Choose DRAINUS
Choose DRAINUS if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. DRAINUS launched in 2022.
DRAINUS vs Kamikaze Empire
DRAINUS and Kamikaze Empire both land in Action, Indie 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. DRAINUS (2022) is 4 years older than Kamikaze Empire (2026). Kamikaze Empire is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than DRAINUS (10.39 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Kamikaze Empire
Choose Kamikaze Empire if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 31% cheaper on the Steam Store. Kamikaze Empire launched in 2026.
Both DRAINUS and Kamikaze Empire sit in Action and Indie 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
 DRAINUS |  Kamikaze Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 10.39 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.9% positive (563 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Ladybug, WSS playground | Kamikaze Kobo |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- DRAINUS (2022) is 4 years older than Kamikaze Empire (2026).
- Kamikaze Empire is currently ~31% cheaper on Steam than DRAINUS (10.39 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- DRAINUS is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Kamikaze Empire has no Deck rating yet.
DRAINUS vs Kamikaze Empire — FAQ
- Should I play DRAINUS or Kamikaze Empire first?
- If you want chronology, DRAINUS (2022) came out before Kamikaze Empire (2026). 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 DRAINUS and Kamikaze Empire similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.
- Does DRAINUS run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — DRAINUS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Kamikaze Empire doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.