Dave Lloyd 💾 Powerhoof
@dave.powerhoof.com
The Drifter - OUT NOW! Game dever and the other half of Powerhoof- The Drifter, PowerQuest, Telwynium, Crawl, Regular Human BBall, Riders of Rhea, Peridium, etc..
https://powerhoof.itch.io
https://powerhoof.itch.io
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🔥 The Drifter is OUT NOW! 🔥
Solve your own murder in our fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride. 15% off for launch!
Steam 🤜 store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/...
GoG 🤜 www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
It's been a long road working on this one- so exciting to finally get it in people's hands!
Solve your own murder in our fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride. 15% off for launch!
Steam 🤜 store.steampowered.com/app/1170570/...
GoG 🤜 www.gog.com/en/game/the_...
It's been a long road working on this one- so exciting to finally get it in people's hands!
👀
Our #DICEAwards nominees for Outstanding Achievement in Story are:
@expedition33.bsky.social, Sandfall Interactive
Consume Me, @qdork.bsky.social @apthomson.bsky.social
despelote, @panic.com
South of Midnight, @compulsiongames.bsky.social
The Drifter, @dave.powerhoof.com @barney.powerhoof.com
@expedition33.bsky.social, Sandfall Interactive
Consume Me, @qdork.bsky.social @apthomson.bsky.social
despelote, @panic.com
South of Midnight, @compulsiongames.bsky.social
The Drifter, @dave.powerhoof.com @barney.powerhoof.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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BEST NARRATIVE
🦃Dispatch @adhocstudio.com
🦃Hades II @supergiantgames.bsky.social
🦃Blue Prince @dogubomb.bsky.social
🦃The Midnight Walk @moonhood.bsky.social
🦃The Drifter @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
Ceremony: Feb 24 · 7:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM PST
🦃Dispatch @adhocstudio.com
🦃Hades II @supergiantgames.bsky.social
🦃Blue Prince @dogubomb.bsky.social
🦃The Midnight Walk @moonhood.bsky.social
🦃The Drifter @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
Ceremony: Feb 24 · 7:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM PST
February 10, 2026 at 11:53 AM
BEST NARRATIVE
🦃Dispatch @adhocstudio.com
🦃Hades II @supergiantgames.bsky.social
🦃Blue Prince @dogubomb.bsky.social
🦃The Midnight Walk @moonhood.bsky.social
🦃The Drifter @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
Ceremony: Feb 24 · 7:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM PST
🦃Dispatch @adhocstudio.com
🦃Hades II @supergiantgames.bsky.social
🦃Blue Prince @dogubomb.bsky.social
🦃The Midnight Walk @moonhood.bsky.social
🦃The Drifter @barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
Ceremony: Feb 24 · 7:00 PM CET / 10:00 AM PST
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February 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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February 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
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This seems balanced.
February 6, 2026 at 6:17 AM
This seems balanced.
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Catching up on @adventgamepod.bsky.social’s interview about The Drifter with @dave.powerhoof.com. Well worth a listen!
February 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Catching up on @adventgamepod.bsky.social’s interview about The Drifter with @dave.powerhoof.com. Well worth a listen!
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The Crimson Diamond is 25% off for Steam Typing Fest 2026! 🎉⌨️ It's a text parser cozy mystery adventure set in early 1900s Canada! If you've never typed "open door" to open a door, this may be the perfect time to see if your brain is wired to love that! ❤️🔥🧠 store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/...
February 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
The Crimson Diamond is 25% off for Steam Typing Fest 2026! 🎉⌨️ It's a text parser cozy mystery adventure set in early 1900s Canada! If you've never typed "open door" to open a door, this may be the perfect time to see if your brain is wired to love that! ❤️🔥🧠 store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/...
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Coming from the Animate shut down? Use the FORANIMATORS coupon code and save $100 on Moho Pro 14.4, perpetual license.
New to Moho? Get up to speed fast with our free video course, Discord server and tutorials
#mohoanimation #adobeanimate #animate #2danimation #2drigging #adobe #discountcode
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#mohoanimation #adobeanimate #animate #2danimation #2drigging #adobe #discountcode
February 3, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Coming from the Animate shut down? Use the FORANIMATORS coupon code and save $100 on Moho Pro 14.4, perpetual license.
New to Moho? Get up to speed fast with our free video course, Discord server and tutorials
#mohoanimation #adobeanimate #animate #2danimation #2drigging #adobe #discountcode
New to Moho? Get up to speed fast with our free video course, Discord server and tutorials
#mohoanimation #adobeanimate #animate #2danimation #2drigging #adobe #discountcode
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Announcement: The Crabmeat Steam Demo is Out Now!
An early segment of the game is available for those willing to brave the ice ❄️
Explore the full depths when the game launches March 10th
store.steampowered.com/app/3671850/...
Please Wishlist and Share!🦀🦀
#gamedev #indiedev
An early segment of the game is available for those willing to brave the ice ❄️
Explore the full depths when the game launches March 10th
store.steampowered.com/app/3671850/...
Please Wishlist and Share!🦀🦀
#gamedev #indiedev
February 2, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Announcement: The Crabmeat Steam Demo is Out Now!
An early segment of the game is available for those willing to brave the ice ❄️
Explore the full depths when the game launches March 10th
store.steampowered.com/app/3671850/...
Please Wishlist and Share!🦀🦀
#gamedev #indiedev
An early segment of the game is available for those willing to brave the ice ❄️
Explore the full depths when the game launches March 10th
store.steampowered.com/app/3671850/...
Please Wishlist and Share!🦀🦀
#gamedev #indiedev
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Positioning will be key when fighting groups of monsters.
February 2, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Positioning will be key when fighting groups of monsters.
This game's really got its hooks in me
it's out now!!! store.steampowered.com/app/3811020/... #BLASTERMANCER
January 30, 2026 at 4:04 AM
This game's really got its hooks in me
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it's out now!!! store.steampowered.com/app/3811020/... #BLASTERMANCER
January 30, 2026 at 1:54 AM
it's out now!!! store.steampowered.com/app/3811020/... #BLASTERMANCER
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ABIDE Kickstarter Live Now!
Our new stop-motion first person narrative horror game ABIDE is looking for your support RIGHT NOW. Please back and share with your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
Our new stop-motion first person narrative horror game ABIDE is looking for your support RIGHT NOW. Please back and share with your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
January 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM
ABIDE Kickstarter Live Now!
Our new stop-motion first person narrative horror game ABIDE is looking for your support RIGHT NOW. Please back and share with your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
Our new stop-motion first person narrative horror game ABIDE is looking for your support RIGHT NOW. Please back and share with your friends!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...
Last week The Drifter picked up 3 AGOTY awards! Including the major prizes- Best Adventure Game by International Jury and Adventure Game of the Year!
Massive thanks to @agotyawards.bsky.social for putting on another fun show. Such a great year for adventure games, so thrilled we were a part of it!
Massive thanks to @agotyawards.bsky.social for putting on another fun show. Such a great year for adventure games, so thrilled we were a part of it!
January 25, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Last week The Drifter picked up 3 AGOTY awards! Including the major prizes- Best Adventure Game by International Jury and Adventure Game of the Year!
Massive thanks to @agotyawards.bsky.social for putting on another fun show. Such a great year for adventure games, so thrilled we were a part of it!
Massive thanks to @agotyawards.bsky.social for putting on another fun show. Such a great year for adventure games, so thrilled we were a part of it!
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Lightning bolt
Lightning bolt
Lightning bolt
Lightning bolt
Lightning bolt
January 23, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Lightning bolt
Lightning bolt
Lightning bolt
Lightning bolt
Lightning bolt
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Four breathtaking journeys, four finalists for Adventure Game of the Year. But only one will emerge victorious. Who will take home the golden tentacle?"
January 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Four breathtaking journeys, four finalists for Adventure Game of the Year. But only one will emerge victorious. Who will take home the golden tentacle?"
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My rendition of one of several cool characters from "The Drifter", a game I very much enjoyed. Thanks for the game, boss!
@barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
@barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:49 AM
My rendition of one of several cool characters from "The Drifter", a game I very much enjoyed. Thanks for the game, boss!
@barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
@barney.powerhoof.com @dave.powerhoof.com
Right back atcha- Loved Subsurface Circular, go play it if you haven't yet!
Definitely grab this at the same time you’re buying Subsurface Circular in the Steam Detective Fest
The Drifter v1.1 update is live! And 20% off for the Steam Detective Fest!
The team at @thewarlocs.bsky.social added Spanish, French and Italian loc, and I've added support for fan translations too, so you can play in like... pirate-speak if ye be wantin'! ☠️☠️☠️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/117...
The team at @thewarlocs.bsky.social added Spanish, French and Italian loc, and I've added support for fan translations too, so you can play in like... pirate-speak if ye be wantin'! ☠️☠️☠️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/117...
January 13, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Right back atcha- Loved Subsurface Circular, go play it if you haven't yet!
The Drifter v1.1 update is live! And 20% off for the Steam Detective Fest!
The team at @thewarlocs.bsky.social added Spanish, French and Italian loc, and I've added support for fan translations too, so you can play in like... pirate-speak if ye be wantin'! ☠️☠️☠️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/117...
The team at @thewarlocs.bsky.social added Spanish, French and Italian loc, and I've added support for fan translations too, so you can play in like... pirate-speak if ye be wantin'! ☠️☠️☠️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/117...
The Drifter - Update v1.1! Awards! More Languages! - Steam News
The Drifter v1.1 adds official support for Italian, French and Spanish, plus fan translations! And it's 20% off for the Steam Detective Fest!
store.steampowered.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 PM
The Drifter v1.1 update is live! And 20% off for the Steam Detective Fest!
The team at @thewarlocs.bsky.social added Spanish, French and Italian loc, and I've added support for fan translations too, so you can play in like... pirate-speak if ye be wantin'! ☠️☠️☠️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/117...
The team at @thewarlocs.bsky.social added Spanish, French and Italian loc, and I've added support for fan translations too, so you can play in like... pirate-speak if ye be wantin'! ☠️☠️☠️ store.steampowered.com/news/app/117...
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The Seumas McNally Honorable Mentions are:
@housefiregames.com's Eclipsium
@playables.net's Time Flies
@bysameng.com's Skate Story
@blendogames.bsky.social's Skin Deep
@ballxpit.com's BALL X PIT
@necrosoftgames.com's Demonschool
@dave.powerhoof.com's The Drifter
@housefiregames.com's Eclipsium
@playables.net's Time Flies
@bysameng.com's Skate Story
@blendogames.bsky.social's Skin Deep
@ballxpit.com's BALL X PIT
@necrosoftgames.com's Demonschool
@dave.powerhoof.com's The Drifter
January 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Seumas McNally Honorable Mentions are:
@housefiregames.com's Eclipsium
@playables.net's Time Flies
@bysameng.com's Skate Story
@blendogames.bsky.social's Skin Deep
@ballxpit.com's BALL X PIT
@necrosoftgames.com's Demonschool
@dave.powerhoof.com's The Drifter
@housefiregames.com's Eclipsium
@playables.net's Time Flies
@bysameng.com's Skate Story
@blendogames.bsky.social's Skin Deep
@ballxpit.com's BALL X PIT
@necrosoftgames.com's Demonschool
@dave.powerhoof.com's The Drifter
Great advice and the reason Powerhoof's still kicking after 13 years! Keeping it lean, and for me using gamejams as prototypes has been the way to go
I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice:
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
January 9, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Great advice and the reason Powerhoof's still kicking after 13 years! Keeping it lean, and for me using gamejams as prototypes has been the way to go
I'm blown away! The Drifter has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Story at the DICE awards! :O
We're excited to announce the nominees for the 29th Annual #DICEAwards!
64 games are nominated this year, led by
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ghost of Yōtei with 8,
Arc Raiders, Dispatch with 6,
Blue Prince with 5.
Check out our full list of nominees here: www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...
64 games are nominated this year, led by
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Ghost of Yōtei with 8,
Arc Raiders, Dispatch with 6,
Blue Prince with 5.
Check out our full list of nominees here: www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...
January 8, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I'm blown away! The Drifter has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Story at the DICE awards! :O
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Got a few more to add bits to thread, so starting with @gamespew.com who featured The Drifter on their 15 Best Games of 2025 list.
"...it’s polished to an impeccably high standard, setting a new bar for any point and click game that follows in its footsteps."
www.gamespew.com/2025/12/the-...
"...it’s polished to an impeccably high standard, setting a new bar for any point and click game that follows in its footsteps."
www.gamespew.com/2025/12/the-...
The 15 best games of 2025 – GameSpew
As 2025 comes to an end, GameSpew is wrapping up with a list of the 15 best games released throughout the year.
www.gamespew.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Got a few more to add bits to thread, so starting with @gamespew.com who featured The Drifter on their 15 Best Games of 2025 list.
"...it’s polished to an impeccably high standard, setting a new bar for any point and click game that follows in its footsteps."
www.gamespew.com/2025/12/the-...
"...it’s polished to an impeccably high standard, setting a new bar for any point and click game that follows in its footsteps."
www.gamespew.com/2025/12/the-...