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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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.
Screenshots
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