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The Drain

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The Drain

Feed your master before sunrise. Noise gets you killed. Upgrades cost your life. Death means new body parts to try out. And what do you do during the day...? Well, that's another story. The Drain is a hand-drawn action roguelite inspired by campy '80s and '90s horror, with a sparkle of sunshine.

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"It's tough being the servant of an Evil God"

After the sun sets and the clock strikes midnight, your task begins: you must feed your master before the first light of dawn. How hard can it possibly be to survive the night?...
The Drain (Previously KAISA: Resurrection) is a challenging, strategic roguelite with a dark, culty vibe and a sound-based threat system.

Beware of the Shopkeeper.

Not all entities in the world care for your mission or existence...
Make too much noise at night and find out more about the crushing fist of the Shopkeeper.

 

Death & Creation

What is death really? When you are in the service of an evil God, it's not without its perks! When you die horribly it's more of an opportunity to be reassembled with new exciting body parts you found on your previous attempt.

Death is not the end, just an opportunity for self-improvement!

Daytime

During the daylight hours when you master sleeps, what you do is up to you. This is a race against the clock. Scavenge the house, acquire upgrades, and perhaps find a way to stretch your freedom from your demanding God.

Just make sure to be back before midnight.

The Drain - Roadmap

 

Gameplay:

  • Night-Time, Feed your master in a difficult small arena battler setting. 

  • Daytime, Scavenge, Prepare and explore.

  • Unlock new weapons, body parts and upgrades.

  • Set in a world heavily inspired by 90s campy horror.

  • Beware of the noise you make.

  • Not everything is as it seems.

About us:

  • We’re a small, passionate two-man team that has been working hard for over 3 years to bring this game to life. 

    Magnus the artist: Leading the project, does the visuals, sound fx and gameplay side of things.

    Björn the programmer: Makes it all run with… dark magic?

    Our Vision

  • The Drain is meant to be a hard, this is not a straight hack and slash, it's more of a delicate stab in the dark. It’s challenging, bloody, and unforgiving, but every victory is earned.



    Your task has already begun. The Drain commands you. Wishlist now, or join our Early Access!

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Hotfix 0.2.13 Minor Update 0.2.12 Hotfix 0.2.10 and 0.2.11
System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD FX-6300
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities.
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 11.0+
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 5000
  • Storage: 10 GB available space

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Recommended:
    Game details Languages, features & support
    Publisher
    Hatokuma Games
    Brazilian rating
    12
    Steam Germany rating
    6
    Achievements
    36
    Controller support
    full
    Features
    Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Gamepad Recommended, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Stats, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
    Languages
    English
    Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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    Controller support: unknown
    Structured language support (1)
    LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
    EnglishYesNoNo
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    Value Score

    Fair Value — 93th percentile.

    Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 93th percentile. Priced as Premium at $12.99.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is The Drain worth buying right now?
    Wait — $12.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
    When does The Drain go on sale?
    Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
    Is The Drain free to play?
    The Drain costs $12.99 on Steam.
    What genre is The Drain?
    The Drain is a Action, Indie, Early Access game.
    Who developed The Drain?
    The Drain was developed by Hatokuma Games and published by Hatokuma Games.
    What platforms does The Drain support?
    Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.