Dust: An Elysian Tail is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Humble Hearts LLC with a 95% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Humble Hearts LLC
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 95% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Input: Keyboard
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better Direct X®: 10, Windows Media Player Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Input: Mouse and Keyboard or XInput-compatible Gamepad
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.8, 32/64-bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space Input: Keyboard
- Recommended
- OS: Mountain Lion 10.8.5, 64-bit Processor: Quad Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ support Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space Input: Mouse and Keyboard or Gamepad
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit (S3TC NOT required) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space Input: Keyboard
- Recommended
- OS: glibc 2.15+, 64-bit, S3TC texture support Processor: Quad Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.2+ support Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB HD space Input: Mouse and Keyboard or Gamepad
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Dust: An Elysian Tail is worth a closer look if you want exploration, hand-drawn, boss rush, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want hand-drawn, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
The genre is built around exploration, progression, and backtracking through a large interconnected world.The hand drawn art is gorgeous, the world is vibrant in colors and really inviting.[*] Soundtrack delivers an emotional punch that elevates the simple narrative.[h1]A 2D masterpiece where Disney-grade animation meets Devil May Cry combat mechanics.[/h1] [b]Target Audience:[/b] Combo Optimizers, Hand-Drawn Animation Purists [b]Dealbreaker:[/b] Intolerance for…Why it fits
Good fit if you want hand-drawn visuals, exploration, strong atmosphere, and a controller-friendly single-player game. Hand-drawn presentation with a vibrant look. Exploration-focused progression through an interconnected world. Boss fights that reward learning patterns. Emotional story and strong atmosphere.
Who might skip it
You dislike repetition or grind. You want a more straightforward, less chaotic experience.