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Mario Paint is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 23 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle, Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film lead the list, with Farmer Against Potatoes Idle reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Mario Paint special.

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Year 1992Dev Nintendo R&D1

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The closest game to Mario Paint is Farmer Against Potatoes Idle — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film follow close behind.

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Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
SimulationJob Sim
SoloCasual2DFree to Play
Steam👍 95%· 8.0K
Year 2022Dev Oni GamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Mario Paint, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping visual first person

91
iRank91
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 Mario Paint, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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 Mario Paint, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

✓ Like Mario Paint, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

91
iRank85
Game Dev Tycoon
SimulationJob Sim
SoloCasualManagementIsometric2D
Steam👍 95%· 45KRAWG👍 86%· 758MC68IGDB80· 1
Year 2012Dev Greenheart GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Mario Paint: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, resource management and visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design

91
iRank85
Beholder
SimulationJob Sim
SoloStealthNarrativeDark2D
Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27
Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Mario Paint, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person

91
iRank85
TIS-100
SimulationJob Sim
SoloHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 4.1KRAWG👍 66%· 123
Year 2015Dev ZachtronicsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Mario Paint: deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, while skipping visual first person

New Pokémon Snap
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonFantasySci-Fi
IGDB81· 12
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

91
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Golf Story
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeLootSkill TreeIsometric
IGDB83· 7OC81· 45
Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

✓ Shared with Mario Paint: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

91
iRank82
Moonlighter
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExploration
Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110
Year 2018Dev Digital Sun Games · NetflixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

92
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Observation
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Mario Paint, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonMeleeFantasyHistorical
Steam👍 84%· 752RAWG👍 48%· 42MC81IGDB90· 1
Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

91
iRank77
Yakuza
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB77· 3
Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

✓ Shared with Mario Paint: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

92
iRank74
Wii Fit
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonThird Person
IGDB74· 4
Year 2007Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.5 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Thief: The Dark Project
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonStealthMagicMelee
IGDB70· 1
Year 1998Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Mario Paint?
The closest game to Mario Paint is Farmer Against Potatoes Idle, scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. They share 3 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Mario Paint?
The three closest games to Mario Paint are: 1. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle (91/100, 3 shared attributes) 2. Papers, Please (91/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Papers, Please - The Short Film (91/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Mario Paint's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 23 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is Papers, Please similar to Mario Paint?
Yes, very much so — Papers, Please scores 91/100 similarity to Mario Paint. They share 4 attributes, including deep simulation and puzzle design. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Mario Paint?
The best Simulation games similar to Mario Paint are Farmer Against Potatoes Idle, Papers, Please, Papers, Please - The Short Film and Do Not Feed the Monkeys. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Mario Paint attributes like deep simulation, puzzle design and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Mario Paint calculated?
We compare Mario Paint against every game in our catalog using 4 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Mario Paint experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.