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The Drifter vs GRUNND

The Drifter and GRUNND both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. GRUNND (2023) is 2 years older than The Drifter (2025). The Drifter scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than GRUNND (56.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose The Drifter

Choose The Drifter if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,185 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose GRUNND

Choose GRUNND if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. GRUNND launched in 2023.

Both The Drifter and GRUNND sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

The Drifter vs GRUNND — Steam metadata comparison
The Drifter — Steam game coverThe DrifterGRUNND — Steam game coverGRUNND
Released20252023
GenresIndie, AdventureIndie, Adventure, RPG
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price19.99 USD7.99 USD
Steam reviews97.7% positive (3,185 reviews)56.5% positive (23 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersPowerhoof, Dave LloydSEKTAHOUSE

Side by side

The Drifter vs GRUNND — FAQ

Should I play The Drifter or GRUNND first?
If you want chronology, GRUNND (2023) came out before The Drifter (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are The Drifter and GRUNND similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does The Drifter run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Drifter is rated Deck Verified by Valve. GRUNND doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
The Drifter vs GRUNND — Verdict (2026) · imho.run