Mick Carter's been drifting a while now- moving from job to job, never staying one place long. Jumping a box-car to his old home town, he witnesses a violent murder, is pursued by hi-tech soldiers, thrown in a reservoir and drowned.
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 killing he witnessed, tormented by his own past, and haunted by the feeling that something followed him back from the other side...
Follow Mick as he's sucked headfirst into a lunatic web of shadowy corporations, murder, and the thousand-year obsession of a madman.
The Drifter is our take on a classic 2d point and click adventure, with the brake-lines cut. The focus is on fast-paced storytelling, with puzzle-solving being the glue that ties it together. Mick's a practical guy, and so puzzles are down-to-earth too, designed to be unobtrusive, and give an investigative feel.
We're keeping the pacing quick and lean, you'll never be wandering around lost or confused- Mick is propelled through the story at a good clip, from one situation to another, with barely a moment to catch his breath. One minute you'll be crafting a Molotov cocktail from a bottle of over-proof rum, the next interrogating a crooked neurosurgeon before swinging from a high-rise window by a fraying extension lead.
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Posted on: October 5, 2025
GN101
Verified ownerGames: 14 Reviews: 1
Great point and click!
This adventure game oozes a tense atmosphere and kept me compelled with its twists and turns.
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Posted on: October 7, 2025
rperleques
Verified ownerGames: 235 Reviews: 3
Action packed point and click
Great point and click game. Never gets a dull moment. The only downsides for me are: - Cut to black cutscenes - Monochrome inventory - Puzzles are too easy (or maybe i've been playing too many point and click games) This one goes to the list of favorite point and click games.
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Posted on: October 21, 2025
elsinore84
Verified ownerGames: 153 Reviews: 3
Excellent modern adventure game
I'm not a big fan of pixel art or adventure games, but this game pulled me in with its style and mood, and I was not disappointed. Firstly, the pixel art. I don't have much nostalgia for pixel art, even though I grew up with PC games in the 90s. Most pixel art games would be more aesthetically pleasing to me in higher res, and this game is no exception. But, the art is top notch with very effective lighting effects and killer animation and sound effects. I played my share of adventure games in the 90s and used to think I had nostalgia for them, but eventually realized I really didn't; they were just what was big back then. They were often full of nonsensical puzzles that would waste hours of time frustrating me. The Drifter has learned from those old games and made the genre much more enjoyable. Puzzles make sense, are not overly complicated, and fit naturally into the narrative. I really appreciated how objects would cease to be interactive when no longer useful, instead giving hover-over text to let you know not to waste your time worrying about it any more. Key story points are available in the top bar, so if you step away from the game for a while you don't feel lost when you pick it back up again. Chapters give a nice sense of progression and make the story more cinematic. Speaking of story, it is very good. I won't give spoilers, but the game mechanics tie into the story very nicely, in a way I've never seen before. The voice acting is second to none, and did as much as the animation to make up for the pixel art. I loved the Aussie accents. The lead character is a joy to listen to, and all the supporting characters are excellently voiced as well. If I could give half stars I'd rate this at 4.5/5, and that half point is only because it's pixel art. If you like pixel art, it's a 5/5 :-) Excellent game that raises the bar for the genre. I'll be watching closely for this studio's next release!
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Posted on: July 24, 2025
CyanShock
Verified ownerGames: 261 Reviews: 2
A Thriller Masterpiece
I played the demo for the game several weeks before the full release and I knew it was going to be epic. I haven't finished the game yet but I just finsed the 3th chapter and it's already been a wild ride and far exceeding my expectations. The puzzles so far have been great, all quite logical but not too easy. And as much as I love puzzles in an adventure game I have to say the winner here for me is the writing and the voice acting. Again, haven't finished the game yet but from what I've seen so far I would highly recomend it.
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Posted on: July 20, 2025
gulbaek
Verified ownerGames: 447 Reviews: 1
Well-crafted, story-driven adventure
A well-crafted, story-driven point-and-click adventure with retro graphics fused with modern gameplay. It’s a respectful nod to classic games, yet feels fresh and refined. ⌛ Completion time: roughly 10 hours — a fitting length that keeps the pace steady without overstaying its welcome. If you enjoy narrative depth, pixel art, and clean mechanics, this one’s worth exploring.
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