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 Plug Me
Dustforce DX and Plug Me 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 6 years older than Plug Me (2018). Dustforce DX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Plug Me (90.9% 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 Plug Me
Choose Plug Me if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Plug Me launched in 2018.
Both Dustforce DX and Plug Me 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 |  Plug Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (1,029 reviews) | 90.9% positive (22 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hitbox Team | Havana24 |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Dustforce DX (2012) is 6 years older than Plug Me (2018).
- Dustforce DX scores higher on Steam reviews (93.9% positive) than Plug Me (90.9% positive).
- Plug Me is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Dustforce DX (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Plug Me is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Dustforce DX has no Deck rating yet.
Dustforce DX vs Plug Me — FAQ
- Should I play Dustforce DX or Plug Me first?
- If you want chronology, Dustforce DX (2012) came out before Plug Me (2018). 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 Plug Me 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.