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Welcome to Dustown

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49%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
49% User Score Based on 208 reviews

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Welcome to Dustown is a single player and multiplayer survival shooter game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Onze 8 Degrés and was released on April 12, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't die Game features : 2-4 player co-op Local voice chat [In-game camera Scary enemies Hours of fun

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49%Audience ScoreBased on 208 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and atmospheric horror experience with a creepy setting and challenging bosses that create tension and excitement.
  • Voice chat and mic quality are praised for clear and entertaining communication, enhancing multiplayer gameplay.
  • Visual style and sound design contribute well to the unsettling atmosphere, providing an immersive experience despite some graphical shortcomings.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization, causing frequent crashes, lag, and excessive GPU usage even on modern hardware.
  • Gameplay is hampered by confusing controls such as the default forward key being Q, which resets often, plus buggy mechanics and unclear objectives.
  • Content is limited with repetitive gameplay loops, few maps or enemy types, and various glitches including broken animations and unusable interactive elements.

  • graphics

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 22% negative mentions

    The graphics receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing poor optimization, pixelation, harsh lighting, and an overall unpleasant visual experience that can cause discomfort. However, some players appreciate the game's distinctive style and atmosphere, praising its fitting and immersive visuals despite their lower quality. Overall, while graphics detract from gameplay for some, others enjoy the stylistic choices that contribute to the game’s mood.

    • “On top of that, the visuals have a great style that fits the atmosphere of the game really well.”
    • “The graphics are great, the gameplay needs some polishing but works very well and the cornfield so cool!”
    • “Love the graphics and the atmosphere”
    • “Although while playing I felt the optimization is insanely poor; the graphics make it unplayable on high or low resolution.”
    • “Graphics are so bad even with good specs; it's too dark that you can't see anything and you need to increase your gamma to see.”
    • “The game starts as a fun scary horror game but then there's not that much content, kinda boring. Also, the graphics hurt my head; my friends all agreed the graphics suck.”

  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 28% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally smooth and intuitive with responsive controls and some creative mechanics, though it can feel repetitive and underdeveloped at times. While it offers enjoyable cooperative experiences and suspenseful moments, certain features feel unfinished or ineffective, detracting from long-term engagement. Overall, it’s a promising but somewhat rough experience that could benefit from further polish.

    • “The controls are responsive and easy to pick up, making the gameplay feel smooth and intuitive.”
    • “This ingenious mechanic transforms even the simplest journey across the field into an undertaking of profound suspense.”
    • “The graphics are great, the gameplay needs some polishing but works very well and the cornfield is so cool!”
    • “Even basic mechanics fail to work properly half the time.”
    • “With friends I can't imagine it's horrible for a short bit of entertainment, but once you understand the gameplay loop it very quickly gets old.”
    • “Also there's a timer, I don't know what it does but unlike in Lethal Company where the enemies get more aggressive the later it gets, it doesn't change anything gameplay-wise and seemingly exists as just a means to annoy the player with false suspense.”

  • stability

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with the monster AI getting stuck and animations running poorly. Controls are described as weird and keybinds unintuitive, contributing to a generally buggy and unfinished feel. However, stability issues are somewhat mitigated by alternative communication methods and the game's unique concept.

    • “This is one huge slop of a game. The monster that chases you is so buggy, it will randomly get stuck and just jingle some cowbell in your face. The animation is either very bad or bugged out, running at 3 fps, making it look like the monster is having a stroke mid-swing trying to kill you.”
    • “Unfinished super buggy product.”
    • “Ok, first of all, I am not going to ignore how rushed and buggy this game can be, but you have to acknowledge the amazing idea for a game.”

  • optimization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized for poor performance, including constant frame drops, stuttering, and crashes, making it nearly unplayable on both high and low settings. Without significant updates, it is considered not worth playing due to these severe technical issues.

    • “Although while playing I felt the optimization is insanely poor; the graphics make it unplayable on high or low resolution.”
    • “Not so optimized.”
    • “From the moment you launch it, you can tell it’s poorly optimized — constant frame drops, stuttering, and random crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
    • “Unless it gets massive updates and optimization, it’s not worth your time or money.”
    • “Terrible game with terrible performance issues.”

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game excels in creating a sustained atmosphere of dread through masterful restraint and a fitting visual style, avoiding cheap shocks in favor of true suspense. Its meticulously crafted ambiance delivers effective thrills and chills, making it especially appealing to fans of cooperative horror experiences.

    • “Rather than relying solely upon vulgar shocks, the game cultivates an atmosphere of sustained dread.”
    • “In an age wherein many horror games mistake noise for fear and spectacle for atmosphere, this title distinguishes itself through masterful restraint and meticulous craftsmanship.”
    • “Welcome to Dustown might not be the most polished horror game on the market, but it brings enough thrills and chills to be worth checking out for fans of cooperative gameplay and terrifying atmospheres.”

  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is praised for its funny sound effects and amusing in-game moments, especially when playing with friends. Players find the mix of comedic mishaps and scary elements entertaining, though they suggest adding more humorous content and features for greater fun.

    • “11/10 if you press C it makes a funny noise.”
    • “Landmines blowing our friends up in the dark or getting stuck in a bear trap while a creature is chasing us was really funny.”
    • “This game is fun when you're playing with friends and is also scary when running through the field and collecting items. It could use some updates like more slots, a weapon, a new monster, some features, and some funny things to put in the hotel.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story creates an immersive and nostalgic atmosphere that engages players, but many feel it could be enhanced with additional narrative content and more missions to provide deeper context and extend gameplay.

    • “When I loaded into the map I was very scared as instantly it reminded me of the Roblox games based on this story.”
    • “Another thing that would be cool is if the computer had a few more story-related cases because it would add more context for the gamers who read and theorize.”
    • “Took two hours to beat the game, fun but needs more missions.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional experience of the game is intense and immersive, with highly detailed monsters that evoke fear and anxiety. Players report feeling genuinely scared to the point of physical reactions, making the game deeply impactful and memorable.

    • “Also, the monsters in this game are really scary, so detailed that they will chase microscopic organisms that players cannot see. It's a heart-touching detail that all 20 or so people who worked on this game somehow added. I can't put into words how profound an experience this was. I definitely recommend playing this game so players can experience this.”
    • “This game was so scary that I cried and was shaking.”
    • “I can't express how deeply emotional this game made me feel; the terrifying atmosphere and detailed creatures really stayed with me.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's music effectively enhances the atmosphere, particularly in the lobby where it contributes to a sense of anxiety and tension, complementing the jump scares and overall ambience.

    • “I like the ambience and the music; the feeling of anxiety is very present and I had quite a few jump scares.”
    • “Good things about this game: music in the lobby (sometimes).”
    • “The game of music.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is extensive and time-consuming, often taking several months to reach the end. However, this long grind culminates in a rewarding and satisfying sense of achievement upon completion.

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Welcome to Dustown is a survival shooter game with horror and mystery themes. Common tags for Welcome to Dustown include free to play, first-person, indie, psychological, exploration and others.

Welcome to Dustown is available on PC and Windows.

Welcome to Dustown was released on April 12, 2025.

Welcome to Dustown was developed by Onze 8 Degrés.

Welcome to Dustown has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Welcome to Dustown for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Welcome to Dustown is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Escape the Backrooms, Sign of Silence, Unplagued, PANICORE, Surrounded and others.