Dusty

Archaeological puzzle adventure with cane-assisted jumps through desert ruins

El Palo Games · Published by U-tad, El Palo Games · Released Nov 8, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 69
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Dec 1, 2024
Minimum PC: GTX 1550; 4 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dusty?

Dusty is a free, single-player, third-person puzzle adventure about an archaeologist investigating a notebook he cannot remember writing. You explore desert canyons and underground ruins, using a cane to cross gaps and observing wildlife for clues. Progress involves solving light-based mechanisms and deciphering a lost civilization's language.

For you if...

+you enjoy unhurried exploration and environmental observation
+you prefer a short adventure to a lengthy campaign

Not for you if...

−you prefer puzzle games without platforming sections

What players say

75% of 69 reviews are positive

Players praise the visuals, music, and puzzle design. Complaints center on awkward platforming and collision problems, with recent reviews still reporting cane jumps that fail to trigger.

Screenshots and trailer

Dusty system requirements

Minimum: GTX 1550, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Dusty?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core I5-10400f
Graphics: Nvidia GForce GTX 1550
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Dusty have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Dusty run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Dusty use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam