Choose Dustforce DX
Choose Dustforce DX if you want an Indie experience. 1,029 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dustforce DX vs Don't Drown
Dustforce DX and Don't Drown 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 12 years older than Don't Drown (2024). Don't Drown scores higher on Steam reviews (100% 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 Don't Drown
Choose Don't Drown if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Don't Drown launched in 2024.
Both Dustforce DX and Don't Drown sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Dustforce DX |  Don't Drown | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (1,029 reviews) | 100% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hitbox Team | Snoutical |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dustforce DX (2012) is 12 years older than Don't Drown (2024).
- Don't Drown scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Dustforce DX (93.9% positive).
- Don't Drown is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Dustforce DX (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Dustforce DX vs Don't Drown — FAQ
- Should I play Dustforce DX or Don't Drown first?
- If you want chronology, Dustforce DX (2012) came out before Don't Drown (2024). 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 Don't Drown 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.