: The original game follows the Kushan people after they discover a "Guidestone" in the sands of Kharak, revealing their true origin. It introduced fully 3D movement and a persistent fleet that carries over between missions.
The series is a groundbreaking franchise of real-time strategy (RTS) games set in deep space, primarily focusing on the journey of the Hiigaran people to reclaim their ancestral home. Core Series Overview homeworld-game-link
: A land-based RTS prequel set on the desert planet of Kharak, following an expedition to find the Guidestone. : The original game follows the Kushan people
: A direct sequel focusing on the Hiigarans defending their home against a new threat, the Vaygr, while searching for ancient "Progenitor" technology. Core Series Overview : A land-based RTS prequel
: Originally titled Homeworld: Cataclysm , this standalone expansion features a different faction, the Somtaaw, facing an organic-mechanical virus known as "The Beast". Gameplay & Technical Features Homeworld 3 Review : r/Games
: The latest numbered entry, set generations after the second game. It introduces 3D terrain elements like megastructures that provide tactical cover and a new Roguelike co-op mode called "War Games". Spin-offs and Prequels