You can check out The Drifter with a new demo in this week's Steam Next Fest

A demo for the highly anticipated point and click thriller - The Drifter - is now available to download as part of Steam Next Fest - ahead of the game’s full launch on July 17 for Windows, macOS, SteamOS and Linux.



Developed by Australian indie duo Powerhoof, The Drifter is a classic 2D point and click adventure with the brake lines cut. It plunges players headfirst into a web of shadowy corporations, conspiracy, murder, and the thousand-year obsession of a madman.

A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced and pulpy, point 'n click thrill-ride.

The Next Fest demo features the game’s full first chapter, letting you experience its uniquely thrilling take on the adventure genre. Check out the awesome release date trailer below...

The Drifter - Key Features

A Pulp Adventure Thriller from the minds that brought you Peridium and Crawl.

An engrossing roller-coaster of a story - Drawing on King, Crichton and Carpenter, with a dash of 70s Aussie grindhouse.

Point 'n Click or Controller - Unique twin-stick controls make The Drifter as comfy to play on the couch as at your PC.

Bursting with raw crunchy pixel art and high-impact animation.

Professionally voice acted, with a brooding dark-synth cinematic score