Hyper Light Drifter vs Forager
If you are torn between Hyper Light Drifter and Forager, the two share Pixel Graphics, Exploration and Great Soundtrack; here is how the numbers split. Hyper Light Drifter wins 3 of our metrics to 0.
Hyper Light Drifter
Forager| Metric | Hyper Light Drifter | Forager | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 4.14 | ★ 4.04 | Hyper Light Drifter by 0.1 (2%) |
| Metacritic | 84 | 78 | Hyper Light Drifter by 6 (7%) |
| Catalog popularity | 3,605 adds | 2,188 adds | Hyper Light Drifter by 1417 (39%) |
| Avg. playtime | 4h | 7h | Forager is longer |
| Platform families | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Release year | 2016 | 2016 | Same year |
Verdict
Hyper Light Drifter takes 3 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Pixel Graphics, Exploration, Great Soundtrack and 2D, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.