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The Drifter

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Summary (source: IGDB)

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.

Metadata (source: IGDB)

Release date:
July 17, 2025
Developer:
Powerhoof
Publisher:
Powerhoof
Modes:
Single player
Themes:
Science fiction, Mystery
IGDB rating:
80 / 100 from 14 ratings
Total rating:
81 / 100
Popularity:
16
IGDB ID:
126870

LGBTQ+ characters

  • Pansexual — The Drifter has shown romantic interests in multiple characters, and was indicated to be pansexual by Bungie. Source

Storyline (source: IGDB)

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.

Screenshots (source: IGDB)

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The Drifter screenshot
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Imported Sep 19, 2026 · Last synced Sep 19, 2026 · IGDB record updated Sep 19, 2026