Desolate

Grey Gnome Games · Board game · 2018
1 · best 1 Solo 15–20 min Weight 1.6/5
8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
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8.3 rating Ludopedia
7.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

For fans of solo challenges and survival stories, Desolate is an intense and immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Tough and strategic choices
  • Engaging 'push your luck' mechanics
  • Captivating sci-fi theme
Keep in mind
  • Can be frustrating for those who dislike dice rolling
  • Quick game, but with high replayability
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Desolate is a solo card and dice game that puts you in the role of a survivor in an abandoned space station. After a crash, you’re the only one left and must explore the station to find resources, face aliens, and escape. Every decision matters: will you explore the first room or risk moving to the next? How much ammo to use against an enemy? Take the most valuable resource or the most useful one right now? The game is full of tough choices and 'push your luck' moments where you decide how far to risk it. Dice rolling and luck are present, but it’s your decisions that will determine whether you survive or not. Get ready to yell at the dice, celebrate small victories, and feel the tension of every choice. Desolate is an intense and immersive experience, perfect for those who love challenges and survival stories.

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Best player count

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Category: Dungeon Crawler Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials Players: Games with expansions that change player count Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Players: Solitaire Only Card Games Players: Solitaire Only Games Space: Colonization / Extraterrestrial Colonisation Theme: Survival
Publisher Grey Gnome Games
Designer Jason Glover
Artist Jason Glover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play Desolate?
Desolate is an exclusively solo game, designed to be played by one person.
How long does a game last?
A game of Desolate lasts between 15 and 20 minutes, perfect for a quick and intense session.
Is Desolate hard to learn?
No, the game has a light weight (1.59/5 on BGG) and the rules are simple, but the strategic decisions can be challenging.
Do I need to print the game?
Yes, Desolate is a 'Print & Play' game, so you need to print the components at home.
What is the main theme of the game?
Desolate has a sci-fi and survival theme, where you must escape a space station full of dangers.