Indie · 2016
Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter is a Kickstarter-funded 2D game with a high focus on resource-management and nostalgic vibes. It is the only game of its sort — no Hyper Light Drifter series exists. The title has been initially released for PCs, after half a year it has been ported to the consoles and in 2018 the Switch version…
Key facts
- Released
- 30 March 2016
- Genre
- Indie · Adventure · Action
- Length
- ≈ 8 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo · Mobile
- Studio
- Heart Machine, Abylight
- Critics
- Metacritic 84
- Steam reviews
- 93% positive (17,843 reviews)
- Best price
- $19.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 8h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Hyper Light Drifter?
Expect about 8 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Hyper Light Drifter with friends?
No, Hyper Light Drifter is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Hyper Light Drifter on?
Hyper Light Drifter is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Mobile.
Where to buy Hyper Light Drifter for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is Hyper Light Drifter a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 84. On Steam, 93% positive (17,843 reviews).
What games are like Hyper Light Drifter?
In the same spirit: Unsighted, Nobody Saves the World and River City Girls 2.



