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Explore a lost and abandoned temple and find what secrets lie within. Rift Drifter is a 2D action-adventure platformer, with Metroidvania and RPG elements, a rich story, and a hint of souls-like combat.

2021ActionIndieAdventureEarly Access5.99 USDWindowsby Žygimantas Kadiša, Danielius Rugienius
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Frequently asked about Rift Drifter

How much does Rift Drifter cost?
Rift Drifter is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Rift Drifter have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Rift Drifter supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op).
What games are most similar to Rift Drifter?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rift Drifter are Luminite Era: Expedition, Salt and Sacrifice, Blasphemous 2.
Who developed Rift Drifter?
Rift Drifter was developed by Žygimantas Kadiša, Danielius Rugienius and published by Žygimantas Kadiša, Danielius Rugienius.

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