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The Drifter
GameValio recommendationMaybe
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
- Losing players
- Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
- Fan favorite (4,818 reviews)
Why “Maybe”
The ring is the score: filled up to 61 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.
- Skip This
- Wait for Sale
- Maybe
- Worth It
- Great Deal
Where to buy
2 stores · lowest price first
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace · Price set 14 days ago$17.99$19.99−10%Buy 
Steam Official store · Price set 13 days ago$19.99+$2.00Buy Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.
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Behind the recommendation
How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.
Value50/100
- $17.99: reasonable price
- 10% off: minor discount
- Near historical low ($15.99)
Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.
Price history
Now $17.99Lowest recorded $15.99Full price $19.99
Quality93/100
- 98% positive (4,818 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
- Metacritic 84/100: high marks from professional reviewers
- 4,818 reviews: solid data foundation
Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.
Steam review score 98% · Overwhelmingly PositivePositive 5kNegative 118
Popularity30/100
- Players down 27% in recent days
- 11 concurrent players: niche audience
Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.
Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 11Peak in period 44
Game details
- Developers
- Powerhoof, Dave Lloyd
- Publishers
- Powerhoof
- Release date
- July 17, 2025
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows, MacOs
- Achievements
- 18
- Steam recs
- 4,633
- Official website
- thedriftergame.com
- Supported languages
5 languages, 1 with full audioSee the list
English (audio) · German · French · Italian · Spanish - Spain
- Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support +10See the list
Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Custom Volume Controls · Mouse Only Option · #category_playable_at_your_own_pace · Playable without Timed Input · DualShock Controller Support · DualSense Controller Support · Save Anytime · Stereo Sound · Steam Cloud · Family Sharing
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Is The Drifter worth buying?
Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Where can I buy The Drifter cheapest?
The best current deal for The Drifter is on Kinguin for $17.99.
That's a 10% discount.
What type of game is The Drifter?
The Drifter is categorized as: Indie, Adventure.
What platforms is The Drifter available on?
The Drifter is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.
When was The Drifter released?
The Drifter was released on July 17, 2025.
How many people are playing The Drifter?
According to recent data, The Drifter has approximately 11 concurrent players yesterday.
Is The Drifter on sale right now?
The Drifter is currently 10% off on Kinguin for $17.99.
Who made The Drifter?
Developed by: Powerhoof, Dave Lloyd
Published by: Powerhoof
What are the best deals for The Drifter?
We're currently tracking 2 deals for The Drifter across different stores:
- Kinguin: $17.99 (-10%)
- Steam: $19.99
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