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Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous in this modern God-Game where Nature is the Star!

From Dust is a god game, simulation and sandbox game developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft.
Released on August 17th 2011 is available only on Windows in 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 2,860 reviews of which 1,917 were positive and 943 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • 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

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
Ignore older reviews saying the game doesn't work or the ones that say it needs a workaround. Game works fine now with Ubisoft Connect. No extra steps needed past installing Ubisoft Connect and signing in. I got the game on a $3.74 sale. Used to play it on Xbox 360, had to get it for PC since I don't own an Xbox anymore.
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March 2025
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3012267225 The game works after following the above guide to bypass the Ubisoft launcher. I receive two errors for missing files after starting the game but it launches immediately after without issue. Still fun, glad I got to replay this.
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March 2025
I am not sure why the hate, but after the years still holds as a game that has zen like gameplay.
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Oct. 2024
Ever play in the sandbox as a kid? Ever build a sand structure and dump water around it to see how it flowed? Did you enjoy doing that? If so, you'll like this game.
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Sept. 2024
One of my favorite games. It's a shame everyone has such mixed feelings about it. You are a wandering tribe's elemental god, and the Earth is just a canvas upon which to carve landscapes, slow tidal waves, and stopper volcanoes. Without you, your precious and beloved worshippers will never make the journey through a chaotic primordial world. It is only by your forbearance that they may migrate and survive again, as their ancestors before them. I think it's sublime, like some sort of odd shamanistic out-of-body experience you had after some voodoo chief made you huff something from a wooden bowl. Immersing yourself will connect you with the very soul of Ancient Man's struggle. Think Sims but without any babies falling in the toilet or a grown upper middle class woman taking a dump on her living room rug. If you're too busy sperging out about Ubisoft and u-play, you're going to miss it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

From Dust is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

From Dust is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

From Dust received 1,917 positive votes out of a total of 2,860 achieving a rating of 6.55.
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From Dust was developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and published by Ubisoft.

From Dust is playable and fully supported on Windows.

From Dust is not playable on MacOS.

From Dust is not playable on Linux.

From Dust is a single-player game.

From Dust does not currently offer any DLC.

From Dust does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

From Dust does not support Steam Remote Play.

From Dust does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for From Dust.

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From Dust PEGI 12
6.6
1,917
943
Game modes
Online players
6
Developer
Ubisoft Montpellier
Publisher
Ubisoft
Release 17 Aug 2011
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