Driftland: The Magic Revival similar games & best alternatives

Driftland: The Magic Revival

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 5 • 2019

Should you play it?

After a devastating war between ancient mages, a powerful spell is all that holds together the shattered planet of Driftland. Take on the role of a powerful mage capable of moving and connecting floating lands, develop a mighty empire, and restore Driftland to its former glory!

What works
  • Unique floating island mechanics
  • Relaxing slow-paced gameplay
  • Indirect unit control system
  • Engaging resource and economy management
  • Beautiful graphics and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited multiplayer and community
  • Ai difficulty and behavior issues
  • Minimal narrative and campaign depth
  • Some repetitiveness in late game
  • Lack of unit variety and direct control

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Dungeons 2

  • War for the Overworld

  • Hearthlands

  • Startopia

  • Godhood

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  • Yaoling: Mythical Journey

  • Darfall

  • Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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  • Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander (LIGHTSPEED EDITION)

  • Deity Empires
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Driftland: The Magic Revival: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Thrill.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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