Rank 01Why this
Also Level Editor and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like Dustforce DX
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Dustforce DX also play
The closest matches to Dustforce DX: N++ (NPLUSPLUS), Super Meat Boy, BZZZT, Remnants of Naezith, and VVVVVV. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2010
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Remnants of Naezith
Why this: Shares custom level editor with Dustforce DX.
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Offspring Fling!
Why this: Also Time Attack and Level Editor, like Dustforce DX.
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Levelhead
Why this: Shares momentum based platforming with Dustforce DX.
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Octahedron: Transfixed Edition
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Score Attack, like Dustforce DX.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Dustforce DX
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Also Precision Platformer and Score Attack, like Dustforce DX.
- 93% of 70 reviews
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Hitbox Team
- Price: $3.99−60%checked Oct 31
- 94% of 1,029 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 79
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Custom levels expand the game endlessly
- Momentum feels weighty and intentional
- Music and art create a serene atmosphere
- Chill
- Contemplative
- Hypnotic
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Why this: Also Time Attack and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX.
Stealth Bastard Deluxe
Why this: Also Level Editor and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX.
E.Z
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX.
Flockers™
Why this: Also Time Attack and Level Editor, like Dustforce DX.
Shatter
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Dustforce DX.
Run or Die
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Score Attack, like Dustforce DX.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Why this: Also Level Editor and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX.
Super Meat Boy
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX.
BZZZT
Why this: Also Time Attack and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX.
VVVVVV
Why this: Shares custom level editor with Dustforce DX.
Levelhead
Why this: Shares momentum based platforming with Dustforce DX.
Octahedron: Transfixed Edition
Why this: Also Precision Platformer and Score Attack, like Dustforce DX.
About Dustforce DX
The closest matches to Dustforce DX: N++ (NPLUSPLUS), Super Meat Boy, BZZZT, Remnants of Naezith, and VVVVVV. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dustforce DX is your kind of game, the closest matches are N++ (NPLUSPLUS), Super Meat Boy and BZZZT — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, contemplative and hypnotic, and single out its custom level editor and hub world navigation. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Dustforce DX is a precision platformer released in 2012 by Hitbox Team, available on Steam for $9.99. Players control a nimble janitor character navigating hub-world environments, using momentum-based platforming mechanics to clear dust and debris from each level. The game features rank-based progression tied to performance, with leaderboard replays allowing comparison of completion times and scores. A custom-level-editor significantly extends the game's lifespan. Reviewers note the open-ended hub world structure enables players to tackle challenges in any order they choose. The experience blends challenging gameplay with what players describe as a contemplative and hypnotic atmosphere, where momentum feels weighty and intentional, creating a distinctive balance between precision and serenity despite the game's hard difficulty rating. It holds a 94% positive rating from 1029 Steam reviews.
About Dustforce DX: Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.
Is Dustforce DX worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 1,029 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 35 h when they wrote their review.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Custom levels expand the game endlessly
- Momentum feels weighty and intentional
- Music and art create a serene atmosphere
- Open ended hub lets you tackle challenges in any order
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“no coyote time which isnt apparent at the start but becomes a MAJOR issue later all of the deaths in the later parts of the game feel like they arent your fault i know it was made in 2012 but come on man did nobody test these levels?”
People who play it also play: N++ (NPLUSPLUS), Super Meat Boy, BZZZT
Frequently asked about Dustforce DX
Can I run it?
How much does Dustforce DX cost?
Dustforce DX is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dustforce DX?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dustforce DX are N++ (NPLUSPLUS), Super Meat Boy, BZZZT.
Who developed Dustforce DX?
Dustforce DX was developed by Hitbox Team.