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Hyper Light Drifter - S.E.

Abylight Studios · Action · United States store
NOT IN TOP 100 HERE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$22.9K
Likely $7.6K to $68.7K
▼ 3.8% in 7 days
New ratings
+2
in 1 days, 968 in total
New installs
+141
in 1 days, exact count from Google
Countries it ranks in
1
was 1 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$274.7K
No App Store version found
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
21.6K
About 730 per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Indonesia #82 Games: Action$22.9K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Lower confidence: this app ranks below the overall top 50 everywhere, where single estimates can be off 2 to 4 times. The range is wide on purpose. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
968
AVG RATING
3.32
PRICE
$5.49
IN APP PURCHASES
No
CONTAINS ADS
No
LAST UPDATE
393d ago
RELEASED
May 6, 2024
CONTENT RATING
Teen

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
10 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 0)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · GOOGLE PLAY EST
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Oct 14, 2026$23.8K a month
Oct 15, 2026$22.9K a month
Oct 16, 2026$24.7K a month
Oct 17, 2026$23.4K a month
Oct 18, 2026$24.6K a month
Oct 19, 2026$24.5K a month
Oct 20, 2026$21.8K a month
Oct 21, 2026$22.9K a month
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The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: not ranked. Now: #83 Games: Action · ID.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
No in-app purchases
Earns from its upfront price, ads or payments outside the store.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
1.7 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average3.4 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share32%
From the latest 213 written reviews, covering 858 days.
RATING BREAKDOWN
952 ratings
5★45%
4★7%
3★12%
2★7%
1★29%

What users want

From the latest 213 reviews on the United States Google Play, Jun 17, 2024 to Oct 19, 2026: 32% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
No customer support39%

27 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Broken controller support.
★★★★★ Please fix the controller support.
★★★★★ Controller support still lacking
Bugs, things not working16%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Broken controller support.
★★★★★ I hope y'all fix the error
★★★★★ This is a phenomenal game, but unfortunately it seems like it has several bugs that make it almost unplayable.
Price and subscription7%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Will update review if they fix the problem, otherwise, unless you plan on playing touch screen, which isn't great if you prefer controller, save your money or buy it on console or PC.
★★★★★ when I press B, it goes back to the home screen, making it completely unplayable and a complete waste of money.
★★★★★ edit: a refund was denied even the game was on for 3 minutes maximum...
Worse after an update7%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This might be an android 16 issue and the game hasn't been updated to fix it.
★★★★★ Will update review if they fix the problem, otherwise, unless you plan on playing touch screen, which isn't great if you prefer controller, save your money or buy it on console or PC.
★★★★★ Update - this game is not easy to play with touchscreen controls, to the point of being impossible.
Crashes and freezes6%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Force close when using controller.
★★★★★ Unfortunately it doesnt recognize my controller at all, crashed on the intro video, and is just kind of boring.
★★★★★ Game crashes when you enter into the dash shop
Lost data, sync, backup3%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Pressing the B button (dash, back when on menus) on the controller will make you leave the game, and you may lose progress.
Wrong or poor results3%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Well, I can't use my keyboard to move, so it's pretty useless on a Chromebook.
★★★★★ GAME BREAKING AND RUINS ENTIRE GAME COMPLETELY WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU WHERE YOU HAVENT FIXED IT YET?????
Missing features3%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I think buttons are missing on the layout as well.
★★★★★ Love the pixel art style, but the lack of controller support is a deal breaker, still waiting for an update to resolve this.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • But I wish I can customize the control button position, sometimes hit the wrong button bcz unadjustable control. 5★, Jun 29, 2026
  • fantastic game, play it on PC or Console, mobile controls are horrid, and IF you can get a controller working, im sure it would be great, I have yet to get my switch pro controller working. 3★, Jun 21, 2026
  • Amazing game but needs an option to customise the on-screen buttons because they are too close together I keep on pressing dash instead of attack which is really annoying please put that option in 4★, Jan 30, 2026
  • I REALLY want to like and play this but I should have read the reviews on here before buying: playing with a controller attached to my S25 Ultra and any time I press "B" to back out of the pause screen, game just exits… 2★, Jan 28, 2026
  • this game looks absolutely awesome and I am sure with working controls it would be awesome. 1★, Dec 19, 2025
  • Needs a controller for most non-masochist gamers, and only PS controllers are compatible, or those with a PS mode. 5★, Aug 17, 2025
  • I've finished the game, now im on the New Game Alt, i loved the new Character, the little distance melee is so good, and its only 2hours and 30 minutes of playin it and im almost at the final boss, and by the way i… 5★, Mar 5, 2025
  • Please add controller support for backbone 3★, Nov 15, 2024
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
controller support22please fix7game please4press the game3game closes3exits the game4ps controllers3razer kishi3home screen3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Great support14%

16 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Glad to see it on mobile and now has native controller support.
★★★★★ But the controller support really pisses me off.
★★★★★ Finally the Backbone controller support is nearly there.
Looks great11%

12 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I can't thank you enough for that it has been such a beautiful journey despite it's in a matter of bits and blocks and music.
★★★★★ The UI is solid, but the button issue is really annoying.
★★★★★ every section of this game has beautiful detail that's what I love.
Fun, addictive10%

11 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ you also could get bored if you don't find much secret upgrade chips early in the game since the unupgraded kit is really boring but overall still a great game love the visuals, music, art in general, pretty cool lore…
★★★★★ good old school feeling action fun.
★★★★★ the combat is punishing but addictive, and requires your full attention to what is going on.
Easy to use4%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Fix the exit game when pressing B bug with Razer controllers and easy 5star
★★★★★ Overall, my only gripe with the game is lack of touch control editing, but it's not a major issue as the controls are more or less intuitive after a while.
★★★★★ Well, give 5 stars as this is still playable with touch quite well after a bit of getting used to it even though it's straightforward.
Accurate, great results2%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Awesome, there's not much of a drop in quality from PC.
★★★★★ Works perfectly on my fold and it's a lot better than expected.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 19, 2026

Broken controller support.

★★★★★Oct 15, 2026

Sorry to give this such a bad rating, but sad to see the problem I found. This has always been one of my favorite games since it came out and I got it on PC. Decided to grab it on phone because it was on sale, but to my dismay, the touch controls were fairly difficult, then I thought maybe my Xbox controller will work as it does with all other compatible games. No, pressing B closes the game, and has never done that with any other game. Found out it's a developer issue, hope it's fixed one day.

★★★★★Oct 14, 2026

very great game can I get a refund, I already finished it, spent 1.96 usd

★★★★★Oct 13, 2026

Pressing the B button (dash, back when on menus) on the controller will make you leave the game, and you may lose progress.

★★★★★Oct 9, 2026

That is awesome.

★★★★★Oct 8, 2026

A masterpiece of a game and a great way to play, if you use a controller. Shame the studio went bust. They should port Solar Ash to mobile too.

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ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title or short description.

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What's new in 1.1.99

We've just updated Hyper Light Drifter for Android devices. - Support for controllers has been improved. Now the game supports PS4, Xbox and Android controllers. Thanks for your support!

Store description

Finally, the console award winning slash-'em-up arrives to Android in the most polished and refined version yet, the Special Edition. ► Winner of the Audience Award and Excellence in Visual Art awards of the prestigious Independent Games Festival. ► 14 + nominations among the Best Visual Design, Best Audio and Best original Game categories. ► 9/10 Destructoid - A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage. ► 9.5/10 Game Informer - The combination of soundtrack, art, and combat creates a rabbit hole worth your full exploration. ► Eurogamer Recommended - Heart Machine's slash-'em-up is punishing and precise - and incredibly beautiful. ► 9/10 GameSpot - It is more than simply pretty; Hyper Light Drifter uses its visuals to both guide and relax you. The grandest vistas calm your pulse between difficult, breathless combat sequences. ► 8.5 Polygon - Hyper Light Drifter deftly mixes contemplative moments with breakneck action. ► 5 Stars Darkstation - The top-down action-RPG Hyper Light Drifter is an amazing game: gorgeous, a fascinating world to explore, tight controls, beautiful music, and the faith in the player for you to figure things out on your own. Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Drifters of this world are the collectors of forgotten knowledge, lost technologies and broken histories. Our Drifter is haunted by an insatiable illness, traveling further into the lands of Buried Time, hoping to discover a way to quiet the vicious disease. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale. Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies. Features: ● Achievements. ● Haptic Vibration. ● From each character to subtle background elements, everything is lovingly hand-animated. ● Easy to pick up, difficult to master; enemies are vicious and numerous, hazards will easily crush your frail body, and friendly faces remain rare. ● Upgrade weapons, learn new skills, discover equipment and traverse a dark, detailed world with branching paths and secrets abound. ● Evocative soundtrack composed by Disasterpeace. ● All the content from the original game + more weapons, enemies and areas from the Special edition.

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