Underplayed Gems

The Drain (2025)

The Drain cover
Developer
Hatokuma Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.7 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, strategic roguelite where you navigate a dark, culty night under a punishing deadline, reacting to sound-based threats.

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What players say

Players praise the challenging, addictive roguelite gameplay and its risk/reward strategy, but note that mechanical clarity is low. Many are excited for future updates while some feel the daytime exploration stage needs more content.

Screenshots

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