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Games like DrainSim

  • 21 games
  • Updated Oct 12, 2026

Players who liked DrainSim also play

The closest matches to DrainSim: Cash Cleaner Simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2, Timberborn, Leaf it Alone, and Recycling Center Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

  1. Rank 01

    Why this

    Shares replayability and resource management with DrainSim.

    • $14.99 (Price checked Oct 12)
    • 2025
  2. Rank 02

    Why this

    Shares environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving with DrainSim.

    • $24.99 (Price checked Oct 12)
    • 2025
  3. Rank 03

    Why this

    Shares water physics with DrainSim.

    • $34.99 (Price checked Oct 12)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2026
  1. Rank 04

    Leaf it Alone

    Why this: Shares tool customization and score chasing with DrainSim.

    • $5.99 (Price checked Oct 12)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2025
  2. Rank 05

    Recycling Center Simulator

    Why this: Shares time management and resource management with DrainSim.

    • $19.99 (Price checked Oct 10)
    • Deck Playable
    • 2024
  3. Rank 06

    Teardown

    Why this: Shares physics simulation with DrainSim.

    • $29.99 (Price checked Oct 12)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2022
  4. Rank 07

    Airport X-Ray Simulator

    Why this: Shares environmental interaction and replayability with DrainSim.

    • $12.99 (Price checked Oct 10)
    • Deck Verified
    • 2024

The full ranked list: top 24 games like DrainSim

Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
  1. 1
    Cash Cleaner Simulator

    Shares replayability and resource management with DrainSim.

    • 92% of 3,574 reviews
  2. 2
    PowerWash Simulator 2

    Shares environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving with DrainSim.

    • 93% of 6,664 reviews
  3. 3
    Timberborn

    Shares water physics with DrainSim.

    • 96% of 22,640 reviews
  4. 4
    Leaf it Alone

    Shares tool customization and score chasing with DrainSim.

    • 97% of 2,003 reviews
  5. 5
    Recycling Center Simulator

    Shares time management and resource management with DrainSim.

    • 81% of 935 reviews
  6. 6
    Teardown

    Shares physics simulation with DrainSim.

    • 96% of 73,315 reviews
  7. 7
    Airport X-Ray Simulator

    Shares environmental interaction and replayability with DrainSim.

    • 86% of 145 reviews
  8. 8
    Waterpark Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 96% of 6,657 reviews
  9. 9
    Dishwashing Simulator

    Genres: Simulation

    • 87% of 388 reviews
  10. 10
    MineMogul

    Shares physics simulation and resource management with DrainSim.

    • 96% of 2,723 reviews
  11. 11
    Claw Machine Sim

    Shares physics simulation and replayability with DrainSim.

    • 96% of 104 reviews
  12. 12
    Hozy

    Shares environmental interaction with DrainSim.

    • 79% of 1,134 reviews
  13. 13
    FISHERY

    Also Underwater and Nature, like DrainSim.

    • 83% of 296 reviews
  14. 14
    Deconstruction Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 72% of 599 reviews
  15. 15
    Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!

    Shares replayability and puzzle solving with DrainSim.

    • 96% of 618 reviews
  16. 16
    Ranch Farm and Store Simulator

    Genres: Indie, Simulation

    • 87% of 85 reviews
  17. 17
    Firefighting Simulator: Ignite

    Same atmospheric mood as DrainSim.

    • 78% of 781 reviews
  18. 18
    Snow Plowing Simulator

    Same relaxing mood as DrainSim.

    • 64% of 180 reviews
  19. 19
    Lawn Mowing Simulator

    Same chill mood as DrainSim.

    • 75% of 1,654 reviews
  20. 20
    Garden Simulator

    Genres: Simulation, Casual

    • 81% of 199 reviews
  21. 21
    Hardspace: Shipbreaker

    Genres: Simulation

    • 90% of 15,871 reviews
  22. 22
    Farming Simulator 25

    Genres: Simulation

    • 85% of 13,592 reviews
  23. 23
    Parcel Simulator

    Shares time management and replayability with DrainSim.

    • 93% of 1,425 reviews
  24. 24
    Projected Dreams

    Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual

    • 99% of 82 reviews
DrainSim — Steam game cover
  • Released: 2026
  • Developer: CodePeas
  • Price: $14.99checked Oct 12
  • Steam Deck: Deck Playable
  • 92% of 1,018 reviews
  • Genres: Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access
  • Platforms: Windows

Players highlight

  • Impressive water physics
  • Impressive water physics that feel realistic and satisfying
  • Star rating system for replaying levels at different speeds
  • Atmospheric
  • Chill
  • Relaxing

More games like DrainSim, sliced differently

About DrainSim

The closest matches to DrainSim: Cash Cleaner Simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2, Timberborn, Leaf it Alone, and Recycling Center Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

If DrainSim is your kind of game, the closest matches are Cash Cleaner Simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2 and Timberborn — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and relaxing, and single out its environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

DrainSim is an upcoming indie simulation and casual game from CodePeas, launching in Early Access at $14.99. Players manage flooded urban environments using physics-based tools such as rakes and submersible pumps, applying environmental interaction and puzzle-solving mechanics to redirect water flow. Reviewers highlight impressive water physics that feel realistic and satisfying, with players describing the satisfaction of watching water flow exactly as they have directed. The game features a star rating system encouraging replayability across levels at different speeds, while tactical positioning of tools matters for optimal drainage. DrainSim runs Playable on Steam Deck and has earned a 92% positive rating from over 1000 Steam reviews. Players describe the overall experience as atmospheric, chill, and relaxing.

About DrainSim: Dive into DrainSim and seize control of the floods! Clear the city's submerged streets, with a huge range of different tools from rakes to submersible pumps. Embrace the satisfaction of restoring the water flow. Become the city's hero, one drain at a time.

Is DrainSim worth buying?

  • 92% of 1,018 Steam reviews are positive.
  • Last 30 days: 89% positive across 116 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
  • Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
  • Price: $14.99 (checked Oct 13).
  • People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
  • Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.

What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews

Top critical reviews

The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.

“as the game stands, it's absolute garbage. I realize that it is just into early access but seriously, this game needs a lot of work before it is worth $20 (on sale). The demo is fun but once you get past the demo levels the game becomes…”
15 h played
More negative reviews on Steam ↗

People who play it also play: Cash Cleaner Simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2, Timberborn

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Frequently asked about DrainSim

Can I run it?

Does DrainSim run on Steam Deck?

DrainSim is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.

How much does DrainSim cost?

DrainSim is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).

What games are most similar to DrainSim?

Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DrainSim are Cash Cleaner Simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2, Timberborn.

Who developed DrainSim?

DrainSim was developed by CodePeas.