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This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.

2017ActionIndie12.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOS · Linuxby 2Awesome Studio
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Frequently asked about Dimension Drive

Does Dimension Drive run on Steam Deck?
Dimension Drive is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Dimension Drive cost?
Dimension Drive is listed on Steam at 12.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Dimension Drive have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Dimension Drive supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Dimension Drive?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dimension Drive are Waking Knightmare, Chronicle: Unit Eight, Steinstern: Spacewar.
Who developed Dimension Drive?
Dimension Drive was developed by 2Awesome Studio.

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