Is The Desolation free?

Yes — The Desolation is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Can I play The Desolation on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of The Desolation. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does The Desolation have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists The Desolation with online co-op.

Does The Desolation have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists The Desolation with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is The Desolation on PC Game Pass?

No — The Desolation is not on PC Game Pass right now.

The Desolation

Name: The Desolation
Brand: Stratosphere Games GmbH
Availability: InStock

Stratosphere Games GmbH · Third-Person Shooter, Twin Stick Shooter, PvP, PvE, Shooter

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About The Desolation

THE DESOLATION - THE ULTIMATE CROSS-PLATFORM CO-OP LOOTER SHOOTER

In an alternate future, humanity began colonizing our solar system just as an unknown alien threat invaded planet Earth. Humanity stood no chance against the aliens known as "The Shade", and Earth as we knew it was gone.

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FIGHT FOR HUMANITY

Over 100 years later, you, a skilled mercenary, are the first to return to Earth. Your mission is simple, but nothing goes according to plan. Now, you face the most important mission of all: fighting for humanity.

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PREPARE FOR BATTLE

Suit up, mercenary, and blast your way through The Desolation, a fast-paced co-op looter shooter for PC and mobile! Team up and fight your way through a unique universe to save humanity.

Upgrade your suit, collect better equipment, and unlock powerful skills to master co-op combat and eradicate "The Shade"!

The future of humanity is in your hands.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE DEV TEAM

Welcome to The Desolation!

We're thrilled to share this teaser version of the game, made in exclusivity for Steam Fest, so that you can get a taste of what The Desolation is cooking!

This demo contains only a fraction of the features in development such as: Procedural level generation, drone companions, a lot more gameplay modes, diverse environments, a roster of Exo Suits and a dive into the worlds of trans-humanism, wasteland dystopias and factions fighting over Earth's dominance.

Join the conversation over at our Discord server and actively participate in the development of the game by sharing your feedback with us!

The Desolation Team

The Desolation — game info

Platforms: Windows
Player modes: Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op, Cross-platform multiplayer
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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