The Long Drift is a space-themed idle game where you construct and enhance a small universe while watching it gradually evolve. Progression starts slowly but accelerates once you unlock prestige mechanics, offering the satisfying feedback loop of expanding numbers that idle fans seek. It's designed for casual play during work or downtime, though early access suggests the event system and narrative depth may still expand.
About this game
Build, upgrade, and watch your tiny universe evolve.
Players, last 30 days
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What players are saying
▲ Recommended7 hrs
started off a bit slower than I expected but I guess it fits the whole floating through space theme The beginning felt a little slow but after unlocking Prestige the progression got a lot more enjoyable It's nice if you like watching your numbers slowly grow Looks like there are events too but I haven't seen many yet would be cool if more unique events get added later overall it's a pretty decent idle game so far
Hi everyone,First, I'm sorry that some of you lost progress or were sent back to Level 1.What 1.0.2 does:Your progress is restored automatically. When you launch the game, it recovers your save — and if more than one save exists, it keeps the one with the most progress. Nothing is ever deleted.A token of apology 🍎 — affected players receive a limited-edition Apple Hat, granted automatically the next time you load the game, alongside your restored progress. It won't appear in any shop.Thank you for your patience, and for sticking with the drift.— GOGOIO Games
This update makes the early-game experience and combat controls smoother.⚔️ Manual Fire ReworkManual fire is now unlimited. No more managing ammo — shoot whenever you want, as much as you want.For anyone who wants to play a bit more actively, this puts combat directly in your handsAlong with this change, the ammo/magazine UI has been removed, and manual fire now deals 80% of normal shot damage.🛠 Other Bug Fixes & ImprovementsImproved Early-Game GuidanceFixed inaccuracies in distance and achievement trackingImproved the responsiveness and performance of the upgrade-availability indicatorFixed an issue where shake effects lingered on some UI elementsFixed menu button alignment and spacing issuesNumerous other minor bug fixes and stability improvementsThanks to your feedback, we're continuing to refine the game. Safe travels out there! 🪐
🚀 The Long Drift is now available!A quiet little universe that lives in the corner of your screen. Send ships drifting between planets, stations, and resource zones—then get back to your day. Come back to new discoveries, growing colonies, and faster ships.━━ What you'll do ━━• Travel between planets, space stations, and resource zones• Gather materials and expand across the cosmos• Upgrade your gear and build ever-more-advanced spacecraft• Complete quests and found colonies on distant worlds• Break past the speed of light as your tech evolves• Let it run passively—or take the wheel and make active calls• 26 Steam Achievements to chaseThank you to everyone who played the demo and wishlisted along the way. This is just the start of the drift—I'll keep updating based on your feedback, so please share your thoughts and report anything odd.See you out among the stars. ✦
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