Choose R-Type Final 2
Choose R-Type Final 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. R-Type Final 2 launched in 2021.
R-Type Final 2 vs DRAINUS
R-Type Final 2 and DRAINUS both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. R-Type Final 2 (2021) is 1 year older than DRAINUS (2022). DRAINUS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than R-Type Final 2 (77.7% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose DRAINUS
Choose DRAINUS if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.9% positive across 563 reviews.
Both R-Type Final 2 and DRAINUS sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 R-Type Final 2 |  DRAINUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 7.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.7% positive (287 reviews) | 95.9% positive (563 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Granzella Inc. | Team Ladybug, WSS playground |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- R-Type Final 2 (2021) is 1 year older than DRAINUS (2022).
- DRAINUS scores higher on Steam reviews (95.9% positive) than R-Type Final 2 (77.7% positive).
- DRAINUS is currently ~81% cheaper on Steam than R-Type Final 2 (7.49 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: R-Type Final 2 is Deck Playable, DRAINUS is Deck Verified.
R-Type Final 2 vs DRAINUS — FAQ
- Which is better, R-Type Final 2 or DRAINUS?
- On Steam reviews DRAINUS scores higher (95.9% positive) than R-Type Final 2 (77.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, DRAINUS is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play R-Type Final 2 or DRAINUS first?
- If you want chronology, R-Type Final 2 (2021) came out before DRAINUS (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are R-Type Final 2 and DRAINUS similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.