Rank 01Why this
Shares replayability and resource management with DrainSim.
- $14.99 (Price checked Oct 12)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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.
Rank 01Why this
Shares replayability and resource management with DrainSim.
Rank 02Why this
Shares environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving with DrainSim.
Rank 03Why this
Shares water physics with DrainSim.

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

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

Why this: Shares physics simulation with DrainSim.

Why this: Shares environmental interaction and replayability with DrainSim.

Shares replayability and resource management with DrainSim.
Shares environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving with DrainSim.
Shares time management and resource management with DrainSim.
Shares environmental interaction and replayability with DrainSim.
Shares replayability and puzzle solving with DrainSim.

Players highlight
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below DrainSim at current Steam store prices.

Why this: Shares physics simulation and replayability with DrainSim.

Why this: Shares replayability and puzzle solving with DrainSim.

Why this: Same relaxing mood as DrainSim.

Why this: Same chill mood as DrainSim.

Why this: Shares time management and replayability with DrainSim.


Why this: Shares physics simulation with DrainSim.

Why this: Shares time management and resource management with DrainSim.
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

Why this: Shares replayability and resource management with DrainSim.

Why this: Shares environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving with DrainSim.

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

Why this: Shares physics simulation with DrainSim.

Why this: Shares environmental interaction and replayability with 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.
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
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…”
People who play it also play: Cash Cleaner Simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2, Timberborn
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.
DrainSim is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DrainSim are Cash Cleaner Simulator, PowerWash Simulator 2, Timberborn.
DrainSim was developed by CodePeas.