Rank 01Games like DRAINUS
- 26 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked DRAINUS also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for DRAINUS: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
- $12.49
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Rank 03
Rank 04 
R-Type Final 2
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
Rank 05 
Gun Wings
Why this: Shares bullet absorption with DRAINUS.
Rank 06 
Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
Why this: Shares ship customization with DRAINUS.
Rank 07 
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Also Side Scroller, like DRAINUS.
Rank 08 
SATAZIUS
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
- Released: 2022
- Developer: Team Ladybug, WSS playground
- Price: $14.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 96% of 563 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Absorb mechanic turns bullets into offense
- Forgiving difficulty with high score incentives
- Pixel art visuals evoke playstation era classics
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below DRAINUS at current Steam store prices.
Drifting Lands
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
Graze Counter GM
Why this: Another Action close to DRAINUS.
Sora
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
CYGNI: All Guns Blazing
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
Hellsinker.
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
STELLATUM
Why this: Shares ship customization with DRAINUS.
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Why this: Also Side Scroller, like DRAINUS.
WOLFLAME
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to DRAINUS, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Jigoku Kisetsukan: Sense of the Seasons
Why this: Another Indie close to DRAINUS.
Altitude
Why this: Another Action close to DRAINUS.
Princess Remedy in a World of Hurt
Why this: Another Action close to DRAINUS.
Gun Devil
Why this: Another Action close to DRAINUS.
Echoes+
Why this: Another Action close to DRAINUS.
Shooty Skies
Why this: Another Action close to DRAINUS.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ikaruga
Why this: Shares bullet absorption with DRAINUS.
Earthion
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like DRAINUS.
Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
Why this: Shares ship customization with DRAINUS.
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Also Side Scroller, like DRAINUS.
About DRAINUS
If DRAINUS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ikaruga, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours and Earthion — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its bullet absorption and power up recovery. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About DRAINUS: This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Is DRAINUS worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 563 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $14.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Absorb mechanic turns bullets into offense
- Forgiving difficulty with high score incentives
- Pixel art visuals evoke playstation era classics
- Ship customization mid combat
People who play it also play: Ikaruga, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours, Earthion
Frequently asked about DRAINUS
Can I run it?
Is DRAINUS verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — DRAINUS is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does DRAINUS cost?
DRAINUS is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to DRAINUS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DRAINUS are Ikaruga, DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours, Earthion.
Who developed DRAINUS?
DRAINUS was developed by Team Ladybug, WSS playground and published by WSS playground, Alliance Arts.