Underplayed Gems

Dust & Neon (2023)

Dust & Neon cover
Developer
David Marquardt Studios
Publisher
Rogue Games, Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG
Rating
3.9 of 5, 409 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced twin-stick roguelite with precise gunplay and a punishing difficulty curve, where death resets progress but rewards persistence with varied unlocks.

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What players say

Players praise the manual reload mechanic and fast-paced gunplay, often comparing the art to Borderlands. The game works well on Steam Deck and is good for short sessions, but many find it gets grindy and repetitive, with difficulty spikes on bomb run missions.

Screenshots

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