Out now · Early Access

Drifter

Developed by Celsius Game Studios · Published by Celsius Game Studios

ActionIndieSimulation
StatusOut now · Early Access ReleaseMar 4, 2014 Price$11.99 Steam reviews180

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$11.99
StatusOut now · Early Access
Early accessYes
Steam reviews180
Languages1

Overview

An action, indie, simulation game by Celsius Game Studios, published by Celsius Game Studios — single-player. It is in Early Access.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 55% positive of 207
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:SimulationIndieSpaceSandboxEarly AccessActionOpen WorldTradingSpace SimExplorationSci-fiProcedural Generation

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Drifter.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP SP1
  • Processor: x86 1.5 GHz
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 256MB OpenGL 1.5 compatable
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Drifter FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Drifter?

Steam classifies Drifter as a Action, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Celsius Game Studios. Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.

How much does Drifter cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Drifter at $11.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Drifter single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Drifter: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Drifter on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Drifter for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Drifter out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 4, 2014.

What platforms is Drifter on?

Drifter is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Drifter single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Drifter cost?

Steam lists it at $11.99.

Who made Drifter?

Drifter is developed by Celsius Game Studios and published by Celsius Game Studios.

Where to get Drifter

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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