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Hyper Light Drifter by Alx Preston

Pixel-art action RPG about a dying Drifter exploring a ruined world.

🎮 Indie Game Makersstore.steampowered.comLaunched 2016$640K+ raised on Kickstarter
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About Hyper Light Drifter

Pixel-art action RPG about a dying Drifter exploring a ruined world. Hyper Light Drifter is a indie game makers product built by indie maker Alx Preston, launched in 2016.

Status
Active
Launched
2016
Website
store.steampowered.com

Hyper Light Drifter revenue

Alx Preston has publicly reported $640K+ raised on Kickstarter for Hyper Light Drifter. Revenue figures are self-reported and not independently verified by IndieMakerList. See the indie maker revenue leaderboard.

How much does Hyper Light Drifter make? Full revenue breakdown →

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Hyper Light Drifter FAQ

What is Hyper Light Drifter?

Hyper Light Drifter is a indie game makers product: Pixel-art action RPG about a dying Drifter exploring a ruined world.

Who made Hyper Light Drifter?

Hyper Light Drifter was made by Alx Preston, Founder of Heart Machine and creator of Hyper Light Drifter. It launched in 2016. Alx Preston has also built Solar Ash, Hyper Light Breaker, Possessor(s).

Is Hyper Light Drifter still active?

Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, Hyper Light Drifter is still active and run by Alx Preston at store.steampowered.com.

How much revenue does Hyper Light Drifter make?

Hyper Light Drifter has publicly reported $640K+ raised on Kickstarter. This figure is self-reported by the maker and not independently verified.

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