Drifter is a Action, Simulation, Early Access game from Celsius Game Studios with a 55% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Celsius Game Studios
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $11.99
- Review signal
- 55% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP1
Processor: x86 1.5 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256MB OpenGL 1.5 compatable
Storage: 1 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.6
Processor: x86-64 1.5 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256MB OpenGL 1.5 compatible
Storage: 1 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS or equivalent
Processor: x86 1.5 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256MB OpenGL 1.5 compatible
Storage: 1 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Drifter is worth a closer look if you want nautical, exploration, controller friendly, and emotional story.
Best for players who want nautical, emotional story, exploration, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
short-sessions
FitIt works when you want something easy to start and stop.
low-end-pc-friendly
FitIt is often described as friendly to weaker machines.
Steam review snapshots
It is [b]very controller friendly[/b], even in beta![B]Pros:[/B] – Ships and equipment are varied and detailed enough to facilitate custom load-outs that are actually meaningful for a particular niche…[B]Pros:[/B] – Ships and equipment are varied and detailed enough to facilitate custom load-outs that are actually meaningful for a particular niche…It is worth noting that the game is crashing for me with a stack overflow, here and there.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, simulation filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.