Underplayed Gems

Drifting in Space (2020)

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Developer
Tobias Hendricks
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense and atmospheric arcade-style top-down shooter demanding precision as you escape a doomed galaxy.

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What players say

Players praise the drifting mechanic and ship variety but are split on control quality, with some calling controls fine and others calling them awful. The difficulty is steep and the game has a steep ramp, which many enjoy, though some feel balance is off. Long-time players say development was abandoned or deemed finished.

Screenshots

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