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iRank79
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonNarrativeDarkHorror
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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We filtered the 25 games similar to Mario Paint down to the 9 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Observation, Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mario Paint.
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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Mario Paint is Observation — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film follow close behind.
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The best games like Mario Paint on PlayStation
9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mario Paint. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.
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
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.
Released 21 years after Mario Paint.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals58
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
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.
Released 21 years after Mario Paint.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals58
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
Where it drifts furthest from Mario Paint: visuals.
Released 26 years after Mario Paint.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals43
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 1.1KRAWG👍 40%· 36IGDB67· 2
Year 2008Dev SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with Mario Paint: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person
≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design
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.
Released 16 years after Mario Paint.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals71
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SimulationJob Sim
SoloFirst PersonIsometric
Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
✓ Shared with Mario Paint: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual first person
≠ Stands apart with visual isometric, while skipping puzzle design
Released 7 years after Mario Paint.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals66
SimulationJob Sim
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB84· 9OC86· 121
Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch
✓ Like Mario Paint, it's known for deep simulation and single-player focus
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Mario Paint: visuals.
Released 27 years after Mario Paint.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
SimulationJob Sim
SoloTacticalCasualNarrativeDark
Steam👍 89%· 19KIGDB76· 1OC57· 14
Year 2017Dev Jutsu Games · SONKAOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ If you enjoyed Mario Paint, expect deep simulation and single-player focus
≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Mario Paint: visuals.
Released 25 years after Mario Paint.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals0
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58
Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Shared with Mario Paint: deep simulation and single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Mario Paint: visuals.
Released 24 years after Mario Paint.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals0