Dust & Neon
Released Feb 2023
Rain down hell on the robot army in DUST & NEON, an award-winning best-in-class post-apocalyptic shooter where twitchy-finger gunslingers are rewarded with fame and glory.
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Evaluation
Dust & Neon launched on February 16, 2023 and received a series of post-launch updates through mid-2023, adding new mission types (Bomb Defusal, Radio Beacon, Challenge Arena), a new laser weapon manufacturer, and assorted balance and bug-fix patches.
After a period of silence, the developer announced on February 28, 2026 that publishing rights had returned to David Marquardt Studios, with the studio describing it as a "fresh start" and saying they are "exploring what's next" for the game while actively soliciting community feedback. This was followed on March 19, 2026 by a second post confirming that the team had "started planning future updates" and wanted to "continue supporting [the game] for as long as possible." Both posts are clear statements of intent to deliver future content.
On April 2, 2026, the studio launched their new game, Cursed Blood, in Early Access — and their March 2026 post acknowledged that this project is absorbing most of the team's current bandwidth.
As of today, October 8, 2026, no update has shipped and no further communication has come from the developer since the April 2, 2026 Cursed Blood announcement — a silence of over six months. While the developer expressed genuine intent to update Dust & Neon, it is no longer possible to confirm that the planned updates are still on track. The combination of announced-but-unshipped content, the team's focus on a new Early Access title, and the extended silence makes the status of those updates uncertain.
Evidence
Developer confirms they have 'started planning future updates' for Dust & Neon and want to 'continue supporting for as long as possible,' while noting the team is currently focused on the upcoming Early Access launch of Cursed Blood.
Developer announces Dust & Neon has returned to their control, describes it as a 'fresh start,' and says they are 'exploring what's next,' asking for community feedback on desired features and improvements.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
David Marquardt Studios
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Death is just the beginning in Dust & Neon, an action-packed twin-stick roguelite shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Wild West overrun by villainy.
Play as the mysterious gunslinger as he embarks upon an epic quest filled with twitch-trigger precision gunplay, armies of menacing robots, and incredible boss fights. If at first you don’t succeed, try again with dozens of unlockable abilities, thousands of unique weapons, and game-changing performance boosts, all of which transform your hero into an unstoppable force.
Be warned: Dust & Neon isn’t easy. But if you’re up for a robust challenge designed to test your skills, you’ve found your game.
A seriously robust and challenging twin-stick roguelite shooter with visceral reload mechanics—pop each bullet into the chamber during the heat of battle. Best-in-class controls allow for twitch speed and precision gunplay, and a dynamic power-up boost system will have you mowing down mechanical menaces with non-stop action. Dive, slide and seamlessly take automatic cover as you reload and strategize your next move.
Choose your arsenal from an unlockable selection of nearly 2,000 wholly unique revolvers, shotguns and rifles. 1,600 unique tonics allow you to temporarily change or enhance your gunslinger’s abilities on the battlefield, crack open hundreds of loot boxes filled with money, weapons and upgrades. Upgrade your gunslinger with 24 unique skills that fundamentally change the way the game plays.
An action-packed 10-plus-hour campaign awaits for those daring enough to accept the challenge! Completionists will find many, many more hours of adventure at their disposal. Explore a huge, varied world with four unique regions, shoot it out against an impressive roster of robot enemies with unique strengths and weaknesses, and claim the bounties on a sinister cast of villains in epic boss fights.
Play as the mysterious gunslinger as he embarks upon an epic quest filled with twitch-trigger precision gunplay, armies of menacing robots, and incredible boss fights. If at first you don’t succeed, try again with dozens of unlockable abilities, thousands of unique weapons, and game-changing performance boosts, all of which transform your hero into an unstoppable force.
Be warned: Dust & Neon isn’t easy. But if you’re up for a robust challenge designed to test your skills, you’ve found your game.
A seriously robust and challenging twin-stick roguelite shooter with visceral reload mechanics—pop each bullet into the chamber during the heat of battle. Best-in-class controls allow for twitch speed and precision gunplay, and a dynamic power-up boost system will have you mowing down mechanical menaces with non-stop action. Dive, slide and seamlessly take automatic cover as you reload and strategize your next move.
Choose your arsenal from an unlockable selection of nearly 2,000 wholly unique revolvers, shotguns and rifles. 1,600 unique tonics allow you to temporarily change or enhance your gunslinger’s abilities on the battlefield, crack open hundreds of loot boxes filled with money, weapons and upgrades. Upgrade your gunslinger with 24 unique skills that fundamentally change the way the game plays.
An action-packed 10-plus-hour campaign awaits for those daring enough to accept the challenge! Completionists will find many, many more hours of adventure at their disposal. Explore a huge, varied world with four unique regions, shoot it out against an impressive roster of robot enemies with unique strengths and weaknesses, and claim the bounties on a sinister cast of villains in epic boss fights.
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Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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