Choose Dustforce DX
Choose Dustforce DX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,029 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dustforce DX vs WaveLand
Dustforce DX and WaveLand 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. Dustforce DX (2012) is 5 years older than WaveLand (2017). Dustforce DX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than WaveLand (86.9% 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 WaveLand
Choose WaveLand if you want an Adventure and Racing experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. WaveLand launched in 2017.
Both Dustforce DX and WaveLand sit in Action and Indie 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 |  WaveLand | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (1,029 reviews) | 86.9% positive (61 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hitbox Team | rologfos |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dustforce DX (2012) is 5 years older than WaveLand (2017).
- Dustforce DX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than WaveLand (86.9% positive).
- WaveLand is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Dustforce DX (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- WaveLand is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dustforce DX has no Deck rating yet.
Dustforce DX vs WaveLand — FAQ
- Should I play Dustforce DX or WaveLand first?
- If you want chronology, Dustforce DX (2012) came out before WaveLand (2017). 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 WaveLand 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.