Dex is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Dreadlocks Ltd. with a 84% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Dreadlocks Ltd.
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 84% positive
Screenshots






System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or newer) / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processor: Intel Pentium/AMD, 2.0 GHz or faster Memory: 1536 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 / ATI™ Radeon™ 2600 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad
- Recommended
- OS *: Microsoft Windows 8.1 or newer Processor: Intel i5, 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M / AMD™ Radeon™ HD 5770 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Windows compatible gamepad
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.11 or newer Processor: Intel Pentium/AMD, 2.0 GHz or faster Memory: 1536 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 / ATI™ Radeon™ 2600 or better Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Mac OS X compatible gamepad
- Recommended
- OS: Mac OS X 10.11 or newer Processor: Intel i5, 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M / AMD™ Radeon™ HD 5770 or better Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Mac OS X compatible gamepad
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer / SteamOS Processor: Intel Pentium/AMD, 2.0 GHz or faster Memory: 1536 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 / ATI™ Radeon™ 2600 or better Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Linux compatible gamepad
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer / SteamOS Processor: Intel i5, 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 650M / AMD™ Radeon™ HD 5770 or better Storage: 8 GB available space Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse or Linux compatible gamepad
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Dex is worth a closer look if you want cyberpunk, strong atmosphere, exploration, and stealth.
Best for players who want cyberpunk, strong atmosphere, pixel art, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
cyberpunk
SettingThe game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
Steam review snapshots
bad ass progression in a cyber punk setting with good hand to hand combat, silent take downs, guns if you prefer more…DEX is easily the best 2D cyberpunk experience I’ve!The atmosphere is incredibly immersive with stunning visuals and detailed environments that perfectly capture the cyberpunk spirit and the game’s large, carefully…The atmosphere is incredibly immersive with stunning visuals and detailed environments that perfectly capture the cyberpunk spirit and the game’s large, carefully…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.