Best Hand-drawn games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated hand-drawn games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free hand-drawn games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Old Man's Journey
Old Man’s Journey, a soul-searching puzzle adventure, tells a story of life, loss, and hope. Interacting with the world around you, you'll shape the landscape to create the old man's path forward. Experience heartache and hope as you embark on a heartfelt journey through a sunkissed world.
Agatha Knife
Embark on a whimsically twisted adventure with Agatha, a child torn between her love for eating meat and her friendships with animals. Join her as she discovers religion and creates her own, Carnivorism, to convince animals that the sacrifice of their flesh is the secret to their eternal happiness.
Under Leaves
Journey into the forest, the jungle or the depths of the deep blue sea. Find chestnuts for the pigs, a caterpillar for the crocodile or a starfish one, two three. A color-filled hidden object game from the world of animals.
The Franz Kafka Videogame
An original puzzle/adventure game inspired by the writings of Franz Kafka.
Bad Dream: Coma
Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...
Tanki Online
Tanki Online is the free-to-play MMO-shooter with real-time PvP-battles. Throw yourself into furious tank battles shoulder to shoulder with other living players and master your skills – destroy enemy tanks, customize your futuristic armored vehicle and compete with tankers from all over the world.
Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Night in the Woods
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.
Hidden Folks
Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!
The Wardrobe - Even Better Edition
Inspired by the great ‘90s classics such as 'Monkey Island', 'Day of the Tentacle', 'Tony Tough' and 'Sam & Max: Hit the Road', "The Wardrobe" has a strong sense of humour, but isn't shy about dealing with mature and non-politically correct themes.
Little Triangle
Little Triangle has the most complete platformer experience among many others. All three game modes including single player mode, local co-op mode and local mini Battle Royale mode are all well polished and hilarious!
She Remembered Caterpillars
A fungipunk fantasy about love, loss, and holding on, told in the format of a color-based puzzle game. A tale as the bond between parent and child, this lush and bewildering title will have players testing their wits against a variety of challenges, all beautiful and very strange.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it’s up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform her into more powerful forms!
Sally Face - Episode One
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
The Little Acre
While searching for his father, Aidan travels to a strange new world. Lily - his heroic daughter - sets off after him. Fully voiced and with hand-drawn animations, The Little Acre is a lovingly crafted adventure developed by Pewter Games with Executive Producer Charles Cecil.
Drop Alive
“Happiness is only real when shared, especially with a water drop”. (Isn’t that how it goes?). Take a deep breath and immerse yourself in the greatest journey you’ll ever set out on with the cutest friend.
Don't open the doors!
Claymation action adventure in an odd world of talking pumpkins, blue trees and stuff like that.
One Night Stand
After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you wake up the next morning to find a complete stranger lying naked beside you in bed. What do you do?
Lost in Secular Love
A Otome game about romancing monks?! All the romanceable characters are monks?! Sweet yet seductive! The untainted body and soul that only you can touch… PS: The game is set in an alternate history with an alternate religion.
Rusty Lake: Roots
Experience the beginning and end of characters' lives and build your own family tree! Rusty Lake: Roots is the second premium point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Cube Escape series and Rusty Lake Hotel.
Karma. Incarnation 1
This multi-award winning adventure game explores a love story between two beautiful souls through ingenious humour, mind bending puzzles and a bizarre, hand-drawn, frame-by-frame animation style.
Red Comrades 2: For the Great Justice. Reloaded
Sequel to the amazing adventures of two Russian pop-culture legends: Vasily Ivanovich Chapaev and his fellow aide Petka who fearlessly beat off the alien invasion in a first franchise installment.Most played hand-drawn games on Steam
Take a look at the top hand-drawn games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 18th 2025.
1. Krita
Krita is a powerful, open source and community-driven digital art tool for illustrators, concept designers, animators, comic book artists, game developers, and anyone who wants to express themselves through the creation of visual art. Krita is a design & illustration, software and animation & modeling game developed by Krita Team and Krita Community Contributors and published by Krita Team. Released on June 10th 2014 has received 4,873 reviews of which 4,668 were positive and 205 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played hand-drawn game, thanks to its 647 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
4,668
205
647
players
2. Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication
An animated incremental game about cloning livestock. Make as many moon sheep as you can. Research technology, upgrade your operation and become a clone farm billionaire! Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication is a clicker, hand-drawn and idler game developed and published by CarlMorganArt. Released on October 02nd 2024 has received 554 reviews of which 482 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 240 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among hand-drawn games based on player count.
8.2
482
72
240
players
3. Skullgirls 2nd Encore
--Main Stage Game at Evo 2022!-- The ultimate Skullgirls experience: Featuring 14 hand-animated characters, fully voiced story mode, countless palettes, and unparalleled GGPO-based multiplayer netcode. Skullgirls 2nd Encore is a fighting, 2d fighter and indie game developed by Hidden Variable Studios and published by Autumn Games. Released on August 22nd 2013 has received 40,786 reviews of which 29,553 were positive and 11,233 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 158 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hand-drawn games based on player count.
7.2
29,553
11,233
158
players
4. Thank Goodness You're Here!
Thank Goodness You're Here! is an absurd comedy slapformer set in the bizarre Northern English town of Barnsworth. As a traveling salesman, take the time to see the sights and meet the locals, who are very eager to give you a series of increasingly odd jobs… Thank Goodness You're Here! is a adventure, comedy and funny game developed by Coal Supper and published by Panic. Released on August 01st 2024 has received 5,994 reviews of which 5,797 were positive and 197 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
9.3
5,797
197
37
players
5. Tanki Online
Tanki Online is the free-to-play MMO-shooter with real-time PvP-battles. Throw yourself into furious tank battles shoulder to shoulder with other living players and master your skills – destroy enemy tanks, customize your futuristic armored vehicle and compete with tankers from all over the world. Tanki Online is a free to play, tanks and futuristic game developed by Alternativa Game Ltd. and published by APL Publishing Ltd.. Released on March 02nd 2017 has received 6,511 reviews of which 4,013 were positive and 2,498 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
6.1
4,013
2,498
32
players
6. Tricky Doors
Tricky doors is a captivating game that offers a variety of puzzles. Find a creative way to get out of each room. Tricky doors is a point-and-click game in the "escape the room" genre with plenty of mini-games and complicated quests. Tricky Doors is a casual, puzzle and point & click game developed and published by FIVE-BN GAMES. Released on October 17th 2023 has received 391 reviews of which 330 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
7.9
330
61
30
players
7. Melatonin
Melatonin is a rhythm game about dreams and reality merging together. It uses animations and sound cues to keep you on beat without any intimidating overlays or interfaces. Harmonize through a variety of dreamy levels containing surprising challenges, hand-drawn art, and vibrant music. Melatonin is a rhythm, indie and cute game developed and published by Half Asleep. Released on December 15th 2022 has received 6,961 reviews of which 6,615 were positive and 346 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
9.2
6,615
346
26
players
8. Gorogoa
Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards. Gorogoa is a puzzle, hand-drawn and indie game developed by Buried Signal and published by Annapurna Interactive. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 17,739 reviews of which 17,310 were positive and 429 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
9.5
17,310
429
25
players
9. Machinarium
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang! Machinarium is a point & click, puzzle and hand-drawn game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on October 16th 2009 has received 16,666 reviews of which 15,841 were positive and 825 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
9.3
15,841
825
24
players
10. Creaks
The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters. Creaks is a puzzle, hand-drawn and atmospheric game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on July 22nd 2020 has received 4,724 reviews of which 4,482 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
9.1
4,482
242
12
players
Best deals on hand-drawn games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of hand-drawn games available on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted hand-drawn games.
1. Raji: An Ancient Epic
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game set in ancient India. A young girl named Raji has been chosen by the gods to stand against the demonic invasion of the human realm. Her destiny? To rescue her younger brother and face the demon lord Mahabalasura. Raji: An Ancient Epic is a relaxing, mythology and female protagonist game developed and published by Nodding Heads Games. Released on October 15th 2020 has received 2,465 reviews of which 2,021 were positive and 444 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Featuring a massive 92% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for hand-drawn category.
7.9
2,021
444
-92%
24.50€
1.96€
2. Creepy Tale 2
Experience the creepy tension of a brothers Grimm fairy tale in this puzzle adventure game. Follow the young and brave Lars as he embarks on a dangerous journey to save his sisters mind from the clutches of a mysterious evil. Creepy Tale 2 is a narration, singleplayer and hand-drawn game developed and published by Creepy Brothers. Released on July 16th 2021 has received 1,328 reviews of which 1,148 were positive and 180 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in hand-drawn games.
8.2
1,148
180
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
3. Hellslave
Prevent demon’s horde from unleashing hell on this world in this dark fantasy Dungeon Crawler. Fight fire with fire, make a deal with the Devil and choose which demon to worship. Hellslave is a rpg, dungeon crawler and dark fantasy game developed by Ars Goetia and published by PID Games and Gamersky Games. Released on May 26th 2022 has received 701 reviews of which 568 were positive and 133 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in hand-drawn games.
7.7
568
133
-90%
19.99€
1.99€
4. Apocalipsis
Apocalipsis is a point-and-click adventure game, in the vain of Samorost and Machinarium, where all puzzles have a hidden meaning. With a unique artstyle inspired by 15th century engravings it tells a story about heartbreak, redemption and, quite literally, the end of the world. Apocalipsis is a horror, hand-drawn and point & click game developed by Punch Punk Games and published by Wildlands Interactive. Released on February 28th 2018 has received 495 reviews of which 355 were positive and 140 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
6.8
355
140
-89%
6.99€
0.76€
5. Samorost 3
Samorost 3 is an exploration adventure and puzzle game from the award-winning creators of Machinarium and Botanicula. Travel across space to nine unique worlds teeming with colorful challenges, creatures and surprises to discover, brought to life with beautiful artwork, sound and music. Samorost 3 is a point & click, hand-drawn and relaxing game developed and published by Amanita Design. Released on March 24th 2016 has received 4,976 reviews of which 4,650 were positive and 326 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
9.0
4,650
326
-87%
19.23€
2.50€
6. Carto
Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family. Carto is a indie, cute and puzzle game developed by Sunhead Games and published by Humble Games and XD. Released on October 27th 2020 has received 8,459 reviews of which 8,169 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
9.4
8,169
290
-86%
20.57€
2.88€
7. Hoa
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Hoa is a 2d platformer, relaxing and atmospheric game developed by Skrollcat Studio and published by PM Studios, Inc. and CE-Asia. Released on August 24th 2021 has received 2,585 reviews of which 2,309 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 82% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
8.6
2,309
276
-82%
12.56€
2.26€
8. Sclash
Sclash is a plug’n play 2D samurai fighting game full of tension where one hit is enough to kill. Play as a hand-drawn samurai in beautiful painted settings and fight your opponent in epic solemn duels where each move matters. Manage well your stamina, breath and take your time to land a deadly hit. Sclash is a 2d fighter, hand-drawn and multiplayer game developed by Bevel bakery and published by Maximum Entertainment and Abiding Bridge. Released on August 04th 2023 has received 431 reviews of which 367 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 81% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
8.0
367
64
-81%
8.11€
1.54€
9. Submachine: Legacy
Submachine is a hand-drawn puzzle adventure game. You find yourself in a vast network of desolate locations containing puzzles, secrets, notes and items to collect to help you along the way. Follow the story of a banished lighthouse keeper to discover his descent into ruins. Submachine: Legacy is a puzzle, point & click and adventure game developed and published by Mateusz Skutnik. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 1,250 reviews of which 1,230 were positive and 20 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
9.3
1,230
20
-80%
21.10€
4.22€
10. 100 hidden cats 2
Hidden object game in the city setting. Black and white hand-drawn graphics in a cartoon style. Ultra hard! Really very difficult! 100 hidden cats 2 is a cats, hidden object and hand-drawn game developed and published by Anatoliy Loginovskikh. Released on July 17th 2021 has received 925 reviews of which 858 were positive and 67 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
8.7
858
67
-80%
2.99€
0.59€
Free hand-drawn games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play hand-drawn games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 18th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play hand-drawn games.
1. Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication
An animated incremental game about cloning livestock. Make as many moon sheep as you can. Research technology, upgrade your operation and become a clone farm billionaire! Finn Dorset's Institute For Livestock Replication is a clicker, hand-drawn and idler game developed and published by CarlMorganArt. Released on October 02nd 2024 has received 554 reviews of which 482 were positive and 72 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. With 240 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free hand-drawn games on Steam.
8.2
482
72
240
players
2. Tanki Online
Tanki Online is the free-to-play MMO-shooter with real-time PvP-battles. Throw yourself into furious tank battles shoulder to shoulder with other living players and master your skills – destroy enemy tanks, customize your futuristic armored vehicle and compete with tankers from all over the world. Tanki Online is a free to play, tanks and futuristic game developed by Alternativa Game Ltd. and published by APL Publishing Ltd.. Released on March 02nd 2017 has received 6,511 reviews of which 4,013 were positive and 2,498 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
6.1
4,013
2,498
32
players
3. Tricky Doors
Tricky doors is a captivating game that offers a variety of puzzles. Find a creative way to get out of each room. Tricky doors is a point-and-click game in the "escape the room" genre with plenty of mini-games and complicated quests. Tricky Doors is a casual, puzzle and point & click game developed and published by FIVE-BN GAMES. Released on October 17th 2023 has received 391 reviews of which 330 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
7.9
330
61
30
players
4. Different Strokes
A collaborative online painting game where players can create, edit, and rate each other's art! Different Strokes is a relaxing, cute and hand-drawn game developed by Different Folks and published by . Released on November 09th 2022 has received 1,456 reviews of which 1,356 were positive and 100 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
8.8
1,356
100
10
players
5. Cureocity
“People think battles need powerful weapons, but strategy at hand is key."The story follows a rookie adventurer and a new healer in a dungeon quest, with the core gameplay involving hand-picked methods using weapons and items. Fight or purify? Heal or alter? The choice is in your hands. Cureocity is a indie, cute and adventure game developed by Bread On Board and published by GCORES PUBLISHING. Released on March 21st 2024 has received 2,590 reviews of which 2,547 were positive and 43 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
9.4
2,547
43
2
players
6. South Scrimshaw, Part One
South Scrimshaw is the story of a newborn whale in a vast alien ocean. It is a richly illustrated experimental visual novel, written in the style of a nature documentary. South Scrimshaw, Part One is a linear, sci-fi and hand-drawn game developed and published by Nathan O. Marsh. Released on June 09th 2023 has received 1,348 reviews of which 1,337 were positive and 11 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
9.4
1,337
11
2
players
7. I commissioned some bees 0
Play for free! I paid artists to hide bees in 10 pieces of artwork. Can you find them all? Warning: Relaxing. I commissioned some bees 0 is a hidden object, nature and relaxing game developed by Follow The Fun and published by I commissioned some series. Released on January 12th 2023 has received 4,376 reviews of which 4,242 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
9.3
4,242
134
2
players
8. BirdGut
BirdGut is a hand-drawn 2d puzzle-platformer from the perspective of an outcast bee who gets eaten by a bird, and discovers that the bird's internal organs are not organs at all, but facilities in which the consumed insects are brainwashed and enslaved. Experience this bizarre one-man project for yourself. BirdGut is a free to play, indie and adventure game developed and published by Micah Boursier. Released on May 09th 2019 has received 4,903 reviews of which 4,673 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
9.2
4,673
230
2
players
9. The Good Time Garden
Explore a throbbing pink world full of strange naked creatures to gather food for your friend in this short, surreal experience. The Good Time Garden is a free to play and indie game developed and published by Coal Supper. Released on December 19th 2019 has received 2,692 reviews of which 2,581 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
9.2
2,581
111
1
players
10. Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenrock
Welcome to the enchanting 'Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenrock' resort! Uncover hidden cats in a captivating mountain setting, complete with nature, cabins, and campgrounds. Delve into charming mini-stories and find surprises in a world that's playfully inviting! Purrfectly Hidden Cats - Kittenrock is a casual, cats and hidden object game developed by Gemcraft Games and Bleeding Moon Studio and published by Gemcraft Games. Released on February 20th 2024 has received 390 reviews of which 380 were positive and 10 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
9.0
380
10
1
players