# Games like Dustforce DX

> The closest matches to Dustforce DX: N++ (NPLUSPLUS), Super Meat Boy, BZZZT, Remnants of Naezith, and VVVVVV. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [N++ (NPLUSPLUS)](https://imho.run/games/230270/n-nplusplus) — Also Level Editor and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX. 2,278 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/230270/)
2. [Super Meat Boy](https://imho.run/games/40800/super-meat-boy) — Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX. 13,383 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/40800/)
3. [BZZZT](https://imho.run/games/1293170/bzzzt) — Also Time Attack and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX. 522 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293170/)
4. [Remnants of Naezith](https://imho.run/games/590590/remnants-of-naezith) — Shares custom level editor with Dustforce DX. 208 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/590590/)
5. [VVVVVV](https://imho.run/games/70300/vvvvvv) — Also Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX. 4,463 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70300/)
6. [Offspring Fling!](https://imho.run/games/211360/offspring-fling) — Also Time Attack and Level Editor, like Dustforce DX. 104 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211360/)
7. [Levelhead](https://imho.run/games/792710/levelhead) — Shares momentum based platforming with Dustforce DX. 665 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/792710/)
8. [Octahedron: Transfixed Edition](https://imho.run/games/434660/octahedron-transfixed-edition) — Also Precision Platformer and Score Attack, like Dustforce DX. 70 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434660/)
9. [Celaria](https://imho.run/games/1081650/celaria) — A frequent pick in Dustforce DX players' libraries, and another Indie. 112 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1081650/)
10. [Distance](https://imho.run/games/233610/distance) — A frequent pick in Dustforce DX players' libraries, and another Action. 4,167 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233610/)
11. [Action Henk](https://imho.run/games/285820/action-henk) — Also Time Attack and Level Editor, like Dustforce DX. 224 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285820/)
12. [Geometry Dash](https://imho.run/games/322170/geometry-dash) — Also Level Editor and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX. 270,691 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322170/)
13. [Cloudbuilt](https://imho.run/games/262390/cloudbuilt) — Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX. 584 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262390/)
14. [Marble It Up! Ultra](https://imho.run/games/864060/marble-it-up-ultra) — Also Time Attack and Level Editor, like Dustforce DX. 951 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/864060/)
15. [10 Second Ninja X](https://imho.run/games/435790/10-second-ninja-x) — Also Time Attack and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX. 97 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/435790/)
16. [Stealth Bastard Deluxe](https://imho.run/games/209190/stealth-bastard-deluxe) — Also Level Editor and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX. 391 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/209190/)
17. [Neon White](https://imho.run/games/1533420/neon-white) — Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX. 12,271 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1533420/)
18. [HYPER DEMON](https://imho.run/games/1743850/hyper-demon) — Also Time Attack and Fast-Paced, like Dustforce DX. 2,623 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1743850/)
19. [Element4l](https://imho.run/games/235820/element4l) — Same hypnotic mood as Dustforce DX. 285 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/235820/)
20. [BIT.TRIP RERUNNER](https://imho.run/games/2222540/bit-trip-rerunner) — Shares custom level editor with Dustforce DX. 302 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2222540/)
21. [Electronic Super Joy](https://imho.run/games/244870/electronic-super-joy) — Also Precision Platformer and Score Attack, like Dustforce DX. 1,529 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244870/)
22. [Downwell](https://imho.run/games/360740/downwell) — Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX. 5,174 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/360740/)
23. [Never Give Up](https://imho.run/games/609420/never-give-up) — Also Fast-Paced and Precision Platformer, like Dustforce DX. 100 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609420/)
24. [The King's Bird](https://imho.run/games/812550/the-king-s-bird) — Also Time Attack and Score Attack, like Dustforce DX. 154 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/812550/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=65300&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=65300
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/65300
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Dustforce DX

Dustforce DX is a precision platformer released in 2012 by Hitbox Team, available on Steam for $9.99. Players control a nimble janitor character navigating hub-world environments, using momentum-based platforming mechanics to clear dust and debris from each level. The game features rank-based progression tied to performance, with leaderboard replays allowing comparison of completion times and scores. A custom-level-editor significantly extends the game's lifespan. Reviewers note the open-ended hub world structure enables players to tackle challenges in any order they choose. The experience blends challenging gameplay with what players describe as a contemplative and hypnotic atmosphere, where momentum feels weighty and intentional, creating a distinctive balance between precision and serenity despite the game's hard difficulty rating. It holds a 94% positive rating from 1029 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 65300
- **Developer:** Hitbox Team
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Jan 17, 2012
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 79
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/65300/dustforce-dx)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=65300&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/65300/)
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