ADRIFT looks like a retro-inspired version of art of rally, and no one can convince me otherwise. Developed by former car mechanic turned solo developer Stefan Kwak, this unique offroad driving adventure is slated for a PC release via Steam on October 30, 2025. A free demo is currently available, allowing players to experience its core driving loop firsthand.
Apparently, you’re in a scorching, abandoned psychedelic landscape, drawing from the distinctive vaporwave aesthetics of the 1980s. Your goal is to transport a fragile, mysterious Energy Core across vast, neon-drenched deserts. The game’s top-down isometric perspective emphasizes physics-based drifting, allowing you to accelerate over sand and handbrake-turn through rocky plains.
There is no predefined path, which encourages creative route-planning and rewards exploration. The core challenge lies in managing a countdown clock tied to the cargo’s vulnerability to the desert heat, forcing you to stop at cooling stations and oases to extend your journey. The verdict? ADRIFT is a game you’ll play once, and the experience will stick with you for years.
