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Dust: An Elysian Tail

A hand-painted 2D action game where you play Dust, a swordsman with no memory, joined by his small companion Fidget. You explore a large connected world, fight many enemies at once in fast combat and gather upgrades and items as you uncover his past. It mixes platforming, brawling and light RPG elements. Is it your kind of game?

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79%

181 ratings

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95%

14,256 reviews

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you like fast 2D combat, exploration and a hand-painted world.

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you want a hard, punishing challenge or a minimalist story.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox · Switch
Release date: August 15, 2012
Length: About 14 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Platform · Role-playing (RPG) · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Action · Fantasy
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Dust: An Elysian Tail?: About 14 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Dust: An Elysian Tail on?: Dust: An Elysian Tail is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox · Switch.
Does Dust: An Elysian Tail have co-op?: No, Dust: An Elysian Tail is single-player only.
Does Dust: An Elysian Tail run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does Dust: An Elysian Tail cost?: $14.99 on Steam.