intel® Iris Pro™ 580 / Intel® Iris® Plus G7 / AMD® Radeon™ Vega 11
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1024 MB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported languages (1)

English

It Returned To The Desert 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 It Returned To The Desert?

Steam classifies It Returned To The Desert as a Adventure game, developed by Tim Rachor. 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.

How much does It Returned To The Desert cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists It Returned To The Desert at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is It Returned To The Desert single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for It Returned To The Desert: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is It Returned To The Desert on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists It Returned To The Desert for Windows, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is It Returned To The Desert out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 14, 2023.

What platforms is It Returned To The Desert on?

It Returned To The Desert is listed for Windows, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is It Returned To The Desert single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does It Returned To The Desert cost?

Steam lists it at $1.99.

Does It Returned To The Desert have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for It Returned To The Desert.

Who made It Returned To The Desert?

It Returned To The Desert is developed by Tim Rachor and published by Tim Rachor.

Where to get It Returned To The Desert

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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