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A 2D pixel point-and-click indie game is getting the live-action treatment from the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog
Story Kitchen, the studio behind the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, is developing a live-action adaptation of the indie point-and-click game The Drifter. The game, created by Powerhoof, follows a man trapped in a time loop after witnessing a murder. The Drifter was released in 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Steam and won multiple Australian Game Developer Awards.
The Drifter launch trailer – pulp adventure thriller for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Powerhoof has released a launch trailer for their pulp adventure thriller, The Drifter, now available on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game features a choice between twin-stick and point-and-click controls, detailed pixel art, and a story involving corporations, conspiracy, and murder. The Nintendo Switch 2 version supports up to 4K resolution and 120fps.
Critically-acclaimed pulp thriller The Drifter now available for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
The critically-acclaimed pulp thriller, The Drifter, is now available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by Powerhoof, the game features a free upgrade pack for Switch 2 owners, supporting up to 4K resolution and 120fps. The Drifter is a 2D point-and-click adventure with twin-stick control options, following the story of Mick Carter solving his own homicide.
Acclaimed Point-And-Click Adventure 'The Drifter' Hits Switch 2 Next Week
The point-and-click adventure game 'The Drifter' by indie developer Powerhoof is set to release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 next week. The game features a pixel art style, a murder mystery narrative, and will support 4K visuals and 120fps on the Switch 2. It has received critical acclaim and multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards.
Award-winning, pulp adventure thrill-ride The Drifter hits Nintendo Switch on June 22
The pulp adventure thriller, The Drifter, developed by Powerhoof, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 22. The game features a fast-paced, point-and-click narrative with unique control options for the new console. The Drifter has previously won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards.
The Drifter incoming for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Powerhoof announced that the point-and-click adventure game The Drifter will be released on June 22, 2026, for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The game will feature support for up to 4K 120 FPS and unique controls on the new console. The Drifter has previously won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards.
The rise, fall, and resurgence of Australian game development
The Australian game development industry has experienced a significant resurgence, transitioning from major studio closures after the 2008 financial crisis to a thriving indie scene supported by government tax incentives and funding. Despite challenges like a smaller talent pool, government initiatives like the Digital Games Tax Offset have made Australia an attractive investment destination, fostering growth for both indie and larger studios.
