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Deal | This highly rated open-world tactical RPG is now 85% off on Steam

A image from the game Urtuk: The Desolation showing a battle.
ⓘ David Kaleta
A image from the game Urtuk: The Desolation showing a battle.
Urtuk: The Desolation is a tactical RPG set in a ruined world. You lead a band of adventurers and must survive while facing numerous enemies. Defeat your opponents in turn-based battles and assign their skills to your soldiers to make them stronger.

Urtuk: The Desolation is a turn-based tactical RPG developed and published by David Kaleta. Released on February 27, 2021, this game is now 85% off on Steam, priced at $2.09. However, this promotion is valid until March 22, 2026, and after that date, its price will return to $13.99.

Set in a low-fantasy universe, you lead a group of adventurers through an open-world in ruins. Your goal is to survive by defeating enemies, looting their bodies, and recruiting new adventurers. Based on combat and exploration, a wide range of possibilities are open to you.

Indeed, during turn-based battles on vast maps, you’ll need to employ different strategies to defeat your opponents. Use the environment to your advantage by throwing enemies against various elements, and once they’re defeated, you can assign their skills to your adventurers. Not to mention that if you perform certain actions in combat, your soldiers can also learn new skills.

An image showing a character's inventory in Urtuk: The Desolation.
ⓘ David Kaleta
An image showing a character's inventory in Urtuk: The Desolation.
An image showing a battle in Urtuk: The Desolation.
ⓘ David Kaleta
An image showing a battle in Urtuk: The Desolation.

Players on Steam appreciate several aspects of this game. With 88% positive ratings on a total of 2,475 reviews (2,181 positive), it’s possible to mention its gameplay, which offers players a lot of choices. In addition, its hand-drawn world and atmosphere are also highly appreciated. However, some features are random and can hinder progress, and navigating the world map can be frustrating. 

The game can also be difficult to understand due to its user interface. On the Steam Deck, some controls are hard to execute. As for its price on Steam, it has undergone numerous changes in recent months. According to SteamDB, its lowest price was $2.03 on October 27, 2025, representing an 83% discount. This is because its original price at that time was $11.99. In other words, even if this game is currently 85% off, it hasn't reached its lowest price.

Disclaimer: Notebookcheck is not responsible for price changes carried out by retailers. The discounted price or deal mentioned in this item was available at the time of writing and may be subject to time restrictions and/or limited unit availability.

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > News Archive > Newsarchive 2026 03 > This highly rated open-world tactical RPG is now 85% off on Steam
Alexis Stegmann, 2026-03-14 (Update: 2026-03-14)