Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later (64-bit) Processeur : Intel i5 7600 or AMD Ryzen 3600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB, or AMD RX590 (no support for onboard cards) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : onboard
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel i7 12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RTX 3070 or radeon rx 6700xt DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : lol
DrainSim
The core physics mechanics turn a simple plumbing premise into a deeply engrossing loop that keeps players hooked for over ten hours. This satisfaction is reflected in the high reception, with 420 positive mentions out of 456 total reviews since the game's official release.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 112 | 103 | 6 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
| Performance | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 |
| Graphics / art | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.7 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 2 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 99,6 % of players.
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Strengths
- The core gameplay loop is highly engaging, receiving 103 positive mentions out of 112 total comments.
- Players find the physics-based mechanics consistently satisfying, with 24 mentions highlighting this specific system as a key draw.
- Visuals contribute to the charm, earning 10 positive mentions out of 12 regarding the graphics.
- The game provides a relaxing experience for the majority of its player base, with 15 mentions specifically noting its ability to induce a state of calm.
Weaknesses
- Technical stability remains an area for improvement, with 9 negative mentions out of 19 regarding overall performance.
- Bugs are a noticeable friction point, resulting in 7 negative mentions out of 10 total reports.
- Content depth is currently debated, showing a split with 12 positive mentions against 11 negative ones out of 33 total observations.
Who is it for?
Those who find joy in methodical, physics-based puzzles and are looking for a low-stakes, relaxing simulation experience will feel right at home. It is an ideal pick for players who prefer long-term engagement over short, intense bursts.
Verdict
DrainSim excels by turning a mundane task into a remarkably addictive and polished simulation. While technical refinements are needed to smooth out lingering bugs and performance dips, the core loop is already a verified success that keeps the community coming back.
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