Desolation
Welcome to Desolation, Your objective is to find taskforce 738, who were sent into the city before you. They have stopped communications and you must find out why. Will you uncover the mysteries, or follow orders as directed? A 1-6 player horror game, face the world alone or with friends.
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May 11, 2025
1 year and 82 days ago
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Mixed35 reviews51.4%
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8 itemsAbout the Game
Jump into the world of Desolation, a city plagued by large quarantine walls and an even larger mystery. Team up with other players to escape the dangers that lurk in the shadows and find safety. Your superior, Colonel Rykov, has sent you into the belly of the beast to uncover what happened to the previous taskforce. What seems as a straightforward task delves into a world seemingly forgotten, with creatures that should never have been uncovered. Fight for survival with up to 5 of your friends and make the choice, will you follow orders, or will you uncover the true mysteries ongoing within the world of Desolation? Features
With randomised gameplay elements, you are guaranteed a different experience every time you jump into the world of Desolation.
Proceed with caution - All the monsters found within the world of desolation. are designed to test the fear factor within every horror enthusiast. If you do not take care, you will die.
Whilst the game can be played alone, you must rely on good co-ordination and working together to achieve your goals and escape the city. With 1-6 player online co op, Desolation can be played with or without friends.
Use the unique sound design to your advantage or you will not survive. You must listen closely to the surrounding environment and take your time running through the dark and decrepit city.
Running on Unreal Engine 5, Desolation boasts some of the greatest graphical developments in modern day gaming. Fantastic lighting and a truly eerie atmosphere add to the horror. WARNING - This makes the game much more terrifying.
The story runs deep and there is much to find, with future updates planned to complete the compelling story of Desolation. Will you be able to find all the clues to what has truly happened?
