Choose Dustforce DX
Choose Dustforce DX if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,029 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dustforce DX vs N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Dustforce DX and N++ (NPLUSPLUS) both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Dustforce DX (2012) is 4 years older than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016). N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Dustforce DX (93.9% 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 N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Choose N++ (NPLUSPLUS) if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2016) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 2,278 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Dustforce DX and N++ (NPLUSPLUS) sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (93.9% vs 95.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Dustforce DX |  N++ (NPLUSPLUS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (1,029 reviews) | 95.3% positive (2,278 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Hitbox Team | Metanet Software Inc. |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dustforce DX (2012) is 4 years older than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) scores higher on Steam reviews (95.3% positive) than Dustforce DX (93.9% positive).
- Dustforce DX is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) has co-op; Dustforce DX does not.
- N++ (NPLUSPLUS) is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dustforce DX has no Deck rating yet.
Dustforce DX vs N++ (NPLUSPLUS) — FAQ
- Which is better, Dustforce DX or N++ (NPLUSPLUS)?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Dustforce DX sits at 93.9% positive (1,029 reviews), N++ (NPLUSPLUS) at 95.3% (2,278). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Dustforce DX or N++ (NPLUSPLUS) first?
- If you want chronology, Dustforce DX (2012) came out before N++ (NPLUSPLUS) (2016). 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 Dustforce DX and N++ (NPLUSPLUS) similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Dustforce DX have multiplayer like N++ (NPLUSPLUS)?
- No. N++ (NPLUSPLUS) supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op), while Dustforce DX is listed as single-player only.