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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 26 games similar to DrainSim down to the 9 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Observation, SEGA Bass Fishing and Sim Theme Park top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DrainSim.

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim
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Solo
Year 2020Dev DanBuckles

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to DrainSim is Observation — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. SEGA Bass Fishing and Sim Theme Park follow close behind.

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The best games like DrainSim on PlayStation

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DrainSim. Each one has been evaluated across 3 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Observation
Observation
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed DrainSim, expect deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
SEGA Bass Fishing
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 1.1KRAWG👍 40%· 36IGDB67· 2
Year 2008Dev SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with DrainSim: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual third person

Explore the exciting sport of Bass fishing! Based on the Dreamcast hit, motor out to eight different fishing locations to catch the biggest and baddest Bass possible! Choose between fourteen different lures, and compete in four tournaments.

It predates DrainSim by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71
Sim Theme Park
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonIsometric
Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with DrainSim: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric

It predates DrainSim by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals66
Papers, Please
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed DrainSim, expect deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals58
Papers, Please - The Short Film
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkCasual
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like DrainSim, it's known for deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals58
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkManagement
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21
Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like DrainSim, it's known for deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from DrainSim: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals43
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
SimulationJob Sim
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB84· 9OC86· 121
Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like DrainSim, it's known for deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from DrainSim: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
911 Operator
SimulationJob Sim
SoloTacticalCasualNarrativeDark
Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14
Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed DrainSim, expect deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from DrainSim: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
This Is the Police
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58
Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with DrainSim: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from DrainSim: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals0

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