Duet
Released Aug 2015
Elegant and minimal, Duet asks players simply to navigate two orbiting spheres past an increasingly complex maze of falling obstacles. As the difficulty increases, the tension mounts, and a peculiar narrative unfolds.
94% positive · 851 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
Duet launched on Steam on August 3, 2015, and has received a handful of major content additions over the years. The most significant post-launch update came on October 18, 2023, when Kumobius released the "Soliloquy" chapters to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary. This added 30 new stages, a brand-new mechanic, new music from composer Tim Shiel, and an Endless Soliloquy challenge mode. A follow-up bug fix patch was released on December 1, 2023, addressing issues with the Soliloquy content.
On November 21, 2023, the developer posted a heartfelt message celebrating 10 years of Duet, framing the anniversary update as a gift to fans — language consistent with a celebratory, capstone release rather than the start of a new ongoing content cycle. There have been no developer communications since December 1, 2023, no announced future content, and no unreleased DLC on the store listing. The store description reflects a complete, fully-featured game encompassing the Story, Epilogue, Encore, and Soliloquy campaigns alongside various challenge and endless modes.
Given the celebratory framing of the 2023 update, the absence of any roadmap or further announcements, and the lack of any sustained multi-year post-launch content cadence (the 2023 content was the first major addition since the original 2015 launch content), the game reads as a complete product.
Evidence
Developer released the 'Soliloquy' chapters as a 10th anniversary celebration — 30 new stages, a new mechanic, new music, and an Endless Soliloquy mode.
Developer posted a message celebrating 10 years of Duet, saying 'here's to 10 more years' — framing the anniversary as a milestone rather than a launchpad for ongoing content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Kumobius
Achievements
76
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Your survival is dependent on protecting two vessels - they are devices in sync, a dance and song between two entities tethered together in symbiosis. Feel edge of your seat terror where the world around you becomes quiet and numb as all that matters is the game -- that is Duet.
With air tight controls and gameplay tuned to perfection, Duet provides the perfect balance between challenge and pure gaming satisfaction. Turn left and right to twist your vessels and avoid everything in your path. Remember: even that which begins simple can end complex.
Experience nine chapters of deceptive narrative and nerve-twisting gameplay. Replay any stage to perfect your movements and unlock over 50 achievements. This is a game that will test you.
Explore a whole new narrative with all-new game mechanics in the Epilogue. Including over 40 stages, narrative and remix tracks, You will need a new state of mind to complete this experience.
Still can’t get enough Duet?
An outstanding handcrafted soundtrack by Melbourne composer and Gotye multi-instrumentalist Tim Shiel. Eighteen unique and mesmerizingly beautiful compositions ensure an immersive experience for you at every step of your journey, complemented by full in-game vocal narration by Jojo Petrina.
Selected for the Indie Showcase at PAX Aus and a finalist in both Game Design and Audio for the Freeplay Festival. This is another award-winning title from the team behind Time Surfer & Bean’s Quest. We call Duet a “Hex-like” in honour of Terry Cavanagh’s contribution to the medium of games and exploration of genres.
Tim Shiel is a composer/producer based in Melbourne. Tim is known to some as Faux Pas, the moniker under which he released a steady stream of constantly shifting electronic music for many years. He is also known for his work as a broadcaster at Melbourne independent radio station 3RRR FM, and for his recent role as multi-instrumentalist in Gotye's live band.
Gameplay
With air tight controls and gameplay tuned to perfection, Duet provides the perfect balance between challenge and pure gaming satisfaction. Turn left and right to twist your vessels and avoid everything in your path. Remember: even that which begins simple can end complex.
Nine Story Chapters
Experience nine chapters of deceptive narrative and nerve-twisting gameplay. Replay any stage to perfect your movements and unlock over 50 achievements. This is a game that will test you.
Eight Epilogue Chapters
Explore a whole new narrative with all-new game mechanics in the Epilogue. Including over 40 stages, narrative and remix tracks, You will need a new state of mind to complete this experience.
Challenges, Encore, and more!
Still can’t get enough Duet?
- Discover even more mind-bending challenges with the Encore Chapters.
- Compete on the leaderboards in the Endless Mode, Epliogue Endless Mode and Encore Endless Mode.
- Hone your reflexes with the Speed Run Mode.
Hypnotic Audio
An outstanding handcrafted soundtrack by Melbourne composer and Gotye multi-instrumentalist Tim Shiel. Eighteen unique and mesmerizingly beautiful compositions ensure an immersive experience for you at every step of your journey, complemented by full in-game vocal narration by Jojo Petrina.
About Kumobius
Selected for the Indie Showcase at PAX Aus and a finalist in both Game Design and Audio for the Freeplay Festival. This is another award-winning title from the team behind Time Surfer & Bean’s Quest. We call Duet a “Hex-like” in honour of Terry Cavanagh’s contribution to the medium of games and exploration of genres.
About Tim Shiel
Tim Shiel is a composer/producer based in Melbourne. Tim is known to some as Faux Pas, the moniker under which he released a steady stream of constantly shifting electronic music for many years. He is also known for his work as a broadcaster at Melbourne independent radio station 3RRR FM, and for his recent role as multi-instrumentalist in Gotye's live band.
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