Duet

Kumobius Developer

Kumobius Publisher

2015-08-03 Release

Action Indie SingleplayerTags

Game News Posts: 20

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support

Very Positive (405 reviews)

http://www.duetgame.com

Steam Store

The Game includes VR Support

Public Linux Depots:

Duet Linux64 [112.18 M]
Shared Linux64 Libraries [0 B]

Update for 2023-12-01

fixed bug where some Soliloquy levels were different when loaded a second time
added a "resend scores" option to the options > support menu
fixed a UI updating issue so the green triangle should show up correctly when you perfect a level

[ 2023-12-01 05:52:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet: 10 Years of Love

Thank you to everyone who's played and loved Duet over the last 10 years. Here's to 10 more years!

[ 2023-11-21 18:00:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

New Soliloquy Chapters

[previewyoutube=nmX0tSNebx4;full][/previewyoutube] Duet is 10 years old! Thank you to all our fans who purchased and fell in love with Duet over the last 10 years. To celebrate, we've created a new Soliloquy story available now! Soliloquy includes: - A completely new mechanic that will test your mind. - 30 new incredible stages & new narrative. - All-new music from composer Tim Shiel. - Jojo Petrina returns to voice this new narrative. There's also a new "Endless Soliloquy" challenge mode too.

[ 2023-10-18 23:08:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update for 2023-07-25

Thanks to everyone who participated in the beta. The build has now been set live for everyone. Changes

General changes
- continuance mode now available (no leaderboards or achievements yet)
- Added new accessability option in the "video" section: "epilogue: no wrapping".
Windows
- Now using ANGLE to render using DIrectX to avoid OpenGL bugs and stuttering.
MacOS
- Build is now 64-bit and signed. Should work on the latest version of macOS.
- Now using ANGLE to render using Metal.
- Known Issue - the game may ask for "Input Monitoring" permissions to play.
Linux/SteamOS/Steam Deck
- no major changes

If the new build causes issues, you can play the old one by following these steps:[olist]

Navigate to Duet in your Steam library.

Right-click or Control-click Duet and select Properties.

Navigate to the BETAS tab.

Select previous_good from the drop down.[/olist]

[ 2023-07-25 00:16:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet beta 2023

I've recently added a new beta build of Duet that has some changes to fix the stuttering on Windows 10/11 and some other changes. This is not a free beta, you can only access it if you have already purchased Duet on Steam.

Accessing the Beta

[olist]

Navigate to Duet in your Steam library.

Right-click or Control-click Duet and select Properties.

Navigate to the BETAS tab.

Select beta - Public Beta from the drop down.

Install Duet.[/olist]

Bugs and Feedback

Please post any bugs or feedback from the beta to the thread in the forums.

Changes

General changes
- continuance mode now available (no leaderboards or achievements yet)
Windows
- Now using ANGLE to render using DIrectX to avoid OpenGL bugs and stuttering.
MacOS
- Build is now 64-bit and signed. Should work on the latest version of macOS.
- Now using ANGLE to render using Metal.
- Known Issue - the game may ask for "Input Monitoring" permissions to play.
Linux/SteamOS/Steam Deck
- no major changes

[ 2023-07-06 06:42:24 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet now available on SteamOS, Mac and Linux!

Duet has been officially launched for Mac, Linuix and SteamOS. It is available for all current and future owners of Duet! And of course, progress is synced between platforms using Steam Cloud! ːredballː DUET ːblueballː

[ 2016-03-08 00:12:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet now available on SteamOS, Mac and Linux!

[ 2016-03-08 00:12:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet update for Mar 3, 2016

Fixes the following issues:

Crash on startup for some graphics cards.
Both daily and nightly challenges will count towards the Centurion achievement.

[ 2016-03-03 05:02:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet update for Mar 3, 2016

Fixes the following issues:

Crash on startup for some graphics cards.
Both daily and nightly challenges will count towards the Centurion achievement.

[ 2016-03-03 05:02:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Mac OS X and Linux Public Beta

Mac OS X and Linux versions of Duet will be launching soon, so today we're opening up the beta to the public! This is not a free beta, you can only access it if you have already purchased Duet on Steam.

How to Install

[olist]

Navigate to Duet in your Steam library.

Right-click or Control-click Duet and select Properties.

Navigate to the BETAS tab.

Select beta - Public Beta from the drop down.

Install Duet. [/olist]

Bugs and Feedback

Please post any bugs or feedback from the beta to the Mac OS X and Linux Beta discussion forums. ːredballː DUET ːblueballː

[ 2016-01-28 03:36:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Mac OS X and Linux Public Beta

How to Install

[olist]

Navigate to Duet in your Steam library.

Right-click or Control-click Duet and select Properties.

Navigate to the BETAS tab.

Select beta - Public Beta from the drop down.

Install Duet. [/olist]

Bugs and Feedback

Please post any bugs or feedback from the beta to the Mac OS X and Linux Beta discussion forums. :redball: DUET :blueball:

[ 2016-01-28 03:36:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet update for Jan 12, 2016

Fixes the following bugs:

Fixed crash affecting Integrated GPU users.
Removed openal32 dll which was causing crashes for some users.

[ 2016-01-12 03:46:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet update for Jan 12, 2016

Fixes the following bugs:

Fixed crash affecting Integrated GPU users.
Removed openal32 dll which was causing crashes for some users.

[ 2016-01-12 03:46:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet update for Aug 5, 2015

Small bug-fix update, fixes the following bugs:

Invert controls now only effects Tablet mode.
Fixed crash on exit for OBS users.

Also, there was a small problem with the trading cards which is now fixed. Trading Cards should now start dropping for all users.

[ 2015-08-06 05:00:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet update for Aug 5, 2015

Small bug-fix update, fixes the following bugs:

Invert controls now only effects Tablet mode.
Fixed crash on exit for OBS users.

Also, there was a small problem with the trading cards which is now fixed. Trading Cards should now start dropping for all users.

[ 2015-08-06 05:00:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet is Now Available!

August is here, and so is Duet! If you have any question or comments don't forget to visit us on the Steam Community forums, or you can message us on twitter @kumobius.

[ 2015-08-04 00:19:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet is Now Available!

August is here, and so is Duet! If you have any question or comments don't forget to visit us on the Steam Community forums, or you can message us on twitter @kumobius.

[ 2015-08-04 00:19:42 CET ] [ Original post ]

Now Available on Steam - Duet, 10% off!

Duet is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*

Elegant and minimal, Duet asks players simply to navigate two orbiting spheres past an increasingly complex maze of falling obstacles. As the difficulty increases, the tension mounts, and a peculiar narrative unfolds.

*Offer ends August 10 at 10AM Pacific Time

[ 2015-08-04 00:14:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet is Coming August 2015!

Hey everyone! Duet is (finally) coming to Steam in August 2015! (That's next month!) Good news: We've added support Steam Achievements, Leaderboards, Trading Cards and controller support. Duet for Steam includes 3 different story campaigns: "Story", "Epilogue" & "Encore". Plus, there are hardcore challenges, endless modes, daily challenges and a Speed Run mode for each campaign. The wait is nearly over!

[ 2015-07-02 07:56:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Duet is Coming August 2015!

[ 2015-07-02 07:56:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Your survival is dependent on protecting two vessels - they are devices in sync, a dance and song between two entities tethered together in symbiosis. Feel edge of your seat terror where the world around you becomes quiet and numb as all that matters is the game -- that is Duet.

Gameplay

With air tight controls and gameplay tuned to perfection, Duet provides the perfect balance between challenge and pure gaming satisfaction. Turn left and right to twist your vessels and avoid everything in your path. Remember: even that which begins simple can end complex.

Nine Story Chapters

Experience nine chapters of deceptive narrative and nerve-twisting gameplay. Replay any stage to perfect your movements and unlock over 50 achievements. This is a game that will test you.

Eight Epilogue Chapters

Explore a whole new narrative with all-new game mechanics in the Epilogue. Including over 40 stages, narrative and remix tracks, You will need a new state of mind to complete this experience.

Challenges, Encore, and more!

Still can’t get enough Duet?

Discover even more mind-bending challenges with the Encore Chapters.
Compete on the leaderboards in the Endless Mode, Epliogue Endless Mode and Encore Endless Mode.
Hone your reflexes with the Speed Run Mode.

Hypnotic Audio

An outstanding handcrafted soundtrack by Melbourne composer and Gotye multi-instrumentalist Tim Shiel. Eighteen unique and mesmerizingly beautiful compositions ensure an immersive experience for you at every step of your journey, complemented by full in-game vocal narration by Jojo Petrina.

About Kumobius

Selected for the Indie Showcase at PAX Aus and a finalist in both Game Design and Audio for the Freeplay Festival. This is another award-winning title from the team behind Time Surfer & Bean’s Quest. We call Duet a “Hex-like” in honour of Terry Cavanagh’s contribution to the medium of games and exploration of genres.

About Tim Shiel

Tim Shiel is a composer/producer based in Melbourne. Tim is known to some as Faux Pas, the moniker under which he released a steady stream of constantly shifting electronic music for many years. He is also known for his work as a broadcaster at Melbourne independent radio station 3RRR FM, and for his recent role as multi-instrumentalist in Gotye's live band.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: 64-bit Linux RequiredMemory: 1 GB RAMGraphics: IntegratedStorage: 200 MB available space
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated
Storage: 200 MB available space

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