Drifter (2014)

Developer: Celsius Game Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
Rating: 2.7 of 5, 206 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

You drift through a vast, procedurally generated galaxy, making your own way as a space trader or miner with a chill, atmospheric soundtrack.

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What players say

Players are split on Drifter: some enjoy the simple 2D space trading and mining, praising its controller support and huge galaxy, while many more call it abandoned early access that barely changed since a 2012 Kickstarter. The travel is painfully slow with long jump drive cooldowns, and there are no factions or consequences for blowing up ships near stations.

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