Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter

Explore a mysterious world

6.7K ratings
541 reviews
$4.99

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Embark on an action-adventure RPG journey through a vast, ruined world filled with danger and lost technologies. Explore, battle vicious enemies, and uncover secrets in this hand-animated, visually stunning experience.

Hand-animated visuals
Vast, ruined world exploration
Challenging combat
Weapon upgrades and skills
Branching paths and secrets
Evocative soundtrack
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What's New in Hyper Light Drifter

1.1.7

October 30, 2021

Improved compatibility with 120 hz screen refresh rate on the new iPhone and iPad models.

Charts

Top Paid

📈 75+33

Adventure games

This game rose +33 positions in Adventure games chart.

Last updated on August 3, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 78+29

Action games

This game rose +29 positions in Action games chart.

Last updated on August 3, 2026.

User reviews

Came for the art stayed for the story

Beautiful art style drew me in and did not disappoint! Love the gameplay and story as well !

Beauty in its finest form

Assisted by masterful pixel art, and a harmonious soundtrack by Disasterpeace, Hyper Light Drifter tells a short but emotionally grabbing story without using any words (aside from the tutorial), rather allowing the player to explore its unknown world and connect overtime with the characters and history.

One of the few games to make me cry at the ending, HLD will always hold a special place in my heart and remain as one of the most mesmerising games I have ever witnessed.

Gameplay wise, controls are smooth but the excessive buttons flooding the screen can result in clunky gameplay, which is compensated for by giving the player nearly twice their typical health.
This could be seen as lacklustre compared to the console/pc controls, but I find the mobile version to be well worth the price, especially if you’re up for an extra challenge!
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The first genuinely good game I’ve ever played

Everything is amazing but it would be great if the alt drifter could have a clear goal or backstory. Overall 10/10

Awe!!!

Worth it . Quite fun during lectures section

(2026)

ความยาก:กลางๆ สำรวจ:10/10 ห้องลับด่านลับเยอะมากๆๆๆๆเหลือเกิน
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Game crashes when fighting in the tower

Bug

Background glitches and visual issues

Bug

Inconsistent frame rate on some devices

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add controller remapping

Feature

Improve touch control responsiveness

Feature

Provide more story context

Feature

Adjust difficulty settings

Feature

Add widescreen support for newer devices

Feature

FAQ

What kind of game is Hyper Light Drifter?

Hyper Light Drifter is an action-adventure RPG inspired by 16-bit classics, featuring modernized mechanics. It emphasizes exploration of a beautiful, vast, and ruined world filled with dangers and lost technologies.

What are the key gameplay features?

The game offers challenging combat against vicious enemies, exploration of a detailed world with branching paths and secrets, weapon upgrades, new skills to learn, and equipment to discover. It also features a hand-animated art style and an evocative soundtrack.

How much does Hyper Light Drifter cost?

Hyper Light Drifter is a premium application, meaning it requires a one-time purchase to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the game.

What devices is Hyper Light Drifter compatible with?

The game is available on iOS and offers optimized performance, including 120 fps gameplay on iPad Pro and 60 fps on iPhone and iPad. It is also compatible with MFi controllers for enhanced gameplay.

What is the story of Hyper Light Drifter?

Players take on the role of a Drifter haunted by a mysterious illness, traveling through a savage land steeped in treasure and blood. The goal is to uncover forgotten knowledge, lost technologies, and broken histories in hopes of finding a cure.