Dustforce is a 2D side-scrolling platform game starring a team of
broomsweeping janitors. Players select one of the four available characters
and need to complete more than 50 levels. These are accessed from a central
hub that is further opened up through keys. Each door represents a new level.
Some of them have a level completion requirement before they can be accessed.
After each level the player is rated based on the completion rate (sweeping
all dust), finesse (holding on to a combo) and time. Often a key is received
for perfect levels. Global leaderboards are supported as well as local
multiplayer.

The gameplay is centered around sweeping dust. This is required to complete
levels, but at the same time players are encouraged to maintain a combo and
often complete levels without touching the ground. Dust and leaves are
scattered around in small patches on the ground, on walls and on ceilings, and
the player can move from one part to another through different types of moves.
These include single and double jumping, gliding, dashing, wall jumping, and
more. In earlier levels the player can move freely and make mistakes, but
later ones introduce spikes and other hazards that require perfect momentum
without landing. The levels include monsters that can be attacked and taken
out using different types of broom attacks, also often without touching the
ground.