PlayfeedGames like DRAINUS
by Team Ladybug, WSS playground
DRAINUS is a side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up: shooting, absorbing energy bullets and upgrading ship functions. Atria Valkyrie and Ikaruga play most like DRAINUS. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its shoot 'em up, bullet hell and side scroller.
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Atria Valkyrie
Oct 1, 2020 · Kinko Game Studio
Both: Female Protagonist · Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
2D sci-fi top-down shoot 'em up. Piloting hovercrafts, absorbing enemy bullets and battling mechanical leviathans.
Top-Down ShooterFemale ProtagonistShoot 'Em UpHero ShooterBullet HellAnimeArcadeCasualScore AttackBullet TimeCycle Chaser H-5
Mar 31, 2023 · PD_CGT
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell · Side Scroller
Side-view 2D post-apocalyptic horizontal arcade shoot 'em up, hand-drawn vector graphics. Shooting waves of foes, harvesting energy and tracking scores.
Shoot 'Em UpArcadeScore AttackHand-drawnBullet HellPost-apocalypticActionSide Scroller2DShooterSine Mora EX
Aug 8, 2017 · Digital Reality, Grasshopper Manufacture, Gyroscope Games
Both: Side Scroller · Shoot 'Em Up · Bullet Hell
2D steampunk side-scrolling shoot 'em up, anime inspired 2.5D. Shooting, manipulating time and fighting bosses.
Side ScrollerShoot 'Em UpBullet HellPvPDifficultArcadeShooterFemale Protagonist2.5D2D👍 464Deathsmiles
Mar 10, 2016 · CAVE Interactive CO.,LTD.
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Female Protagonist
Side-view 2D fantasy bullet hell shoot 'em up, anime gothic horror. Shooting, defending and cooperative play.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpActionArcadeAnimeGothicFemale ProtagonistIndieGreat SoundtrackSide Scroller👍 574DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
Dec 3, 2015 · Pyramid
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Side Scroller · Bullet Hell
Side-view 2D sci-fi shoot 'em up, arcade-style. Shooting enemies and navigating branching environments.
Shoot 'Em UpArcadeActionGreat SoundtrackSide ScrollerBullet Hell4 Player LocalLocal Co-OpSpaceShooter👍 718Gundemonium Recollection
Sep 27, 2011 · Platine Dispositif
Both: Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up · Female Protagonist
Side-view 2D fantasy bullet hell shoot 'em up, retro anime-style. Shooting, defeating bosses and modifying weaponry.
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpAnimeIndieAction2DFemale ProtagonistShooterArcadeGreat Soundtrack👍 107Project X: Light Years
Aug 15, 2025 · MK_Games
Both: Side Scroller · Bullet Hell · Shoot 'Em Up
2D sci-fi side-scrolling shoot 'em up, modern colorful graphics. Navigating enemy zones, battling foes and bosses, collecting power-ups.
Side ScrollerBullet HellShoot 'Em UpCompetitiveShooterArcade2DLinearControllerAction👍 144