Game overview
From Dust
Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous in this modern God-Game where Nature is the Star!
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About this game Read the full description
From Dust is the latest original game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, “Another World / Out of this World”.
Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous! You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution—a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers; and your mastery of the elements is your people’s only chance of survival...
Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous! You control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution—a universe where mighty Nature reclaims what is hers; and your mastery of the elements is your people’s only chance of survival...
Key Features:
- Ground-Breaking Technology
Play in the sandbox of one of the most advanced real-time nature simulations, where everything you see and interact with evolves dynamically, offering a constantly renewed experience.
- Unique Art Direction
Discover a large variety of environments: Tropical islands, volcanic landscapes, deserts and so much more…
- Rich Story Mode
Explore 13 breathtaking territories of emergent gameplay. Master the natural forces at play on a mysterious archipelago and help a primitive tribe to recover the lost powers of their ancestors.
- Confront Mighty Nature
Protect your tribe against Nature’s most devastating attacks. Face down tsunamis, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanoes, torrential rains…
- Master Godlike Powers
Control the forces of nature to sculpt the world in your image. Hold back lava, stop raging waters, empty lakes, grow forests and raise mountains!
- Live Up to the Challenge
Race against the clock on 30 additional maps in Challenge Mode. Each scenario is a puzzle-like challenge where time is of the essence...
- Online leaderboards
Compare your Challenge Mode scores with the community on worldwide leaderboards.
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Windows
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP (SP3) / Windows Vista (SP2)
- Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 2.3 GHz AMD Athlon64 X2 4400+
- Memory: 1.5 GB (Windows XP) / 2 GB (Windows Vista)
- Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c-compliant card with Shader Model 3.0 or higher (*see supported list)
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 4 GB
- Sound: DirectX 9.0-compliant sound card
- Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, optional controller
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI RADEON HD 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 series
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 / 9 / 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 series
Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game.
Crossfire or SLI-equipped systems may run the game but are not supported. It is recommended to use a single card while playing From Dust.
* This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT
originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP SP3 / Vista SP2
- Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 920 or 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 or better
- Memory: 3 GB DDR3
- Graphics: 512 MB Geforce 9 or Radeon HD 4000 (*see supported list)
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Hard Drive: 4 GB
- Sound: 5.1 sound card
- Peripherals: Keyboard, mouse, joystick optional (Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended)
*Supported Video Cards at Time of Release:
ATI RADEON HD 3000 / 4000 / 5000 / 6000 series
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 / 9 / 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 500 series
Laptop versions of these cards may work but are NOT supported. These chipsets are the only ones that will run this game.
Crossfire or SLI-equipped systems may run the game but are not supported. It is recommended to use a single card while playing From Dust.
* This product does not support Windows® 98/ME/2000/NT
originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- Ubisoft
- USK rating
- 6
- Metacritic
- 76
- Features
- Single-player
- Languages
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain
- Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- Support site ↗
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features
Can I Play This?
Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.
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macOS: unknown
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Valve compatibility test
The on-screen keyboard may need to be opened manually.
Launcher interaction may require manual input.
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (5)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | No |
| French | Yes | No | No |
| German | Yes | No | No |
| Italian | Yes | No | No |
| Spanish - Spain | Yes | No | No |
Third-party requirements shown by Steam
Requires 3rd-Party Account: Uplay (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
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Value Score
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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 61th percentile. Priced as Premium at $14.99.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is From Dust worth buying right now?
Wait — $14.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does From Dust go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is From Dust free to play?
From Dust costs $14.99 on Steam.
What genre is From Dust?
From Dust is a Adventure, Simulation game.
Who developed From Dust?
From Dust was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft.
What platforms does From Dust support?
Available on Steam for Windows.
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