Afterimage vs Dust: An Elysian Tail
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
Dust: An Elysian Tail
+12
rating points
More player ratings
Dust: An Elysian Tail
176 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Same
Genres
Same
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndiePlatformRole-playing (RPG)
Themes
ActionFantasy
Features
metroidvania
Key Differences
Features
Afterimage
side-scrollingfemale protagonist
Dust: An Elysian Tail
craftingover 100% completionsummer of arcade 2012avatar awardscolor blind assist
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Afterimage | Dust: An Elysian Tail |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2023 | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Rating | 67/100 (13 ratings) | 79/100 (176 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndiePlatformRole-playing (RPG) | AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upIndiePlatformRole-playing (RPG) |
| Themes | ActionFantasy | ActionFantasy |
| Features | metroidvaniaside-scrollingfemale protagonist | craftingmetroidvaniaover 100% completionsummer of arcade 2012avatar awardscolor blind assistcutscene pausegenocidepax 2009pax east 2010simon saysamnesiaattributescameo appearancedeer |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Afterimage and Dust: An Elysian Tail have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Platform.
Dust: An Elysian Tail stands out for crafting, over 100% completion, summer of arcade 2012.
Dust: An Elysian Tail has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.