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DUSK vs PIGFACE

DUSK and PIGFACE 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 7 years older than PIGFACE (2025). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (DUSK: 16,813 reviews, PIGFACE: 1,673). 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 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.

Choose PIGFACE

Choose PIGFACE if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,673 Steam reviews back the pick.

Both DUSK and PIGFACE sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.6% vs 97.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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DUSK vs PIGFACE — Steam metadata comparison
DUSK — Steam game coverDUSKPIGFACE — Steam game coverPIGFACE
Released20182025
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Early Access
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price19.99 USD11.99 USD
Steam reviews97.6% positive (16,813 reviews)97.3% positive (1,673 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersDavid Szymanskititolovesyou

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DUSK vs PIGFACE — FAQ

Which is better, DUSK or PIGFACE?
On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: DUSK sits at 97.6% positive (16,813 reviews), PIGFACE at 97.3% (1,673). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
Should I play DUSK or PIGFACE first?
If you want chronology, DUSK (2018) came out before PIGFACE (2025). 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 PIGFACE 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 PIGFACE have multiplayer like DUSK?
No. DUSK supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while PIGFACE is listed as single-player only.
DUSK vs PIGFACE — Verdict (2026) · imho.run