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Games like Dust & Neon

Below are 13 hand-picked alternatives to Dust & Neon for fans of action, adventure, rpg, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Dust & Neon also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, and Steam Deck–friendly options. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.

About Dust & Neon: Rain down hell on the robot army in DUST & NEON, an award-winning best-in-class post-apocalyptic shooter where twitchy-finger gunslingers are rewarded with fame and glory.

2023ActionAdventureRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby David Marquardt Studios
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    SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising — Steam game cover

    SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising

    Top pick for Dust & Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Dust & Neon.

    SYNTHETIK is an unforgiving tactical shooter rogue-lite where freedom and experimentation is key. Fight in a world overrun by the Machine Legion and their Gods. Experience the next level in gun-play and dive into unparalleled build options and Android upgrades. Can you defeat the Heart of Armageddon?

    2018ActionIndie19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    Space Hack — Steam game cover

    Space Hack

    Second-strongest match for Dust & Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Dust & Neon.

    Space Hack is an isometric action RPG set in space, featuring fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, loot progression, and dozens of levels to explore aboard a doomed colony ship.

    2014ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    West of Dead — Steam game cover

    West of Dead

    Third-strongest match for Dust & Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Dust & Neon.

    Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Stillborn Slayer — Steam game cover

    Stillborn Slayer

    Ranked #4 for Dust & Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Dust & Neon.

    Stillborn Slayer is a dark fantasy action roguelike featuring fast-paced hack-and-slash combat, procedural runs, and brutal difficulty in a grim, horror-inspired world.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
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    City of Beats — Steam game cover

    City of Beats

    Ranked #5 for Dust & Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Dust & Neon.

    Shoot. Groove. Loot. Repeat. Cross an ever-changing city skyline, flowing through encounters in tune with the cityscape’s beat. From the weapons you fire, to the enemies you shoot, to the zen-like flow, the only way to win is to become one with the beat.

    2023ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Kill to Collect — Steam game cover

    Kill to Collect

    Ranked #6 for Dust & Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Dust & Neon.

    Welcome to the last city on Earth. Earn your keep and die trying in Pieces Interactive’s cyberpunk action rogue-like, featuring 1-4 player co-op. Travel down the sleepless cesspool of murderous vagrants and cybernetic freaks, as you slice and dice your way to the lower levels of Geoshelter Alpha.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Windblown — Steam game cover

    Windblown

    Ranked #7 for Dust & Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Dust & Neon.

    Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run. 

    2024ActionIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition

    Ranked #8 for Dust & Neon fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Dust & Neon.

    ENDLESS™ Dungeon is a Rogue-lite Tactical Action game, set in the award-winning ENDLESS™ Universe. Recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, plunge into a long-abandoned space station, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again.

    2023ActionStrategy14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

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    West of Dead — Steam game cover

    West of Dead

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Dust & Neon.

    Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    City of Beats — Steam game cover

    City of Beats

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Dust & Neon.

    Shoot. Groove. Loot. Repeat. Cross an ever-changing city skyline, flowing through encounters in tune with the cityscape’s beat. From the weapons you fire, to the enemies you shoot, to the zen-like flow, the only way to win is to become one with the beat.

    2023ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Kill to Collect — Steam game cover

    Kill to Collect

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Dust & Neon.

    Welcome to the last city on Earth. Earn your keep and die trying in Pieces Interactive’s cyberpunk action rogue-like, featuring 1-4 player co-op. Travel down the sleepless cesspool of murderous vagrants and cybernetic freaks, as you slice and dice your way to the lower levels of Geoshelter Alpha.

    2016ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    Windblown — Steam game cover

    Windblown

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Dust & Neon.

    Dash, dive and defy the Vortex. A lightning-fast, 1-3 player co-op roguelite from the crafters of Dead Cells, where every run is a leap into chaos. Absorb the powers of fallen warriors, rebuild their weapons, and WIPE THE FLOOR with anything that gets in the way of a perfect run. 

    2024ActionIndieEarly Access24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
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    ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition — Steam game cover

    ENDLESS™ Dungeon - Definitive Edition

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Dust & Neon.

    ENDLESS™ Dungeon is a Rogue-lite Tactical Action game, set in the award-winning ENDLESS™ Universe. Recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, plunge into a long-abandoned space station, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again.

    2023ActionStrategy14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Dust & Neon

Is Dust & Neon verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Dust & Neon is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Dust & Neon cost?
Dust & Neon is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dust & Neon?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dust & Neon are SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising, Space Hack, West of Dead.
Who developed Dust & Neon?
Dust & Neon was developed by David Marquardt Studios.

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