# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Cash Cleaner Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2488370/cash-cleaner-simulator) — Shares replayability and resource management with DrainSim. 3,574 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2488370/)
2. [PowerWash Simulator 2](https://imho.run/games/2968420/powerwash-simulator-2) — Shares environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving with DrainSim. 6,664 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2968420/)
3. [Timberborn](https://imho.run/games/1062090/timberborn) — Shares water physics with DrainSim. 22,640 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062090/)
4. [Leaf it Alone](https://imho.run/games/3981100/leaf-it-alone) — Shares tool customization and score chasing with DrainSim. 2,003 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3981100/)
5. [Recycling Center Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2928520/recycling-center-simulator) — Shares time management and resource management with DrainSim. 935 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2928520/)
6. [Teardown](https://imho.run/games/1167630/teardown) — Shares physics simulation with DrainSim. 73,315 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167630/)
7. [Airport X-Ray Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3079970/airport-x-ray-simulator) — Shares environmental interaction and replayability with DrainSim. 145 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3079970/)
8. [Waterpark Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3293260/waterpark-simulator) — A frequent pick in DrainSim players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,657 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3293260/)
9. [Dishwashing Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2747780/dishwashing-simulator) — A frequent pick in DrainSim players' libraries, and another Simulation. 388 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2747780/)
10. [MineMogul](https://imho.run/games/3846120/minemogul) — Shares physics simulation and resource management with DrainSim. 2,723 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3846120/)
11. [Claw Machine Sim](https://imho.run/games/2456120/claw-machine-sim) — Shares physics simulation and replayability with DrainSim. 104 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2456120/)
12. [Hozy](https://imho.run/games/3326230/hozy) — Shares environmental interaction with DrainSim. 1,134 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3326230/)
13. [FISHERY](https://imho.run/games/809730/fishery) — Also Underwater and Nature, like DrainSim. 296 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/809730/)
14. [Deconstruction Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2487150/deconstruction-simulator) — Shares time management and resource management with DrainSim. 599 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2487150/)
15. [Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!](https://imho.run/games/4197610/librarian-tidy-up-the-arcane-library) — Shares replayability and puzzle solving with DrainSim. 618 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4197610/)
16. [Ranch Farm and Store Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3706960/ranch-farm-and-store-simulator) — Also Nature, like DrainSim. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3706960/)
17. [Lawn Mowing Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1480560/lawn-mowing-simulator) — Also Nature, like DrainSim. 1,654 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1480560/)
18. [Snow Plowing Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2096030/snow-plowing-simulator) — Also Nature, like DrainSim. 180 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2096030/)
19. [Firefighting Simulator: Ignite](https://imho.run/games/1669480/firefighting-simulator-ignite) — Same atmospheric mood as DrainSim. 781 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1669480/)
20. [Garden Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1403310/garden-simulator) — Also Nature, like DrainSim. 199 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1403310/)
21. [Hardspace: Shipbreaker](https://imho.run/games/1161580/hardspace-shipbreaker) — Same atmospheric mood as DrainSim. 15,871 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1161580/)
22. [Farming Simulator 25](https://imho.run/games/2300320/farming-simulator-25) — Shares time management and resource management with DrainSim. 13,592 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300320/)
23. [Parcel Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2424010/parcel-simulator) — Shares time management and replayability with DrainSim. 1,425 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2424010/)
24. [Projected Dreams](https://imho.run/games/2318800/projected-dreams) — Shares environmental interaction and environmental puzzle solving with DrainSim. 82 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2318800/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2963800&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2963800&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2963800&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2963800
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2963800
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About DrainSim

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2963800
- **Developer:** CodePeas
- **Publisher:** CodePeas
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Mar 3, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2963800/drainsim)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2963800&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2963800/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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