Single-player games like DrainSim
Below are 9 single-player Steam games similar to DrainSim, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Be
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
Build, relax or explore in a beautiful world. Chill out next to a lake or build crazy structures (with friends!) Choose your own weather & time of day.
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Cash Cleaner Simulator
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
Check it, clean it, sort it, ship it. Welcome to the life of a cash cleaner. Take jobs from underworld contacts and clean some cash. Just don't try to leave...
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Tundra
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
Waddle, slide, and dive into a frozen adventure! Play as and alongside penguins, foxes, deer, and seals across the Arctic and Antarctic — climb icy cliffs, swim beneath the ice, and uncover hidden glowing worlds in a relaxing yet lively game about life in the cold.
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Nordic Lake
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
Develop your own Lake! Balance the food chain and make sure the lake remains inhabitable to all of its residents. Unlock over dozen different unique creatures, including fish and invertebrates. Collect codex of all the plants and creatures as you expand your lake, and make it look uniquely yours.
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Michelangelo: Stonemason Simulator
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
Shape stone into masterpieces as Michelangelo. Tap away, level up your skills, and create art – from a simple pillar to the world-famous David. A full evening's experience for the price of a cappuccino 😇
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Lawn Order
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
A leaf blower simulator with painstakingly crafted custom leaf physics. And zombies, a demon, fire hazards, and a really irritating lawn gnome.
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Garagiste: Winemaking Simulator
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
Make wine straight from your garage! The wine industry wasn't built for you — break in anyway. Start off with some store-bought grape juice and a leaky roof. Master the craft hands-on, build a cult following and put your bottle on the shelf right next to the big names.
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Shipwreck Discovery
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
Hunt Lionfish, plant coral, and save the reef! Created by marine science non-profit Lionfish Central, and narrated by the world-renowned marine scientist and researcher: Dr. Steve Gittings, Shipwreck Discovery immerses players in the world of real shipwrecks off the coast of Destin, Florida.
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Timberborn
Single-player alternative to DrainSim — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Indie and Simulation with DrainSim.
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A sandbox city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.