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Dustline

Survive the wasteland in this turn-based post-apocalyptic RPG. Battle mutants, scavenge resources, and upgrade your arsenal as you journey to the mysterious Radio Tower. Strategic combat, weapon progression, and deadly choices await.

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May 4, 2026
89 days ago
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About the Game

The Radio Tower broadcasts. No one knows why.

You're a lone wanderer in the Dustline—a scorched wasteland where civilization died and nightmares walk. Every ruined highway, toxic marsh, and dead city holds danger... and opportunity. Your goal: survive the journey to the mysterious Radio Tower and silence the signal that echoes across the wastes.

But survival won't be easy.

🔫 STRATEGIC TURN-BASED COMBAT Face off against 10 unique enemy types—from desperate Scavengers to the terrifying Signal Warden boss. Every fight is a calculated risk:

• Attack, flee, or use consumables—choose wisely

• 15% critical hit chance can turn the tide

• Armor degrades after every battle—manage your defense carefully

• Grenades, stimpacks, and ammo packs offer tactical advantages

⚔️ PROGRESSION THAT MATTERS

• 7 Weapon Tiers: Start with a Rusty Pistol, end with a Gauss Cannon

• Dynamic Leveling: Each level increases HP, damage, and unlocks new areas

• Persistent Shops: Stock is limited—spend your caps wisely

• Difficulty Scaling: Enemies grow stronger as you level, keeping combat challenging

🗺️ 9 HOSTILE WASTELANDS TO EXPLORE Travel from the Trader Camp to the Scorched Factory, each location offering:

• Random encounters with enemies, loot, or story events

• Unique enemy pools and escalating danger

• Environmental storytelling through localized random events

• High-risk, high-reward boss location

🎲 SURVIVAL IS ABOUT CHOICES

• Flee from fights—but risk taking damage on failure

• Use healing items mid-combat or save them for later

• Balance spending caps on gear vs. saving for essential upgrades

• Explore aggressively or play it safe—every decision has consequences

🏆 ACHIEVEMENTS & REPLAYABILITY

• 8 Steam Achievements tracking your journey

• 3 Difficulty Modes: Easy, Normal, Hard (affects enemy damage, XP curves, and rewards)

• Freeplay Mode: Beat the boss, then keep exploring and hunting

💾 SAVE ANYWHERE Full save/load system—take breaks without fear

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The wasteland doesn't forgive mistakes. Will you reach the Radio Tower, or become another corpse in the dust?