Choose DUSK
Choose DUSK if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and LAN PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 16,813 Steam reviews back the pick.
DUSK vs Scirocco Thugs
DUSK and Scirocco Thugs both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. DUSK (2018) is 8 years older than Scirocco Thugs (2026). DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Scirocco Thugs (94.4% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Scirocco Thugs
Choose Scirocco Thugs if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Scirocco Thugs launched in 2026.
Both DUSK and Scirocco Thugs sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 DUSK |  Scirocco Thugs | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews) | 94.4% positive (89 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | David Szymanski | BRIAN DAMAGE |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DUSK (2018) is 8 years older than Scirocco Thugs (2026).
- DUSK scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than Scirocco Thugs (94.4% positive).
- Scirocco Thugs is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than DUSK (5.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- DUSK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Scirocco Thugs has no Deck rating yet.
DUSK vs Scirocco Thugs — FAQ
- Should I play DUSK or Scirocco Thugs first?
- If you want chronology, DUSK (2018) came out before Scirocco Thugs (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are DUSK and Scirocco Thugs similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Scirocco Thugs have multiplayer like DUSK?
- No. DUSK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Scirocco Thugs is listed as single-player only.
- Does DUSK run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DUSK is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Scirocco Thugs doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.