A minimalist physics roguelite where you create a mesmerizing cascade of droplets. Choose from three distinct modes and discover powerful upgrade synergies to master the flow. Calm, complex, and endlessly replayable.

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About This Game

Find Your Flow

Inspired by the simple elegance of a Galton board, Drifting Dots is a game about building your own beautiful cascade. It's a minimalist physics toy where you guide a stream of droplets, listening as the "plinks" of a thousand tiny impacts create a surprisingly meditative song. The goal is simple: find your focus and create a flow.

Shape The Cascade

Each run is a 15-minute challenge to maximize your Essence. The tools are simple, but the strategies are deep. Invest in powerful Attunements to increase your Drop Rate, create a Confluence of multiple droplets, or empower the Heart of the Cascade to create super-charged channels. Every choice shapes the flow, transforming your simple stream into a breathtaking waterfall.

A Deeper Journey

After each run, your score is converted into permanent Insight. Use it in the Stream of Memory to unlock a vast tree of game-changing Mantras. Discover new, more valuable droplet types, add deeper layers to The Cascade itself, and unlock powerful synergies and entirely new ways to play.

Choose Your Path

Master three distinct game modes, each with its own unique rhythm and strategic demands:

  • Pulse Mode: A rhythmic, wave-based challenge. Upgrade your engine between 45 fast-paced, 20-second rounds.

  • Flow Mode: A continuous, meditative experience. Choose from an ever-changing list of offered Attunements at any time.

  • Focus Mode: The ultimate strategic test. Pause the action to make a single, critical choice that sets the pacing for your entire run.

Features

  • A Mesmerizing Physics Toy: Watch thousands of droplets cascade in a satisfying, emergent simulation.

  • Three Deeply Strategic Modes: Discover the playstyle that fits you best.

  • Vast Meta-Progression: Unlock dozens of permanent Mantras to discover powerful synergies and create game-breaking builds.

  • Unlockable Endless Mode: Prove your mastery and push your creations to their absolute limit.

  • Minimalist Zen Aesthetic: A clean, calming visual style and a dynamic, generative soundtrack that make the game a pleasure to watch and listen to.

System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any OpenGL 3.3 / DirectX 11 compatible card
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: A dedicated GPU or modern integrated graphics
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Any OpenGL 3.3 / DirectX 11 compatible card
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 12 (Monterey)
    • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: A dedicated GPU or modern integrated graphics
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 (or equivalent Linux)
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better
    • Memory: 500 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Any OpenGL 3.3 / DirectX 11 compatible card
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 (or equivalent Linux)
    • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: A dedicated GPU or modern integrated graphics
    • Storage: 1 GB available space

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