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Desolated District

Desolated District is an Open-World Survival Crafting game set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia. Scavenge for resources, craft essential tools, build your base and battle deadly threats as you explore a sprawling, decaying city inspired by the Kowloon Walled City.

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May 22, 2025
1 year and 71 days ago
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Mixed16 reviews68.8%

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About the Game

Desolated District is a survival crafting game set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia. Scavenge, craft, build, and battle to survive in a sprawling, decaying urban environment now overrun with looming threats.

  • Explore a Vast Post-Apocalyptic World

  • Build and Customize Your Base

  • Grow and Harvest Your Own Crops

  • Craft, Upgrade, and Survive

  • Engage in Challenging Combat

  • Progression and Skill Development

  • Resource Management and Strategy

Traverse an expansive district filled with abandoned homes, crumbling factories, and hidden underground areas. Uncover secrets, scavenge for resources, and encounter dangers lurking in every corner.

Construct your ultimate shelter from scratch! Design, expand, and decorate your base with a wide variety of furniture, structures, and functional stations. Create a home that not only looks great but keeps you safe from the harsh environment.

Gather materials from your environment to craft essential gear, tools, and items. Upgrade your workstations and unlock advanced crafting recipes as you progress. Everything you need to survive can be crafted if you’re resourceful enough.