Powerhoof

The Drifter

The Drifter is a point-and-click adventure in the classic style. Taking cues from the second wave of the genre, there's an emphasis on story, with puzzle-solving being the glue that ties it together rather than the focus. Mick's a pretty practical guy, and so puzzles are down-to-earth, designed to be unobtrusive and give an investigative feel. The pacing is quick and lean, and you'll never be wandering around lost for long periods. Mick is propelled through the story at a good clip from one situation to another, with barely a moment to catch his breath.

Released: 17 July 2025
Developer: Powerhoof
Publisher: Powerhoof
Engine: Unity
Perspective: Side view
Age rating: PEGI 16 · ESRB M
Controller: Full controller support
Metacritic: 84/100
Steam recommendations: 4,567
Platforms: Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Point-and-click · Puzzle · Adventure · Indie

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Player rating: 83
Critic rating: 14
Ratings counted: 97.6%
Steam reviews: 18
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The Drifter

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Crossplay System requirements 4 GB RAM Download size 4.0 GB Steam Deck Verified

The Drifter

The story

Mick Carter's been drifting a while now - never staying one place long, moving from job to job. Forced to return to his old home town, he witnesses a violent murder, is pursued by mysterious armed men, and killed. And that's just the start of Mick's problems. His consciousness ripped away, thrust back into his own body seconds before his death... Framed for the murder he witnessed, tormented by his own past, and haunted by a feeling that something followed him back from the other side... Follow Mick as he's sucked headfirst into a mad web of shadowy corporations, murder, and the thousand year obsession of a madman.

The Drifter

How long to beat

Main story: 8 h
Main + extras: 9 h
Completionist: 9 h

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Platforms

Game modes

Single player

Themes

Science fiction
Mystery

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Trailer

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Reviews and languages

97.6% of 4,721 Steam reviews are positive. Valve labels that “Overwhelmingly Positive”.

6 languages in the interface, 1 of them with full voice acting. English is supported, with full voice acting.

Publisher's content notice

The Drifter contains horror themes, pixelated violence and blood, frequent strong language, and mature themes such as homelessness and references to drug and alcohol abuse.

The Drifter