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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or higher Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Yes

Driftwood

Niche cult favorite
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Released August 1, 2025
sample: 330 reviews posted after launch (80 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 93 % · 1,254 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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The laid‑back longboard vibe is the thread that stitches every player comment together, from ‘chill’ to ‘fun’. Across Steam the game holds a Very Positive rating with 93% overall positivity and 87% of post‑release reviews still glowing.

In-game

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« C'EST VRAIMENT BON !!! ils ont éléminés presque tous les bugs ! »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« De loin la meilleure simulation de paresseux sur longboard jamais vue à ce jour ! »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Très sympa, même si je suis une quiche avec une manette :) »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Un bon petit jeu pour passer un moment "relaxe" (sauf pour try-hard les 100%) mais encore quelques bugs frustrants (problème de trophée; collisions etc) mais sur le Discord du jeu les devs sont assez réactifs ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« très cool, très frustrant, les réflexes au max, ça fait 15 minutes que j'ai pas cligné des yeux. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Ptit jeu sympa assez chill et progressif mais qui peut aussi être exigeant si on veut améliorer ses scores et tout débloquer. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« c'est triste mais je préférais la démo du jeu au jeu complet »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Poorly optimised for the Steam Deck, even if there's a massive green checkmark saying "Verified". 22 fps on low graphics and 720p is crazy behaviour. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Not sure where all the good reviews come from. This game is incredibly buggy. No excuses considering the 1.0 version just released coming out of early access. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« sensitivity is too high for me and there is no way to adjust it, all i do with default setting is just spin around making it unplayable. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Camera is too grabby and has no flow, any touch of control will jerk it behind the character and doesn't go with the feeling of the game, no real feel to the slide or drift mechanic. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un jeu très chill qui demande pas mal de pratique pour le maitriser ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

In players' words

« C'EST VRAIMENT BON !!! ils ont éléminés presque tous les bugs ! »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« c'est triste mais je préférais la démo du jeu au jeu complet »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« De loin la meilleure simulation de paresseux sur longboard jamais vue à ce jour ! »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Poorly optimised for the Steam Deck, even if there's a massive green checkmark saying "Verified". 22 fps on low graphics and 720p is crazy behaviour. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Très sympa, même si je suis une quiche avec une manette :) »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Not sure where all the good reviews come from. This game is incredibly buggy. No excuses considering the 1.0 version just released coming out of early access. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un bon petit jeu pour passer un moment "relaxe" (sauf pour try-hard les 100%) mais encore quelques bugs frustrants (problème de trophée; collisions etc) mais sur le Discord du jeu les devs sont assez réactifs ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« sensitivity is too high for me and there is no way to adjust it, all i do with default setting is just spin around making it unplayable. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« très cool, très frustrant, les réflexes au max, ça fait 15 minutes que j'ai pas cligné des yeux. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Camera is too grabby and has no flow, any touch of control will jerk it behind the character and doesn't go with the feeling of the game, no real feel to the slide or drift mechanic. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Ptit jeu sympa assez chill et progressif mais qui peut aussi être exigeant si on veut améliorer ses scores et tout débloquer. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Un jeu très chill qui demande pas mal de pratique pour le maitriser ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=59
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=24
Content / longevity
44 % pos · n=16
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=14
Multiplayer
43 % pos · n=7
Value for money
80 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay595225
Audio / music242310
Content / longevity16727
Graphics / art141400
Stability / bugs140113
Multiplayer7304
Value for money5401
Interface / UX5005
Performance2200
Story / writing2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 42 min.

🪤 58 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
52 % (n=52)
2-10h
92 % (n=128)
10-25h
98 % (n=115)
>25h
83 % (n=35)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+14 pts) — updates have won players over
Aug 2025 : 80% positive80AugSep 2025 : 93% positive93SepNov 2025 : 96% positive96NovDec 2025 : 94% positive94Dec

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 27 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 8,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Graphics earn unanimous praise: 14 positive mentions out of 14.
  • Audio delights players, with 23 positive mentions out of 24 (only one mixed).
  • Core gameplay is the main driver of satisfaction: 52 positive mentions out of 59.
  • Players logging 10‑25 hours report the highest approval, 98% positive in that bucket.
  • Performance is rarely an issue, with 2 positive mentions out of 2.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs dominate the criticism: 13 negative mentions out of 14 (plus one mixed).
  • The UI draws only negative feedback: 5 negative mentions out of 5.
  • Multiplayer experience is split, with 4 negative mentions out of 7.
  • Content variety is contested, receiving equal positive and negative mentions (7 each).

Who is it for?

Ideal for players who crave an indie action‑adventure that feels relaxed and visually polished, especially those who enjoy a longboard‑styled, chill atmosphere. Those who can overlook occasional bugs and UI roughness will get the most out of it.

Verdict

Driftwood delivers a strong core experience backed by stellar graphics and audio, earning a Very Positive consensus on Steam. While technical hiccups and UI flaws temper the experience, the overall enjoyment remains high for the target audience.

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Driftwood: 87/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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