I never thought I would enjoy a command line style game. I was very surprised. Nearly a decade after release I still occasionally make a run and it is still very fun.
Duskers
$19.99
- Release Date:
- May 18, 2016
- Metacritic:
- 83
- Developer:
- Misfits Attic
- Publisher:
- Misfits Attic
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
In Duskers you pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard.

You are a drone operator, surrounded by old gritty tech that acts as your only eyes and ears to the outside world. What you hear comes through a remote microphone. What you see is how each drone sees the world. Motion sensors tell you something's out there, but not what. And when you issue commands, you do it through a command line interface.

You have to earn everything in Duskers, scavenging drone upgrades, drones, and even ship upgrades. But dangerous creatures lurk in these derelict ships, and weapons are rare, so you may need to think of a clever way to explore a military outpost using only a motion sensor and a lure.
But even if you find a way, the sensor that you rely on may break down, or you may run out of lures, even your drone's camera feed can start to fail. A favorite strategy can't be exploited for long, so you'll have to continually adapt.

Duskers is set in a procedurally generated Universe, and when you die you lose everything. You not only need to worry about what hazards lay waiting for you in the derelicts, but also running out of fuel, or parts to modify your drones and ship.
You are alone, isolated in the dark reaches of space. Only by sifting through what ship logs remain un-corrupted can you piece together what happened.
Features
- Use a Command Line Interface to control drones & ship systems
- Explore procedurally generated derelict ships and universe
- Upgrade and modify drones with the salvage you find
- Discover ship logs and piece together what happened
You are a drone operator, surrounded by old gritty tech that acts as your only eyes and ears to the outside world. What you hear comes through a remote microphone. What you see is how each drone sees the world. Motion sensors tell you something's out there, but not what. And when you issue commands, you do it through a command line interface.
You have to earn everything in Duskers, scavenging drone upgrades, drones, and even ship upgrades. But dangerous creatures lurk in these derelict ships, and weapons are rare, so you may need to think of a clever way to explore a military outpost using only a motion sensor and a lure.
But even if you find a way, the sensor that you rely on may break down, or you may run out of lures, even your drone's camera feed can start to fail. A favorite strategy can't be exploited for long, so you'll have to continually adapt.
Duskers is set in a procedurally generated Universe, and when you die you lose everything. You not only need to worry about what hazards lay waiting for you in the derelicts, but also running out of fuel, or parts to modify your drones and ship.
You are alone, isolated in the dark reaches of space. Only by sifting through what ship logs remain un-corrupted can you piece together what happened.
Features
- Use a Command Line Interface to control drones & ship systems
- Explore procedurally generated derelict ships and universe
- Upgrade and modify drones with the salvage you find
- Discover ship logs and piece together what happened
About Us
We previously made A Virus Named TOM and then were fortunate enough to get Indie Fund to help us fund Duskers. More about us HEREScreenshots
User Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
5 user reviews
100%
Positive
User #032763
english
42 hrs at review
User #444666
english
9 hrs at review
Enjoyed and would recommend, especially after recent updates that fixed a number of outstanding issues.
User #205262
english
26 hrs at review
Microsoft minesweeper, but with extra steps and a cool UI. 10/10
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows XP+
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support.
- Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 200 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Duskers cost?
Duskers costs $19.99.
What are the system requirements for Duskers?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows XP+ Processor: SSE2 instruction set support. Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 200 MB available space
What platforms is Duskers available on?
Duskers is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Duskers worth buying?
Duskers has 100% positive reviews from 5 players. Metacritic score: 83/100.
When was Duskers released?
Duskers was released on May 18, 2016.
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