A stranger, in need of a gun and a past, you interact with the people and explore the town.
Dust takes place over five days, split into morning, afternoon, and evening.
You have to accomplish certain things to make time pass. Your first night s goals include making some money and finding a place to stay. The lower portion of the screen is your interface. There is a map which shows the town layout and your location. Whatever inventory item is highlighted also appears on the interface.