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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/9/10 Processeur : Any made within the last decade Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Any made within the last decade Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Integrated Notes supplémentaires : You can run this.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 9 5950X Graphiques : NVIDIA RTX 3090 FTW DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 420 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Notes supplémentaires : ^ These are not real requirements

DUSK '82: ULTIMATE EDITION

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Released October 22, 2021
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 445 reviews (« Very Positive »)
6,89€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are wrapping up these retro tactical puzzles in just a couple of hours, yet they keep coming back for more. Backed by a 96% positive rating across 400 post-release reviews, this grid-based prequel proves that small-scale strategy packs a serious punch.

What it's about: DUSK '82 is a simple but addictive action-puzzler demake of the cult shooter DUSK, inspired by classics like Chip's Challenge and Sokoban.

In-game

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« [h1][b]DUSK[/b][/h1] [i]Now available for the Commodore 64![/i] »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 3 h played111
« You don't need to have played the first 81 in order to understand the story »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 1 h played3311
« really makes you feel like a man made of approximately 28 pixels »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2022 · 6 h played2
« It's from the guy who made Dusk »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 0 h played1
« I see Szymanski saw some angry critics complaining about Dusk's low poly character models and took that personally. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 2 h played1
« cool game but what dusk 2 through 81? »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 2 h played1
« Love Dusk, 'ate sokoban, simple as. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 0 h played
« I can't find double barrel shotgun, what is the number for 30$ support hotline? »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 1 h played
« The last level comes down to actual random chance as to whether or not the leatherhead actually chases you. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 2 h played
« It's not exactly bad.... I just don't think this is something worth paying money for. Maybe 99p? Anything more than that & it doesn't really seem worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 0 h played
« The little joke of reproducing at max sound decibel "WOAHA HA.." at application start with New Blood logo while I was using my headphones made me uninstall. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 0 h played
« I appreciate that I can listen to 80s-ified Andrew Hulshult music to help distract myself from how utterly stupid I am »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 3 h played1

In players' words

« [h1][b]DUSK[/b][/h1] [i]Now available for the Commodore 64![/i] »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 3 h played111
« Love Dusk, 'ate sokoban, simple as. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 0 h played
« You don't need to have played the first 81 in order to understand the story »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 1 h played3311
« I can't find double barrel shotgun, what is the number for 30$ support hotline? »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 1 h played
« really makes you feel like a man made of approximately 28 pixels »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2022 · 6 h played2
« The last level comes down to actual random chance as to whether or not the leatherhead actually chases you. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 2 h played
« It's from the guy who made Dusk »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 0 h played1
« It's not exactly bad.... I just don't think this is something worth paying money for. Maybe 99p? Anything more than that & it doesn't really seem worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 0 h played
« I see Szymanski saw some angry critics complaining about Dusk's low poly character models and took that personally. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 2 h played1
« The little joke of reproducing at max sound decibel "WOAHA HA.." at application start with New Blood logo while I was using my headphones made me uninstall. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 0 h played
« cool game but what dusk 2 through 81? »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 2 h played1
« I appreciate that I can listen to 80s-ified Andrew Hulshult music to help distract myself from how utterly stupid I am »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 3 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=141
Content / longevity
60 % pos · n=43
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=34
Audio / music
91 % pos · n=32
Value for money
67 % pos · n=27
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay14112777
Content / longevity432698
Graphics / art343301
Audio / music322912
Value for money271872
Story / writing9900
Interface / UX3003
Performance2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.5 h.

🪤 61 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
90 % (n=107)
2-10h
97 % (n=275)
10-25h
100 % (n=14)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2021 : 98% positive98OctNov 2021 : 93% positive93NovJul 2023 : 100% positive100Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.95€2.62€4.30€5.98€7.66€1.72

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 11, 2026 · All-time low: €1.72 (Aug 11, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

14,3 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics win over the crowd with 127 positive mentions out of 141 regarding gameplay.
  • The retro aesthetic hits the right nostalgic note, drawing 33 positive mentions out of 34 for graphics.
  • The soundtrack sets the mood effectively, scoring 29 positive mentions out of 32 for audio.
  • Story elements deliver for fans of the universe with 9 positive mentions out of 9.

Weaknesses

  • Content pacing leaves some wanting more, resulting in 8 negative and 9 mixed mentions out of 43 total.
  • Interface navigation frustrates a few users, showing 3 negative mentions out of 3 for UI.

Who is it for?

Retro puzzle enthusiasts and fans of tight, grid-based sokoban challenges who want a quick nostalgic fix will find plenty to love here.

Is DUSK '82: ULTIMATE EDITION worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 445 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics win over the crowd. Current price: 6,89€.

Verdict

DUSK '82: ULTIMATE EDITION successfully condenses fast-paced tactical thinking into a charmingly retro package. With 96 percent of players recommending it globally, it stands as a clever and memorable bite-sized prequel.

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