Rank 01Why this
Also Noir and Investigation, like The Drifter.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Games like The Drifter
- 29 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked The Drifter also play
The closest matches to The Drifter: Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, The Séance of Blake Manor, Loco Motive, The Operator, and NORCO. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Noir and Supernatural, like The Drifter.
- $13.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03- $17.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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The Operator
Why this: Also Thriller and Investigation, like The Drifter.
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Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Noir and Thriller, like The Drifter.
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Enigma of Fear
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with The Drifter.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Drifter
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: Powerhoof, Dave Lloyd
- Price: $14.99−25%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 98% of 3,185 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 84
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Australian accents stand out in games
- Controller controls feel modern for the genre
- Pixel art breathes with frame by frame animation
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Chapter based story structure
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Reviewers mention these as similar to The Drifter
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Unforeseen Incidents
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Drifter.
BATTLETECH
Why this: Same immersive mood as The Drifter.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Drifter at current Steam store prices.
Dry Drowning
Why this: Also Noir and Thriller, like The Drifter.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Drifter.
Midnight Scenes: A Safe Place
Why this: Shares environmental interaction with The Drifter.
Subsurface Circular
Why this: Also Noir and Investigation, like The Drifter.
Black Mirror I
Why this: Also Supernatural and Thriller, like The Drifter.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Séance of Blake Manor
Why this: Also Noir and Supernatural, like The Drifter.
Loco Motive
Why this: Also Noir and Investigation, like The Drifter.
The Operator
Why this: Also Thriller and Investigation, like The Drifter.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
Why this: Also Noir and Thriller, like The Drifter.
About The Drifter
The closest matches to The Drifter: Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, The Séance of Blake Manor, Loco Motive, The Operator, and NORCO. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Drifter is your kind of game, the closest matches are Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, The Séance of Blake Manor and Loco Motive — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and immersive, and single out its chapter based story structure and controller friendly aiming. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Drifter is a 2025 indie adventure that blends noir storytelling with sci-fi twists. Players navigate a chapter-based narrative featuring linear but tightly designed puzzles, environmental interaction, and controller-friendly aiming. Voice-acting drives the dialogue-heavy experience, which reviewers note delivers story twists reminiscent of streaming series. The pixel art employs frame-by-frame animation that players describe as giving the visuals a living quality. Set in a modern noir setting, the investigation and thriller elements carry undertones of sci-fi and horror. The game costs $19.99 USD and is verified to run on Steam Deck. It holds a 98 percent positive rating from over 3100 Steam reviews and an 84 Metacritic score. Players highlight the Australian accents as standing out in games of this type.
About The Drifter: A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
Is The Drifter worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 3,185 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 95% positive across 84 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 25% off, now $14.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Australian accents stand out in games
- Controller controls feel modern for the genre
- Pixel art breathes with frame by frame animation
- Story twists feel like netflix series
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Too Straightforward, not really like a quest, more like a visual novel with the mild quest elements. Sound design is nice, story is okay, but still feel a bit disappointed because it was way too easy and straightforward.”
People who play it also play: Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, The Séance of Blake Manor, Loco Motive
Frequently asked about The Drifter
Can I run it?
Is The Drifter verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Drifter is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Drifter cost?
The Drifter is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Drifter?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Drifter are Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer, The Séance of Blake Manor, Loco Motive.
Who developed The Drifter?
The Drifter was developed by Powerhoof, Dave Lloyd and published by Powerhoof.