# Hyper Light Drifter

> Explore a mysterious world

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1453875289](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1453875289)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1453875289`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fictions
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.90 / 5 (6,748 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.7
- **Last updated:** 2021-10-30
- **First published:** 2019-07-25
- **Size:** 813 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hyper-light-drifter/id1453875289)
- **Website:** [https://fictions.com/](https://fictions.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fictions.com/privacy-policy](https://fictions.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Hyper Light Drifter’s Special Edition lands as a refined iOS port of the acclaimed action RPG, inviting you into a vast, ruined world where danger and mystery lurk behind every corner. Its lush visuals, precise combat, and haunting soundtrack create a timeless, 16-bit-inspired adventure worth exploring.

The edition adds more content from the original game, including new weapons, enemies, and areas, with modern refinements like 120fps on iPad Pro, MFi controller support, Game Center achievements, and haptic feedback. Acclaimed by outlets and fans for its design, atmosphere, and challenge.

## Rankings

- #21,591 — Overall
- #22 — Essential Adventure Games
- #32 — Great With Controllers 🎮

## Review summary

Hyper Light Drifter on iOS is visually stunning with a captivating, wordless narrative and deep exploration, paired with a strong soundtrack and solid mobile port. Its strengths are best realized with a controller. However, players repeatedly note a confusing map, suboptimal touch controls, and occasional difficulty that can hinder progress. Overall, a high-value, engrossing experience for fans of atmospheric action-adventure.

### Pros

- Stunning visuals and art style (retro pixel art with vivid colors and atmospheric environments)
- Powerful nonverbal storytelling through visuals and music (no dialogue, rich atmosphere)
- Deep exploration with many secrets and puzzles; rewarding discovery
- Excellent mobile/Apple TV port with smooth performance and good controller support
- Outstanding soundtrack and audio design that enhances the mood

### Cons

- Confusing map and navigation that can hinder progress and cause players to second-guess their location
- Touch controls can be clunky; limited aiming ability and requests for remappable controls
- Difficulty and balance can be punishing (bosses/enemies) for some players

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