The Drain (2025)

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

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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.

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