Drifting through life, seeing wherever it’ll take him, Mick Carter is thrown into the deep end when he witnesses a murder and becomes the next victim soon after. But what they couldn’t predict was that Carter would resurface—the same man but with a newfound existence.

What’s a dead man walking got to do with his day but enact revenge on the same people that disposed of him like he was nothing?

Silhouette of a man getting shot as Mick Carter stands behind cover

With death around every corner, life insideThe Drifteris feeling more and more like aFinal Destinationmovie. Here we’ll show you every single choice you should make to keep Carter standing long enough to unearth the mystery surrounding that dark day and clear his name as the Bucket Butcher.

All chapters and choices in The Drifter: Full walkthrough

Prologue

As this is a lead-up to the murder mystery and acts as the origin for Carter’s strange resurrection abilities, there aren’t really any ways you’re able to mess up the prologue. This entire section is scripted, but here’s everything we clicked on and the order we did it in:

Chapter 1: Welcoming Party

Carter’s phone dies before he can get his sister Annie’s address. The hunt to recharge his phone is on.

Overpass

Chapter 2: Deceased Estate

Carter’s back from the dead, escaping the same fate that took so many before him. What gave him this chance? How much time has passed?

Herald

Chapter 3: From Out The Grave

The cold reminder hits Carter hard. A soft, comforting voice wakes him at his son’s grave. It’s Sarah, his wife. At least you made it to the funeral.

Hospital

Chapter 4: The Hunter Hunted

What felt like a never-ending night is coming to its end after explaining everything that’s happened so far to Sarah. Finally, there’s a moment of peace for Carter. But he can’t rest yet, not when his sister has just joined the missing persons list alongside that reporter, Angela Grace.

Chapter 5: Chains That Bind

Chasing leads, Carter finds himself on Hull Road, feeling like he’s close to Biotech’s location. He’s safe for now, but he’s heading into the eye of the storm.

Chapter 6: Best Laid Plans

With multiple surprising alliances formed, Carter is one step closer to finding Annie.

Chapter 7: Rogue Hypothesis

Twists and turns keep coming at Carter, it’s getting harder and harder to keep up. It’s starting to look like everyone but Carter knows what’s going on.

First floor

Chapter 8: A Lesson in History

Just as Carter suspected, Roth was up to something. But it’s too late. He’ll stop at nothing to be with his wife again.

Fifth floor

Chapter 9: Ascent Into Madness

The truth has been revealed. We’ve come full circle. It’s time to put a stop to this madness. Break the cycle.

You’ve broken the cycle and reached the end ofThe Drifter.

Train track wide establishing shot

Carter submerged in the reservoir, his hands bound

Carter looking through cemetery office window

Carter holding Alec’s headstone

Carter in a pitch black chamber, looking up at the hole he fell down

Carter buried alive

Annie’s abandoned car in The Drifter

Carter looking at a strange creature in Holden’s place

Carter, Hara, and Holden approaching a gate