Dex
Explore, fight, talk and hack your way through a rich cyberpunk world in this 2D action-RPG! Wanted dead by a mysterious and far-reaching organization, you will traverse the futuristic city of Harbor Prime and make unexpected allies on your quest to bring down the system! In this cyberpunk adventure inspired by Blade Runner and Neuromancer, you are free to choose your playstyle: will you be a silent assassin, a hacker, a diplomat or a straightforward gunfighter? Designed as a throwback to earlier 2D platforming and action games combined with modern RPG elements, Dex offers real-time combat, a mature storyline and interactive dialogues. Customize your character’s skills, equipment and even augmentations – implants which grant you superhuman abilities and open up new paths within the game’s open world.
Game Discussion
Steam User 7
DEX is easily the best 2D cyberpunk experience I’ve! ever!! had!!! The story flows seamlessly and never feels dull, side quests are meaningful and have well-written narratives. The atmosphere is incredibly immersive with stunning visuals and detailed environments that perfectly capture the cyberpunk spirit and the game’s large, carefully designed world is a JOY to explore!!! One of those rare games that will stay with me for a long time!!
Steam User 5
Personally I would describe Dex as chill and fun. It's not the best game out there but I enjoy it, and I find myself coming back to replay it once every few years perhaps. It has its flaws sure but I think people get too caught up in the idea that games should be 'perfect'.
Regardless of any balance issues or glitches I think this is an interesting game with good world building that would be worth checking out for people who like cyberpunk style games. Besides, its not exactly long and if you don't feel like it after a bit Steam refunds are valid within 2 hours of play time.
Steam User 3
Found this game by luck as I wanted to get something similiar to REPLACED (coming in March) I was not disapointed at all. Great game and music :)
Steam User 2
This 2d cyberpunk game is definitely underrated, the world is beautifully crafted with detailed pixelated backgrounds, it has a very intriguing story about how mega corporations want to use AI and technology for evolution and shows the dark and ugly sides of mankind in its use, side missions are also well written and the entire game is voice acted which caught me by surprise.
You have a lot of augmentations that can be bought and used in combat or outside of it, the game has a simple combat where you block, dodge and attack, gunplay doesn't feel as good and you also have hacking minigames. If you enjoyed Cyberpunk 2077 and want something 2d then this game is for you.
Steam User 2
A bit bland overall, and the control system isn't that great; however, the story is good, the hacking is good, and the aesthetics are nice. 7/10
Steam User 2
A very atmospheric game, with gorgeous art (especially the environments) and a fun story. Loved the voice acting, as well!
Steam User 3
Dex is not a great game, the combat especially is pretty bad, but it depicts a very good-looking, well realized, well written, well-acted game world that walks you through a familiar story in an interesting way. I wouldn’t put it in any Game of the Year lists but, for the asking price, especially on sale, you could do a lot worse.
If you like cyberpunk stories, as I do, and if you’re looking for a shorter game to play after spending over 200 hours in a AAA juggernaut, as I did, this is a great choice.
Just remember to set your expectations accordingly.
I made a video review with some deeper thoughts, if you'd like to hear them: