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Guide a tribe across a shifting archipelago by moving earth and water to redirect disasters and reshape the land.
Released 17 Aug 2011
Reshape Living Terrain
Divert Tsunamis
Build Lava Barriers
Immerse yourself in a world as exotically beautiful as it is dangerous in this modern God-Game where Nature is the Star!
Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier · Published by Ubisoft







You act as a force guiding a primitive tribe across a mysterious archipelago, helping its people survive as they travel through varied environments and seek their ancestors’ lost powers.
Move and reshape earth and water to alter the landscape, create barriers, redirect flows, and open routes. Your changes affect how natural forces such as tsunamis, wildfires, and lava threaten the tribe.
The story campaign spans 13 territories, while 30 additional Challenge Mode maps offer timed, puzzle-like scenarios. Each level centers on responding to its terrain and hazards with the elements at hand.
Players who enjoy From Dust often praise its unusual hands-on approach to shaping terrain, the behavior of water and other elements, and the freedom to experiment with environmental puzzles. Some also value its distinctive atmosphere. Recurring criticisms include a short campaign and difficulty launching or accessing the game because of Ubisoft’s launcher and account requirements.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 76/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |