Dustforce DX

2D precision platformer about clearing dust with acrobatic movement

Hitbox Team · Released Jan 17, 2012

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 2,393
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 4; right now
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Dustforce DX?

You play an acrobatic janitor cleaning up a dusty world, jumping and dashing across walls and ceilings to clear each 2D level quickly and thoroughly. Levels range from exploratory routes to demanding challenges. The game also includes community-made levels, local multiplayer matches, and a level editor.

For you if...

+you enjoy demanding platforming built around mastering movement
+you like replaying levels to improve your times
+you want to make and play community levels

Not for you if...

−you prefer clearing levels once over replaying them
−you want a gentler difficulty curve

What players say

88% of 2,393 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and the depth of the movement system. Others describe the controls as clunky or unresponsive while learning, and some report missed dash inputs at higher refresh rates.