The Drifter

97% positive of 4,785 Steam reviews

To finish: 8 h
To 100%: 9 h
Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam, GOG

Made by Powerhoof, Dave Lloyd. Published by Powerhoof.

About the game

A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.

Tagged by players

Noir
Time Manipulation
Investigation
Thriller
Modern
Point & Click
Supernatural
1990's
Conspiracy
Mystery
Sci-fi
Pixel Graphics

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The Drifter

97% positive of 4,785 Steam reviews

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To finish: 8 h
To 100%: 9 h
Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Verified
Platforms: Steam, GOG

Made by Powerhoof, Dave Lloyd. Published by Powerhoof.

About the game

Tagged by players

Noir
Time Manipulation
Investigation
Thriller
Modern
Point & Click
Supernatural
1990's
Conspiracy
Mystery
Sci-fi
Pixel Graphics

What players say

Recommended
Loved this game and brought me back to the adventure games of my youth (Sierra/LucasArts) but with an even harder edge. Voice acting is SUPERB. This game is my go-to rec for anyone looking for a modern interpretation of the classic point-and-click genre.
10 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Every other point-and-click released these days gets lauded as "the best adventure game since LucasArts/Sierra", but in the case of The Drifter, it really does hold its own against the classics from the golden age of adventure games, with the benefit of being able to learn from their mistakes. Despite its beautifully retro art style, there are plenty of modern improvements on the old formula. No dead ends, no moon…
8.8 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
This isn't an old school point & click, this is a walking simulator with tedious and repetitive puzzles which will leave you without any sense of accomplishment or satisfaction. Story is great, voice is great, and so are the graphics.
5.1 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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