How many people are playing DRAINUS right now?

0 people are playing DRAINUS on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is DRAINUS's all-time peak player count?

DRAINUS's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 185, reached in May 2022.

Is DRAINUS good? What do Steam reviews say?

96% of 1,121 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).

How much does DRAINUS cost on Steam?

DRAINUS costs $7.49 on Steam (US), 50% off right now.

Does DRAINUS work on Steam Deck?

DRAINUS is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

DRAINUS

by Team Ladybug, WSS playground · published by WSS playground, Alliance Arts · Released May 22, 2022

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Review score

96% positive

Overwhelmingly Positive1,121 reviews

Owners (est.)50K–100K

24h peak

Highest seen185

May 20224.5 years ago

Price on Steam

$7.49 −50%

$14.99Lowest ever $7.49 Oct 2026

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Reviews

96% positive of 1,121 · Overwhelmingly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

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✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Feb 2, 2023, 8:00 AM UTC
Build 10363188the current build when we started tracking208 MB on Windows

Patch notes

Feb 2, 2023
PatchVer1.0.6.1 Update - 10 New Additional Languages
Thank you very much for your continued support for DRAINUS. We're excited to announce full support for 10 additional languages, so now you get to enjoy the game in your preferred language! Additional Languages: French / Italian / German / Spanish - Latin Ameri…
Jun 8, 2022
PatchUpdate Ver 1.0.3.4
Thank you all for your continuous support for DRAINUS. Please find the full list of changes below: Stealth bumper option added for EASY and NORMAL modes Stealth bumper helps prevent collisions with walls, but players will no longer be able to glide through wal…
Jun 2, 2022
PatchUpdate Ver 1.0.3.1
Thank you all for your continuous support for DRAINUS. Please find the full list of changes below: Fixes Fixed issue where part of the screen can be covered with unnecessary slides We hope you continue to enjoy DRAINUS! https://store.steampowered.com/app/19753…
Jun 1, 2022
PatchUpdate Ver 1.0.2.9
Thank you all for your continuous support for DRAINUS. Please find the full list of changes below: Adjustments Added boundaries and a slider icon to the guard and bomb gauges for improved visibility We hope you continue to enjoy DRAINUS! https://store.steampow…
May 31, 2022
PatchUpdate Ver 1.0.2.8
Thank you all for your continuous support for DRAINUS. Please find the full list of changes below: Fixes/Changes: Arcade Mode Addition of 3 new modes (Normal, Hard, Extended Modes) Added time display for enemies with score time limits Users can now pause game …
May 26, 2022
PatchUpdate Ver1.0.2.1 - Additional Functions and Adjustments
Thank you all for your continuous support for DRAINUS. Please find the full list of changes below: Fixes/Changes: Added a function to turn on/off screen shake out of events in GAME SETTING Added function that allows analog stick controls in the KEY CONFIG Impr…

Other news (6)

Jan 16, 2025
Team Ladybug's First Original Metroidvania: Blade Chimera Out Now!
Dear Ladybug fans, Today, we're proud to have released Blade Chimera, Team Ladybug's very first original Metroidvania! As another original game by Ladybug, there might be a special cameo from a certain DRAINUS character... A demo is available on Steam, so plea…
Dec 16, 2024
Team Ladybug's First Original Metroidvania: New Blade Chimera Demo Out Now!
Dear all, There's only a month left until the release of Blade Chimera, Team Ladybug's very first original Metroidvania, on January 16, 2025! You might already know Team Ladybug's well acclaimed ability to develop original games from playing DRAINUS. Blade Chi…
Nov 22, 2022
Nominate DRAINUS for the Steam Awards!
Hello everyone, Released back in May without much fanfare, DRAINUS has caught the gaming community by surprise, receiving many positive reviews along the way. DRAINUS, Team Ladybug’s first original IP, is a side-scrolling shooter that retains all that is good …
May 27, 2022
DRAINUS Arcade mode's scoring system
Hello everyone, Thank you for playing and supporting DRAINUS. We along with the developers, Team Ladybug, are happy to hear all of your high praise and feedback on DRAINUS. We have received several questions regarding the Arcade mode so we would like to take t…
May 23, 2022
A brand new sidescrolling shmup just surprise-launched on Steam
The Indie Live Expo, a two-day digital showcase for indie games broadcast in English, Japanese, and Chinese, just wrapped up. Over 400 games were shown, including some we'd seen before and some that were totally new. Among the new games was the latest fro…
May 22, 2022
Team Ladybug's Latest Original Shooting Game, DRAINUS is available now!

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 96% on 2026-11-01 → 96% today (1,121 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Sale −50%$7.49 (was $14.99)

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DLC

1 item on Steam, newest first.

DRAINUS Original Soundtrack
$3.99−50%100% positive

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DRAINUS player count and quick facts

How many people are playing DRAINUS right now?: 0 people are playing DRAINUS on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 4 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is DRAINUS's all-time peak player count?: DRAINUS's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 185, reached in May 2022.
Is DRAINUS good? What do Steam reviews say?: 96% of 1,121 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).
How much does DRAINUS cost on Steam?: DRAINUS costs $7.49 on Steam (US), 50% off right now.
Does DRAINUS work on Steam Deck?: DRAINUS is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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Store info

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: Team Ladybug, WSS playground
Publisher: WSS playground, Alliance Arts
Release date: May 22, 2022
Install size: 200 MB minimum
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie · All
Steam app ID: 1975360

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