Hyper Light Drifter (2016)
- Developer
- Heart Machine
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 18,936 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A fast, punishing action RPG with lush pixel art and a melancholic, lonely atmosphere as you explore a hostile, beautiful world.
atmosphericdifficultexploration focusedfast pacedlush pixel artmelancholicaction orientedtop down
What players say
Players praise the art, music, and atmosphere, calling the pixel visuals and soundtrack standouts. Combat is tight but can be punishingly hard with short invincibility frames, and the story is told without words, leaving many to interpret its themes of mortality. The game is short, around 8-12 hours, and rewards thorough exploration.
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