What is Duskfade and what does the player do?
A released 3D action-platformer built around jump, dash, grapple, glide and slash, with a mechanical Cuckoo and a rescue goal.
Duskfade: A Love Letter to Classic 3D Action Platformers
Jump, swing and slash through a fantastic world as Zirian and his mechanical Cuckoo save his sister from the Clock Tower’s eternal night.
Released Aug 13, 20264 officially supported platformsReviewed 2026-08-16
Game definition
What Duskfade is
Duskfade is a released 3D action-platformer developed by Weird Beluga and published by Fireshine Games.
Quick answers
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When did it release, and where?
Duskfade launched on August 13, 2026 for Steam/Windows, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
How much does Duskfade cost on Steam?
Steam listed Duskfade at $29.99. A 20% launch discount reduced it to $23.99 through August 27, 2026.
Where can I download the Duskfade demo?
Official demo pages are available on Steam and Xbox. Check the current PlayStation and Nintendo stores for other demo versions.
What are Duskfade’s current review scores?
Metacritic 79 from 15 critics and 8.4 users, Steam Very Positive at 218, and PlayStation 4.57/5 at about 1.1K.
What is Duskfade’s age rating?
The Xbox Store lists Duskfade as Everyone 10+ with Fantasy Violence and Mild Blood.
How Duskfade plays
Official descriptions name jump, dash, grapple, glide and slash across platforming and combat, with a mechanical Cuckoo companion and a rescue objective.
Where you can play Duskfade
The confirmed versions are Steam/Windows, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. There is no announced Switch 1 or native Odin 3 version.
What may change
Prices, ratings and demo availability were checked on August 16, 2026. Open the linked store for current information.
How this guide is written
Game facts come from official stores and publisher pages. Reviews and player reports link to their original sources. We do not present community information as our own hands-on testing.
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GuideGameplay mechanicsHow Duskfade plays: jump, swing and slashGuideWalkthrough coverageDuskfade walkthrough: chapters, bosses and collectiblesGuideTrophies and achievementsDuskfade trophy and achievement guideGuideTime estimatesHow long to beat Duskfade: story and 100% timesGuideCritic comparisonsDuskfade review roundup and critic scores
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GuideDemo by platformDuskfade demo on Steam, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2GuideDemo save carryoverDoes Duskfade demo progress carry over?GuideSteam priceDuskfade price: $29.99 with launch discountGuideOfficial downloadsDownload Duskfade from official storesGuidePhysical editionDuskfade physical copy and retail edition status
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Duskfade is available on four confirmed platforms. Separate pages explain the current Switch 1 and Odin 3 status.
GuideSteam / WindowsDuskfade on Steam: price, requirements and reviewsGuidePlayStation 5Duskfade on PS5: release, price and store linkGuideXbox Series X|SDuskfade on Xbox: release, price and store linkGuideNintendo Switch 2Duskfade on Nintendo Switch 2: release and detailsGuideSwitch 1 versionIs Duskfade coming to Nintendo Switch 1?GuideOdin 3 compatibilityCan Duskfade run on the AYN Odin 3?
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Official media
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Official screenshots from Steam and trailers from the publisher Fireshine Games.
Duskfade | Launch TrailerFireshine Games · Official
Duskfade | Release Date TrailerFireshine Games · Official
Duskfade | Mix Summer Game ShowcaseFireshine Games · Official
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Official links and sources
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- Fireshine Games — official Duskfade page — source for developer/publisher identity, action-platforming mechanics, Cuckoo companion, rescue premise and released-game summary.
- Fireshine Games — official Duskfade page — official August 13, 2026 release date and platform announcement.
- Steam — official Duskfade store — source for the price, discount, review count and 25 achievements recorded on August 16.
- Xbox — official Duskfade Demo — official Duskfade demo page on Xbox.
- Steam — official Duskfade Demo app — source for official Steam demo page.
- Metacritic — Duskfade reviews — source for the 79 critic score, 15 critic reviews and 8.4 user score recorded on August 16.
- PlayStation Store — Duskfade — source for the 4.57/5 player rating recorded on August 16.
- Xbox Store — Duskfade — source for Everyone 10+ and listed content descriptors.
- Nintendo — Duskfade for Switch 2 — source for Switch 2 release/store identity.