Just Deserts

About

In Just Deserts you balance combat and courtship as a soldier defending a city under alien siege. Your days involve fending off extraterrestrial threats with shootouts and tactical decisions while your nights focus on building relationships with multiple characters through dialogue choices and shared moments. The gameplay splits time between action sequences and dating sim mechanics letting you shape both the survival of the city and your personal connections. The game features a synthwave-inspired soundtrack by Vesuvia and vocal performances by iMochi adding a retro-futuristic flair. Released in 2016 it runs on PC Linux and Mac systems offering a self-contained single-player experience. While not a mainstream hit its niche blend of genres has earned a dedicated following among fans of hybrid narratives.