Daniel Fineberg, co-creator of the acclaimed indie adventure Sable, has unveiled his next project during the Wholesome Games Showcase. Titled In the Drift, the upcoming narrative platformer is being developed by Fineberg alongside a team of friends and collaborators with funding support from Phantom Friends. The game is currently in development for PC and will launch via Steam.
In the Drift takes players to The Belt, a sprawling chain of asteroids scattered throughout the depths of space. The game follows Luna, a young engineer tasked with maintaining internet connectivity for the isolated communities that call the Belt home. As a mysterious force known as the Drift continues to pull the region apart, Luna must travel between drifting asteroids in her truck, repairing aging radio towers and other deteriorating infrastructure in an effort to keep people connected.
The journey combines exploration, light puzzle-platforming, and storytelling as players venture across strange and often lonely landscapes. Between assignments, Luna returns to her ship, where she can spend time with her crew, learn more about their lives, and strengthen relationships. Through these interactions, players will uncover a heartfelt narrative centered on friendship, belonging, and the importance of human connection in a world that is slowly coming apart.
Designed as a concise and focused experience, In the Drift is expected to offer around five hours of gameplay. The adventure is further enhanced by a dreamy original soundtrack composed by Laryssa Okada, whose previous work includes Manifold Garden, Dorfromantik, and Last Time I Saw You. Players will also be accompanied by a feline first mate, adding an extra layer of charm to the game’s atmospheric journey through space.
With its striking premise, emotional storytelling, and relaxing exploration, In the Drift is shaping up to be an intriguing new project from one of indie gaming’s most distinctive creative voices. The game is currently in development and can be wishlisted on Steam.