Unofficial guide hub
Duskfade Guide Hub: Walkthrough, Collectibles & Boss Help
Everything you need for Duskfade: story order, 100% collectible routes, boss phases, upgrades and platinum trophies.
- 3D action-platformer
- Weird Beluga
- Fireshine Games
- Released 13 Aug 2026
203
Collectibles
25
Achievements
89%
Steam positive
17
Regions
What Is Duskfade?
Duskfade is a 3D action-platformer from Weird Beluga, published by Fireshine Games. You play as Zirian, a clockmaker’s apprentice trying to restore the fabric of time after the Clock Tower drags the world into eternal night.
Story: Zirian, Cuckoo, and the Clock Tower
Zirian and the mechanical Cuckoo climb a fantastic clockwork world — Tick Town, Clockwork Academy, Clockmaker’s Rest, and finally The Tower — to rescue Zirian’s sister and confront the Master Clockmakers’ secret.
Release Date, Platforms, and Price
Duskfade released on 2026-08-13 across PC, consoles, and handheld. Check Steam or the console stores for the current price in your region.
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2
- PC (Steam)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch 2
Duskfade Demo
A Steam demo covers early Tick Town combat and platforming. Use it to test lock-on, perfect dodge, and the camera before you buy.
Reviews: Very Positive（89% / 180）
Steam users currently rate Duskfade as Very Positive. Read ourSwitch 2 Reviewfor a longer verdict on combat, camera, and completion time.
Duskfade Gameplay: 3D Action-Platforming Explained
Movement and combat share the same toolkit. You chain jumps, grapples and slashes through clock towers, then drop into boss fights that mix both.
Movement: Jump, Dash, Grapple, and Glide
- Jump
- Double jump
- Dash
- Air dash
- Grapple
- Glide
- Swing
- Roll
- Ledge grab
- Wall jump
Combat: Light Attacks, Heavy Attacks, and Special Attacks
Minutero, Zirian’s clock-hand blade, supports light/heavy combo strings and special attacks you can swap on the fly.
Perfect Dodge and the Lock-On System
Lock-on steadies the camera; a well-timed dodge (B) avoids damage, and RB can restore health after a perfect dodge.
Start Here: Beginner Guide and Controls
basics
Beginner Guide
Survive your first Tick Town hours in Duskfade: controls, movement, combat basics, and where to spend your first Upgrade Gears.
combat
Combat Guide
Duskfade combat explained: Minutero combos, special attacks, perfect dodge timing, lock-on, and how to read enemy patterns.
platforming
Platforming Guide
Duskfade movement guide covering double jump, air dash, wall jump, grappling hook, glide, and how to find hidden platform routes.
bosses
Boss Guide
Duskfade boss guide: the 25% health threshold system, platforming phases, perfect dodge windows, and region-by-region fight notes.
Full Walkthrough: Tick Town to The Tower
Follow the story in region order, then return for collectible cleanup. The full walkthrough covers bosses, missables and the ending.
All 203 Collectibles by Region
Every Coin, Echo, Music Box, Upgrade Gear and more. Start on the collectibles hub, then drop into a region page for the route.
Early Regions: Tick Town, Ezarus Forest, Scorched Grove
- Tick Town
- Ezarus Forest
- Scorched Grove
- Starstone Mines
- Mount Cinder
Mid Game: Clockwork Academy, Lantern Port, Celestial Kingdom
- Meridian Village
- Lantern Port
- Clockwork Academy
- Canal Hamlet
- Celestial Kingdom
Late Game: Deepthorne, Clockmaker’s Rest, Desert of the Last Memory
- Royal Highroads
- Auric Palace
- Deepthorne
- Stonetusk Canyon
- Clockmaker’s Rest
- Desert of the Last Memory
- The Tower
Boss Fights and Phase Thresholds
Each biome has two boss fights. Every 25% health chunk triggers a platforming challenge before the next combat phase. Boss Guide
Upgrade Gears, Crystals, and the Three Upgrade Trees
Upgrade Gears are worth more than ordinary pickups. Spend the first ones across the three trees, then hunt Clock Heart Pieces and Star Core Fragments to max health and Temporal Energy. Upgrade Gears
All 25 Achievements and Trophies
25 unlocks, including secrets like “No peeking!”, “Fall from the top of the Tower”, and Wally’s hiding spots. Use the platinum roadmap so you do not miss the one-off interactions. Achievements
Performance: Steam Deck and PC Requirements
Steam Deck Preset and FPS Settings
Dedicated preset, 30 FPS lock, 45 FPS on OLED, and a handheld battery test. Steam Deck Settings
Minimum and Recommended PC Specs
From a GTX 1050 Ti / RX 580 floor up to an RTX 2060 / RX 5700 recommend. System Requirements
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Duskfade FAQ
How many collectibles are in Duskfade?
There are 203 collectibles across 13 types, spread through every region from Tick Town to The Tower.
How many achievements does Duskfade have?
Duskfade has 25 Steam achievements (and matching trophies on PlayStation). Most of the completion time sits in collectible and secret achievements.
Is Duskfade on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Duskfade launched on PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Does Duskfade have a demo?
Yes. A Steam demo is available and is a good way to test combat, camera, and movement before buying.
Is Duskfade good on Steam Deck?
It is fully playable in handheld mode with a dedicated Steam Deck preset. Expect a 30 FPS lock on LCD and a 45 FPS cap on OLED, with some dips in combat and cutscenes.