Games like The Drifter

Steam reviews

What players say

Players overwhelmingly praise the story, voice acting, pixel art and fair puzzles; the main complaints are a weaker, convoluted final stretch and some frustrating item-visibility design.

Most players recommend The Drifter and call it one of the best modern point-and-click adventures. Many players single out the tightly paced, twisty story and the voice acting, especially the narrator, and some praise the synthwave soundtrack and pixel art. Puzzles are a frequent highlight because they are logical and rarely rely on moon logic or pixel hunting. Some players say the game plays well with a controller, including on Steam Deck. Criticism focuses mostly on the later chapters, where some players find the sci-fi plot convoluted and the repeated death-and-reload loops excessive. Some players also dislike items that only become interactive when the game wants you to use them, and a few find the narration of actions distancing. Recent reviews are more mixed on the gameplay than the older helpful ones, with more reviewers finding some puzzles illogical.

Who it suits

Suits fans of classic point-and-click adventures and players who want a story-driven, modern take on the genre with strong voice acting.

Who should skip it

Players who want exploration-heavy adventures, complex puzzles or a consistently strong plot to the end should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with more hours tend to be more critical of the late story and repeated death loops, while newer players mostly praise the presentation and pacing.

Summarised by AI from 71 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.