DYE
A precision platformer about restoring color to a fading world
Bat Country Games, LLC · Released Feb 23, 2017
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 79% of 108
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 8 years ago
- Feb 3, 2018
What is DYE?
DYE is a single-player 2D precision platformer in which Hue rescues Pigments to restore color across four worlds. You jump, wall jump, and float through collectible-filled levels and face bosses. Hard mode removes checkpoints from regular levels and adds hazards.
For you if...
- +you enjoy fast-paced challenges that demand precise movement
- +you like replaying levels to improve your times
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving platforming without frequent retries
- −you prioritize story over obstacle courses and collectibles
What players say
79% of 108 reviews are positive
Players praise the level design, soundtrack, and responsive controls. Some recent reviewers find the movement physics frustrating.
Screenshots and trailer
DYE system requirements
Minimum: ® HD 4400, 1 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ i3 or higher
- Graphics
- Intel® HD Graphics 4400 or higher
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 600 MB available space
Recommended
- OS
- Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ i3 or higher
- Graphics
- Intel® HD Graphics 4400 or higher
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 600 MB available space
Does DYE have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does DYE run on Steam Deck?
Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 41
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does DYE 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
Tags
- Indie
- Action
- Adventure
- Platformer
- Colorful
- Difficult
- 2D
- Pixel Graphics
- Fast-Paced
- Great Soundtrack
- Controller
- Singleplayer
- Side Scroller
- Retro
Recent updates
- Jan 19, 2018 · Minor Patch
- Jan 19, 2018 · Minor Patch
- Jan 13, 2018 · Patch 1.1.0.1924 is live
- Jan 13, 2018 · Patch 1.1.0.1924 is live
- Aug 21, 2017 · Patch 1.1.0.1818 - Mechanics clarity and death counter tweak
1 DLC available.