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The Drifter
Released On: Jul 17, 2025
84
8.3
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 40 Critic Reviews
84
80% Positive
32 Reviews
32 Reviews
20% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 40 Critic Reviews
84
80% Positive
32 Reviews
32 Reviews
20% Mixed
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Sep 16, 2025
Finding faults with The Drifter is as difficult as pixel hunting in classic point & click games, and therefore it naturally deserves the highest possible rating.
Jul 17, 2025
Belying its leisurely point-and-click gameplay, The Drifter is an incredible action-packed thrill ride with a riveting storyline that unfolds hard and fast.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 30 User Ratings
8.3
77% Positive
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
20% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
3% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 30 User Ratings
8.3
77% Positive
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
20% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
3% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
Jul 31, 2025
Probably the best point-and-click adventure since Grim Fandango in '98. It doesn't have the scope of those old games, but it's not meant to. It's also not a piddling 'episodic' adventure game where you just mash things together and wander through half a storyline. The narrative is full and rich and so much more expansive than the early game would let on. It's a real journey. It's point-and-click which achieves a high-paced rhythm through the use of a novel game mechanic which forces you to remain engaged and even on-edge without resorting to bogged down timing gimmicks or the addition of other other-genre-specific mechanics that other games have relied on in the past. The characters are full and endearing, amazingly voice-acted and painstakingly animated. The narrative is compelling and twisty. The art, music and dialog clearly labors of love and dedication. For a small team to put out something together of this magnitude and precision is worthy of nothing but the highest praise.
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PC Jul 23, 2025
From a lifetime fan of point-and-click adventure games -- this is one of the best I've ever played. It puts a new spin on a classic formula by adding the element of danger and time into certain scenes. Forces you to think quickly and adds a level of excitement. All the characters are voiced, the voice actors are great -- very funny at times but also very heartwarming or tragic. I laughed, I cried, I felt -- imagine that, in a modern video game. Support indie developers who aren't afraid to put real-life, mature situations into a game. Who don't treat their audience like babies or like fragile snowflakes. Life is tragic, life is sad, life is bittersweet. This game is "a real one", loved it.
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PC Jul 28, 2025
The Drifter's lovely art, excellent voice acting, and great writing make it a treat to play. It even has exciting gameplay, even if it can't escape all the foibles of the genre.
Jul 17, 2025
The Drifter is much more than a classic style adventure game. It is one of the best psychological thrillers of recent years. Giving us a powerful and intense narrative that never lets go, accompanied by a visual and sound style polished to perfection. And a plot twist that will make you throw your hands to your head.
Jul 30, 2025
Adventures can be so cool: The Drifter is an exciting pulp thriller with a great atmosphere.
Jul 28, 2025
The Drifter is a messy first attempt at the point-and-click genre from Powerhoof. The story can be frustrating at times, which can extend to the puzzles that leave you confused when returning after a long break. However, the story comes together beautifully, making the mess seem intentional and worth your time.
Dec 1, 2025
While The Drifter mostly succeeds as an immersive interactive novel, the experience, although solid and well paced, never quite evolves into something more than a moody two-evening adventure. What’s really a shame with Powerhoof’s creation is that while it’s a finely crafted point-and-click with great art direction and dark atmosphere, its shift from noir character drama and tense thriller to sprawling sci-fi conspiracy pulp is ultimately a disservice to the emotional potential of its arresting opening chapters.
Jul 26, 2025
I've never been a fan of point-and-click games, but this one captivated me completely. The audio-visual aspect is impeccable, the story and characters are very well written. The idea of a "fast-paced point-and-click" is extremely enjoyable here. The plot twists manage to keep you hooked throughout. The only disappointing thing was that the story didn't wrap up all its themes and ideas harmoniously. Highly recommended.
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PC Jul 21, 2025
who releases a pc game in 2025 without windowed fullscreen? this has been a requirement for most games to be enjoyed going back at least 10 years. even if it wasn't standard before that, it was a sign that the developer actually cares about their product. this is the most basic aspect of the game, i need it to have a consistent visual display that doesnt have a box around it and doesnt clip out and minimize every time i click on another app. i might come back to give this another chance, but when i find an issue this glaring this early into the game, i have a hard time investing myself. to any devs reading this: please think about the introductory experience of your game from the moment it launches. if the interface ****, nobody is going to play it.
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PC Summary 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 h...
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jul 17, 2025
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