Drift: Space Survival

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 51 reviews
  • gameplay
  • grinding
  • graphics
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Drift is an open-world, co-op survival adventure for up to 8 players where you must rebuild your crashed research ship in a mysterious asteroid field. Gather resources, build interstellar ships, and explore the cosmos with friends to uncover strange fauna and hidden answers. With a stunning soundtrack, life support systems, and customizable ships, Drift offers a unique space experience.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and engaging experience, feeling more refined in its mechanics compared to similar titles, with a gentle and believable inertial dampening effect.
  • The developers are highly responsive to player feedback, frequently releasing hotfixes and updates, which shows their commitment to improving the game.
  • Drift provides a relaxing and enjoyable crafting and exploration experience in space, with a charming aesthetic and a solid foundation for future content.
  • The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent crashes and a lack of clear guidance on gameplay mechanics, which can lead to frustration.
  • Progression can become tedious due to resource scarcity and the RNG nature of finding necessary materials, particularly crystals, which can hinder enjoyment.
  • Many players feel the game is currently lacking in content and quality of life features, making it difficult to justify its price in early access.
  • gameplay8 mentions

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some players enjoying the exploration and crafting mechanics, complemented by an engaging soundtrack. However, many express frustration with frequent crashes and inefficient controls that hinder the overall enjoyment, suggesting that the game needs to prioritize core mechanics over additional features to enhance the player experience.

    • “Hard no to love a chill crafting game in space, but the mechanics feel balanced and I loved the sense of exploration and discovery - especially when paired with the soundtrack.”
    • “Controls are pretty intuitive and gameplay is relaxing.”
    • “Played the demo for a couple of hours; I like the art style and the mechanics of researching and crafting in the game.”
    • “I couldn't even get 10 straight minutes of gameplay without the game crashing.”
    • “Game mechanics that prevent you from playing the actual game are bad.”
    • “Okay, so preface, I've played for roughly four hours, but due to how Steam handles times for gameplay... well, you know how it is.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in the early stages, where the excitement quickly diminishes after the initial experience. The search for materials is often described as boring and reliant on RNG, leading to a generally grind-heavy gameplay that detracts from overall enjoyment.

    • “I really like the game, but a lot of the early game is incredibly tedious.”
    • “It's fun for maybe the first 15-30 minutes, and then it just turns into a boring grinding game.”
    • “Add the fact that you're searching for materials that are tedious and just downright boring to even attempt to get.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their cute and colorful art style, which has been refined through updates while maintaining its original charm. Players appreciate the combination of appealing visuals and engaging gameplay mechanics, alongside a fitting audio experience that enhances the overall atmosphere.

    • “Also, they have updated the graphics since the beginning, and they have gotten more refined without losing the visual style they built.”
    • “The visuals are cute and colorful, the audio is pretty great, and the music is comfy and spacey from what I've heard.”
    • “I was worried the updated graphics wouldn't be good, but I was happy they were.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its peaceful and comforting qualities, enhancing the overall experience of exploration and crafting in a space setting. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's visuals and gameplay, contributing to a stress-free atmosphere. Overall, the audio design, including the music, is considered a strong point of the game.

    • “The visuals are cute and colorful, the audio is pretty great, and the music is comfy and spacey from what I've heard.”
    • “The graphics, music, and gameplay are all great, and the early access format lets you experience the game and watch as it matures.”
    • “The music is incredibly peaceful, and when you can remember to bring extra oxygen and power, it is very stress-free.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making long play sessions feel monotonous.”
    • “While the game has a nice atmosphere, the music often fades into the background and fails to enhance the experience.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Users express concerns about the game's current optimization, indicating that it requires significant improvements before it becomes enjoyable or worth revisiting. There is a sense of hope for future updates that may enhance performance.

    • “The game has some serious optimization needed before it's close to being worth playing or touching again.”
    • “Although I will be unable to play this game currently, I'm excited to see this game develop further and hopefully become more optimized.”
    • “The game has some serious optimization issues before it's close to being worth playing or touching again.”
  • story2 mentions

    The current story in the game is minimal, primarily limited to its premise, with players expressing hope for future developments that will provide a more engaging narrative. While enjoying the gameplay, users have encountered some bugs in cooperative mode that affect the experience.

    • “Very interested in where it will go; hopefully, there will be some sort of story to give you something to think about while floating in space.”
    • “Not much of any story beyond the premise just yet, and we encountered a few bugs in co-op (only the host can see the wrench icon, host selecting continue after leaving defaults to direct IP for players to join without saying anything, and the tutorial dialog restarts on re-entry) but still having a blast building and exploring.”
    • “Very interested in where it will go; hopefully there will be some sort of story to give you something to think about while floating in space.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for significant bugs, particularly in multiplayer mode, indicating a need for substantial quality of life updates to improve the overall experience.

    • “Multiplayer was super buggy, and as many others have posted, this game needs serious quality of life updates.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and disconnections, which ruined the overall experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is currently hindered by significant optimization issues, which detract from the overall experience and prevent players from fully engaging with its emotional depth.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy is widely perceived as exploitative, with many users labeling it a blatant "cash grab."

    • “It screams 'cash grab'.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
    • “I can't enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads and in-app purchases.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users express a desire for improved gameplay in the future, indicating that they would be willing to replay the game if enhancements are made, suggesting that current replayability is limited.

    • “I will be happy to repurchase this game later down the line if it's in a more playable state.”
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Play time

11hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
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