Underplayed Gems

Dustborn (2024)

Dustborn cover
Developer
Red Thread Games
Publisher
Spotlight by Quantic Dream
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.3 of 5, 708 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A colorful, story-driven road trip with quirky characters, emotional beats, and the power of words shaping a hopeful adventure.

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What players say

Players are strongly divided on Dustborn. Some call it a beautiful comic-style adventure with meaningful choices and a heartfelt story about community, while others find the characters insufferable, the writing preachy, and the gameplay dull. The ability to skip combat is appreciated by some, but many negative reviews focus on what they see as forced diversity messaging.

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