Skybound Drifter

Skybound Drifter drops you onto a chain of floating islands with a glider and a lot of curiosity. There's no combat pressure here; the game is about finding paths, solving environmental puzzles, and piecing together what happened to the sky.

Movement is the highlight. Gliding between islands feels breezy, and the puzzles usually involve rerouting wind currents or aligning old machinery. Nothing is too hard, but the discovery keeps you moving.

It's a calm, unhurried game, which is either the point or the drawback depending on your mood. We found it a nice palate cleanser between tenser strategy sessions.

What we liked

• Relaxing glide-based traversal
• Environmental puzzles that respect you
• Gorgeous, quiet island design