Drifter

Made for A Lil Summer Game Jam — Theme: "Drifting"

You're a lone captain adrift with nothing but a boat, a cannon, and a will to survive. Fight through 10 escalating waves of sea creatures, grabbing randomized upgrades between waves to build out your run — then face down a teleporting boss Captain and his puffer fish squadron in the final showdown.

How it plays: Enemies swarm in from every side. Keep moving, keep firing, and pick your upgrades wisely — every wave gets tougher, and the clock is always ticking. Wood planks dropped by defeated enemies are health pickups — grab them to stay in the fight.

Choose your weapon: Pick your rig early and build around it:

• Precision Cannon — rapid burst-fire, rewards accuracy
• Shotgun Rig — wide spread, shreds groups up close
• Sniper Rig — piercing shots that punch through multiple enemies

Upgrades: Every upgrade choice rolls a rarity — Common, Rare, Epic, or Legendary — with higher rarities unlocking stronger, sometimes wild effects. Stack explosive rounds, grow your boat into a tankier hull, gamble on a glass-cannon build, or surround yourself in orbiting cannonballs that launch outward every time you dash.

The Boss: Survive to Wave 10 and the ocean itself turns against you — a teleporting Captain who alternates attack patterns while puffer fish rush in from both flanks in staggered waves. Time your dashes, watch his tells, and finish the fight.

Controls:

• Move: WASD
• Fire: Left Mouse Button (hold to fire continuously)
• Dash: Spacebar (grants brief invincibility, rams enemies in your path)
• Hold Tab: View your current upgrades