The Drifter alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Drifter (Video game reviews, Action RPG and Game development). The closest matches are Game File, Endless Clouds Updates and The Besties. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Drifter
The digital man of the modern era.
- Video game reviews
- Action RPG
- Game development
- RE Engine
- 1Game File29K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Game File publishes weekly video game reviews, industry news, and legal or business case studies for gamers and industry observers. The publication mixes hands-on reviews of titles like Ghost of Yotei and Star Wars…
Likely audience: Game developers
2 shared topics
- 2Endless Clouds Updates82K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago
Official Updates From All Endless Clouds Projects.
Likely audience: RPG enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 3The Besties18K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: The Besties publishes podcast-style newsletters reviewing video games and discussing gaming industry news, ranging from major releases like Control Resonant and Fire Emblem to indie titles such as Blood Dungeon and…
Likely audience: Video game enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 4packagemain.tech15K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Hands-on, practical and real-world tutorials that you can use to build your software development skills. Main topics: Backend, Databases, Software Architecture, DevOps, Distributed Systems, APIs.
Likely audience: Go developers
1 shared topic
- 5The mobilegamer.biz newsletter13K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago
What's going on in the mobile games business.
Likely audience: Mobile game developers
1 shared topic
- 6イケハヤラジオ&コラム12K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago
AI活用、マーケティング、経済、政治、仮想通貨、資産運用などなど、幅広く語ります。
Likely audience: Indie game developers
1 shared topic
- 7AI and Games8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: AI and Games publishes weekly industry news, conference coverage, and technical deep dives into artificial intelligence for video games, targeting developers, publishers, and enthusiasts. The content mixes event…
Likely audience: Game developers
1 shared topic
- 8Kor Paragon8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago
Drag Performer We deconstruct the signs of costume, conceptual performance, and the architecture of the queer villain in the media. A space for academic and provocative analysis to understand how clothing, makeup, and…
Likely audience: drag performers
1 shared topic
- 9Video Games Industry Memo7K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago
From recent posts: The Video Games Industry Memo is a business-focused newsletter covering the video game industry's commercial, regulatory, and cultural landscape. It publishes a mix of format types, including industry analysis…
Likely audience: Game developers
1 shared topic
- 10Patife7K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 47 days ago
Informações gamers positivas, pq game é diversão e seu momento sagrado de descanso
Likely audience: Flight simulation enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 11SAE Institute Belgrade7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago
SAE Institute Belgrade is a creative media institute for Audio, Animation, Multimedia and Film Production, based in downtown Belgrade, at the very heart of the city.
Likely audience: Aspiring audio engineers
1 shared topic
- 12ᴘʀᴏᴍᴘᴛᴏᴡʏ 🤖7K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago
From recent posts: Promptowy is a Polish newsletter that publishes AI tool reviews, software discount codes, indie game updates, and tutorials on prompt engineering and creative workflows. The publication mixes resource lists…
Likely audience: Content creators
1 shared topic
- 13The Ink Stained Wretch5K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Likely audience: freelance illustrators
1 shared topic
- 14Friends Per Second4K subscribers
Substacklast post Jun 22, 2026
From recent posts: Friends Per Second publishes weekly video game industry news, hardware reviews, and developer interviews in both newsletter and podcast formats. The publication targets gamers and industry professionals with recurring…
Likely audience: Gaming enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 15Colleen Doran's Funny Business3K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Colleen Doran's Funny Business publishes a mix of art technique essays, industry advice, and fandom coverage. Content ranges from comic book dimensions and oil painting chemistry to creator rights and budget supply…
Likely audience: comic book enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 16Reconnect Recap1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Likely audience: gaming enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17Game & Word1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago
Where gaming meets humanity. Games + Arts + Sciences + Humanities. A 2022 Substack Featured Publication!
Likely audience: Casual gamers
1 shared topic
- 18
GhostWeekly · last post 31 days ago
Video games, the internet and what comes after
Likely audience: Star Wars fans
1 shared topic
- 19
GhostWeekly · last post 21 days ago
Where players discover their next indie obsession, We help indie games get seen, played and shared.
Likely audience: Indie game enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 20
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
From recent posts: The Alinea Insight newsletter publishes data-driven analyses of video game sales, revenue performance, and platform strategy for a gaming industry audience.
Likely audience: Gaming industry analysts
1 shared topic
- 21
GhostWeekly · last post 30 days ago
A newsletter about video games and the game industry, from writer, consultant and former Edge editor Nathan Brown
Likely audience: game industry professionals
1 shared topic
- 22
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: DCAIPulse publishes technical guides on AI video generation, 3D character design, and image editing workflows. The publication targets creators seeking practical strategies for prompt engineering and cinematic…
Likely audience: 3D animators
1 shared topic
- 23
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Writing and podcasting about Movies, Anime, TV & more!
Likely audience: podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 24
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
A quick weekly roundup of my work editing NPR's Gaming coverage and producing NPR's Here & Now.
Likely audience: Nintendo Switch gamers
1 shared topic
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