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Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
127 months, March 2016 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 436 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Hyper Light Drifter was released on 31 Mar, 2016.
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23 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Nov 2016 to Apr 2025 · times in UTC
SyComs, or “Synthesizing Computers”, are robot companions that accompany the player everywhere they go in the world of Hyper Light. Each character has their own unique SyCom companion, which serves as their interface with the technology of…
yiyi.zOur launch bundle + discount for Hyper Light Breaker ends in ~16 hours, at 10AM PST! So if you've had Hyper Light Drifter on your wishlist for a while, or if you've been on the fence about picking up Hyper Light Breaker...this is your last…
yiyi.zCheck out our Patreon now! Why are we on Patreon? Games are the greatest form of expression and entertainment that we've ever created. There’s a common saying in games development that it's a miracle that any games are made, let alone good…
yiyi.zHyper Light Drifter part of IGF Celebration Days, a digital showcase celebrating award-winning indie games, the Independent Games Festival, and the players who love indie games! As an IGF award-winning studio now going strong into our 11th…
yiyi.zA decade ago, we began a journey that would lead to the birth of Heart Machine - a game studio committed to crafting immersive, vibrant experiences that resonate with players on a profound level. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we…
yiyi.zThis update fixes an issue where you could no longer zoom out/in in the map screen.
Patch notesThis update contains a fix to input device assignment when playing coop.
Patch notesThis update contains the following fixes: Fixed an issue with pink gates Fixed something missing from the ending of the game Fixed some menu nav issues
Patch notesIf you know anything about our studio's history or the personal story of Alx Preston, our founder / creative director, you'd know that our flagship title Hyper Light Drifter is a true Labor of Love. Hyper Light Drifter is based on the…
yiyi.zThis update contains the following fixes: Made it more streamlined to switch between keyboard and gamepad input Fixed an issue with loading save data that was preventing previously cleared Barriers from re-clearing
Patch notesThis update contains the following fixes: Achievement unlocking crash for some players Removed broken crystal shot weapon (Special Edition exclusive) Fixed Bully achievement
Patch notesThis update contains the following fixes: Addressed issue with playing coop with keyboard+gamepad Addressed a crash that could occur at the end of the game
Patch notesThis update was made specifically to fix a crash that could occur with late some game content.
Patch notesGreetings, Drifters! We have rare news: Some time after we released Hyper Light Drifter, our teammate Teddy Dief set off on their own, to explore different realms of game design and storytelling, building a new team from our native Los…
yiyi.zChangelog: - Fixed game becoming unresponsive after the ending sequence
that cosmonautChangelog: - Fixed game becoming unresponsive after the ending sequence
Patch notesHi folks, We have pushed out a new build containing some fixes. Changelog: - Game no longer becomes unresponsive after the credits screen when beating the game with the Alt Drifter - Fixed controller rumbling when control scheme set to KB+M
that cosmonautHi folks, We have pushed out a new build containing some fixes. Changelog: - Game no longer becomes unresponsive after the credits screen when beating the game with the Alt Drifter - Fixed controller rumbling when control scheme set to KB+M
Patch notesHi everyone, A new build that changes co-op control settings is now live. Player 2 can now use different control schemes, including KB+M. If Player 2 is using KB+M, press Enter to drop in. To change the co-op control settings, go to…
that cosmonautHi everyone, A new build that changes co-op control settings is now live. Player 2 can now use different control schemes, including KB+M. If Player 2 is using KB+M, press Enter to drop in. To change the co-op control settings, go to…
Patch notesHi folks, A new build that addresses some input issues players have reported is now live. Changelog: - Improved controller connect/disconnect handling - Fixed controllers falsely detecting disconnects - Fixed d-pad not working in menus
that cosmonautHi folks, A new build that addresses some input issues players have reported is now live. Changelog: - Improved controller connect/disconnect handling - Fixed controllers falsely detecting disconnects - Fixed d-pad not working in menus
Patch notesHi everyone, Thanks again for all the bug reports. There is now a new hotfix build live. ***** IF YOU ARE USING A PS4 CONTROLLER ***** There is a new setting in the Controls menu that you must set to map your controls correctly: Go to…
that cosmonautHi everyone, Thanks again for all the bug reports. There is now a new hotfix build live. ***** IF YOU ARE USING A PS4 CONTROLLER ***** There is a new setting in the Controls menu that you must set to map your controls correctly: Go to…
cosmonautWe have pushed a hotfix build to address some input-related issues. Thanks to those of you that sent in bug reports. Changelog: - Fixed PS4 button mapping. Go to Settings + Controls -> Controls and select PS4. - Reverted KB+M auto-switch as…
that cosmonautWe have pushed a hotfix build to address some input-related issues. Thanks to those of you that sent in bug reports. Changelog: - Fixed PS4 button mapping. Go to Settings + Controls -> Controls and select PS4. - Reverted KB+M auto-switch as…
Patch notesHi everyone, In response to reports of controller detection issues we implemented a complete overhaul of how the game handles input. This change is now live in the default branch for Windows. If you experience controller problems after…
that cosmonautHi everyone, In response to reports of controller detection issues we implemented a complete overhaul of how the game handles input. This change is now live in the default branch for Windows. If you experience controller problems after…
Patch notesA new build has been pushed to 'next_update' to address a keyboard input issue. Changelog: - potential fix for broken input on certain keyboards
that cosmonautA new build has been pushed to 'next_update' to address a keyboard input issue. Changelog: - potential fix for broken input on certain keyboards
Patch notesHi folks, We have uploaded a hotfix build to 'next_update' to address some issues players have reported. Changelog: - fixed crash that would occasionally occur on controller rumble - potential fix for strange behavior related to mouse input…
that cosmonautHi folks, We have uploaded a hotfix build to 'next_update' to address some issues players have reported. Changelog: - fixed crash that would occasionally occur on controller rumble - potential fix for strange behavior related to mouse input…
Patch notesHey everyone, In response to increasing numbers of bug reports involving controller detection, we decided to implement an overhaul of how the game handles input. This update is now in the 'next_update' branch. If you experience any problems…
that cosmonautHey everyone, In response to increasing numbers of bug reports involving controller detection, we decided to implement an overhaul of how the game handles input. This update is now in the 'next_update' branch. If you experience any problems…
Patch notesWe have created a branch called 'controller_old_noaltdrifter' that contains the last build that didn't cause controller problems for people. Unfortunately the Alt Drifter is not unlocked in this build, but your controller will work. We are…
that cosmonautWe have created a branch called 'controller_old_noaltdrifter' that contains the last build that didn't cause controller problems for people. Unfortunately the Alt Drifter is not unlocked in this build, but your controller will work. We are…
cosmonautHey everyone, We have uploaded an updated Windows build in the default branch that attempts to resolve controller detection issues. Please let us know if you continue to experience controller problems. Once again, apologies for any…
that cosmonautHey everyone, We have uploaded an updated Windows build in the default branch that attempts to resolve controller detection issues. Please let us know if you continue to experience controller problems. Once again, apologies for any…
cosmonautAs part of our ongoing effort to understand why the game isn't recognizing controllers on certain systems, we have created the 'controller_test' branch. If you are experiencing controller detection problems, please switch to this branch and…
that cosmonautAs part of our ongoing effort to understand why the game isn't recognizing controllers on certain systems, we have created the 'controller_test' branch. If you are experiencing controller detection problems, please switch to this branch and…
cosmonautHello everyone, We are aware that some players are experiencing some new and odd issues with a variety of controllers. It may be due to changes in our engine, Game Maker, or some of our own updates in the code, or even external factors. We…
that cosmonautHello everyone, We are aware that some players are experiencing some new and odd issues with a variety of controllers. It may be due to changes in our engine, Game Maker, or some of our own updates in the code, or even external factors. We…
cosmonautHi folks, The controller detection change we put in the 'next_update' branch yesterday is now live in the default branch. If your controller worked before and is broken now, you can roll back to the previous version by switching to the…
that cosmonautHi folks, The controller detection change we put in the 'next_update' branch yesterday is now live in the default branch. If your controller worked before and is broken now, you can roll back to the previous version by switching to the…
Patch notesHey everyone, We've noticed an influx of bug reports regarding controller detection. A potential fix for Windows has been uploaded. If you've been having controller problems, please switch to the 'next_update' branch and see if that…
that cosmonautHey everyone, We've noticed an influx of bug reports regarding controller detection. A potential fix for Windows has been uploaded. If you've been having controller problems, please switch to the 'next_update' branch and see if that…
Patch notesHi everyone, We have uploaded a new Windows build (in the BETAs tab as "next_update") that attempts to address controller issues that players have reported. Additionally, the Mac and Linux builds have been updated to be current with the…
cosmonautHi everyone, We have uploaded a new Windows build (in the BETAs tab as "next_update") that attempts to address controller issues that players have reported. Additionally, the Mac and Linux builds have been updated to be current with the…
that cosmonautHi everyone, We have pushed an updated Windows build containing a few fixes. Additionally, the 60FPS build is now in the main branch for OSX. Changelog: - fixed screen draw and mouse issues related to fullscreen mode - fixed issue where…
cosmonautHi everyone, We have pushed an updated Windows build containing a few fixes. Additionally, the 60FPS build is now in the main branch for OSX. Changelog: - fixed screen draw and mouse issues related to fullscreen mode - fixed issue where…
that cosmonautEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Hyper Light Drifter Original Soundtrack | WindowsmacOSLinux | 13 Apr 2016 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | HyperLightDrifter.exe | windows | ||
| Launch | HyperLightDrifter.app | macos | ||
| Launch | run.sh | linux | ||
| with Logging | HyperLightDrifter.exe | -output hld-log-output.txt | windows 64 | branch support_test |
| with Logging | HyperLightDrifter.exe | -output hld-log-output.txt | windows 64 | branch devwindows |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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