Choose Dustforce DX
Choose Dustforce DX if you want an Indie experience. 1,029 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dustforce DX vs Exception
Dustforce DX and Exception 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 7 years older than Exception (2019). Dustforce DX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Exception (89.7% 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 Exception
Choose Exception if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Exception launched in 2019.
Both Dustforce DX and Exception 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 |  Exception | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (1,029 reviews) | 89.7% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hitbox Team | Traxmaster Software |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Dustforce DX (2012) is 7 years older than Exception (2019).
- Dustforce DX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Exception (89.7% positive).
- Exception is free; Dustforce DX is paid (9.99 USD).
- Exception is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dustforce DX has no Deck rating yet.
Dustforce DX vs Exception — FAQ
- Should I play Dustforce DX or Exception first?
- If you want chronology, Dustforce DX (2012) came out before Exception (2019). 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 Exception 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.
- Is Exception free?
- Yes — Exception is a free-to-play Steam title. Dustforce DX is paid (9.99 USD).