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The Gunk

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First release
Dec 16, 2021
Developer
Image & Form
Publisher
Thunderful
Genres
Adventure · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

The Gunk is an adventure game that stars Rani, one part of our duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they've hit the jackpot...

Also known as Dust.exe

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Storyline
The Gunk stars a duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They’ve come to gather alien plants and other valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… However, as they start uncovering the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they realize that they must save the planet from the curse of a corruptive gunk parasite – while desperately keeping themselves from getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust.Read more

The Gunk stars a duo of gritty space haulers, struggling to make a buck as they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They’ve come to gather alien plants and other valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot… However, as they start uncovering the dormant secrets of a shattered civilization, they realize that they must save the planet from the curse of a corruptive gunk parasite – while desperately keeping themselves from getting caught in a spiral of festering mistrust.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 16, 2021
Xbox One
Dec 16, 2021
Xbox Series X|S
Dec 16, 2021
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
5h
Main + Extras
5h
Completionist
8h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
female protagonist, black protagonist, previously on - prime gaming

At a Glance

Critic Score
66
Main Story (IGDB)
5h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
5h
Completionist (IGDB)
8h
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Overview

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 4,822 reviews in all languages, recorded 18 October 2026

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