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DRAINUS

Developed by Team Ladybug, WSS playground · Published by WSS playground, Alliance Arts

ActionIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 22, 2022 Price$7.49 Metacritic81/100 Steam reviews1,077

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$7.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic81/100
Steam reviews1,077
Languages13
Achievements20
DLC1

Overview

An action, indie game by Team Ladybug, WSS playground, published by WSS playground — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive — 96% positive of 947
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:ActionShoot 'Em UpIndieShooterSingleplayer2DFemale ProtagonistBullet HellPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerArcadeSci-fi

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for DRAINUS.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Open GL compliant video card
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Supported languages (13)

JapaneseEnglishSimplified ChineseFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - Latin AmericaThaiTurkishPortuguese - BrazilTraditional ChineseKoreanRussian

DRAINUS FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is DRAINUS?

Steam classifies DRAINUS as a Action, Indie game, developed by Team Ladybug, WSS playground. 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.

How much does DRAINUS cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists DRAINUS at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is DRAINUS single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for DRAINUS: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is DRAINUS on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists DRAINUS for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is DRAINUS out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 22, 2022.

What platforms is DRAINUS on?

DRAINUS is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is DRAINUS single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does DRAINUS cost?

Steam lists it at $7.49.

Does DRAINUS have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for DRAINUS.

What is DRAINUS's Metacritic score?

DRAINUS has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made DRAINUS?

DRAINUS is developed by Team Ladybug, WSS playground and published by WSS playground, Alliance Arts.

Where to get DRAINUS

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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