Play as Killbert, a determined scavenger, and navigate the perilous waterways of The Drain in this action-packed PC game. Rail-grind along pipes to evade enemies and seize high ground, while wielding a magnetic arm to attract or repulse objects. Blast foes, execute melee attacks, boosts, ground slams, and direction switches to push forward through trashpunk landscapes.
The Drain shifts dynamically during runs, with floods reshaping levels and demanding sharp traversal skills. Gather items, fulfill objectives, and explore for buffs that boost survival chances. Action fans who relish fast-paced grinding, magnetic manipulation, and adaptive environments will find a solid challenge here.
Venture into The Drain's treacherous waterways in Drain Runner, a student project made by a group of aspiring game developers! Play as Killbert, a stubborn criminal scavenger who braves The Drain at the promise of priceless treasures from a bygone era. Use his magnetic arm and killer instinct to survive the denizens that inhabit The Drain as you rail-grind and blast your way through a series of evocative trashpunk environments. Collect valuable items and complete objectives to improve your odds of survival!
Core mechanics:
- Rail grind on pipes to quickly get out of harm's way and gain a positional advantage on enemies
- Watch as The Drain itself evolves in real time during your playthrough
- Attract and repulse objects with Killbert's magnetic arm
- Complete objectives and explore the environment to get powerful buffs
- Master traversal to escape The Drain's intermittent floods as they wash pieces of the level away
Controls:
WASD - Move
Left Click - Shoot
Right Click - Magnetize
E (on ground) - Melee
E (on rail) - Boost
E (in air) - Ground Slam
E (with magnetized item) - Repulse
S (on rail) - Switch directions
A/D - Switch orientation
