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DUSK

Fast-paced retro first-person shooter against cultists and possessed soldiers

David Szymanski · Published by New Blood Interactive · Released Dec 10, 2018

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 24K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
95% of 90 in 30 days
Players
39
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Apr 14, 2025
Minimum PC
9800GT
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 88/100 (critic reviews)

What is DUSK?

This retro first-person shooter sends you through three horror-themed campaign episodes to investigate what lies underground. You fight cultists, possessed soldiers, and other enemies with melee weapons, guns, and explosives. Separate modes include endless wave survival and online arena PvP.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy quick movement and old-school gunfights
  • +you like horror atmosphere mixed with action
  • +you want wave survival alongside a campaign

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slower, less frantic shooters
  • −you want straightforward levels without searching for secrets

What players say

97% of 24,170 reviews are positive · 95% of 90 in the last 30 days

Players praise the movement, weapons, level design, soundtrack, and unsettling atmosphere. Others find the combat repetitive and some levels tedious or frustrating.

Players over time

▼ -34% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 62 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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How many players finish DUSK?

21% of Steam players have unlocked «Only the Beginning», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

DUSK screenshot 1

DUSK system requirements

Minimum: 9800GT, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 Or Later
Processor
2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher
Graphics
GeForce 9800GT Or Equivalent
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
64-bit Recommended, 32-bit Supported

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
2.4 GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher
Graphics
Geforce GTX 460 Or Equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Don't go in the ruins.

Does DUSK have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online and LAN. It also has a single-player mode.

Does DUSK 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
30
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian.

Does DUSK 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

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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