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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A Tower Full of Cats
A Tower Full of Cats is a hidden object game where you need to gather cats through the whole history of catkind... and beyond!
100 Istanbul Cats
🐾 Join the cutest adventure in the Istanbul 🕌, Türkiye full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Istanbul themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Dünnes Eis - Das Spiel zum Song
Dünnes Eis is a point-and-click short story by award-winning game designer Jan “Poki” Baumann, who has won numerous awards for games such as the Deponia series. Since 2021, Poki has dedicated himself to his music and band Baumann Bergmann Pokinsson.
Braid, Anniversary Edition
Control the flow of time to solve puzzles in this new version of the indie classic, featuring fully repainted artwork, a new world of puzzles, and seriously in-depth commentary.
Echoes of the Plum Grove
A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means.
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok, is a challenging Norse inspired roguelite-survivor game, where you’ll have to survive hordes of creatures that come your way.
Cats Hidden in China
Find 100 cats hiding in China in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game
Diluvian Winds
Diluvian Winds is a relaxing management game set in a small hamlet at the foot of a lighthouse. Welcome weary travelers and work together to expand your hamlet on land, under the sea, or among the clouds.
Meta-Ghost: The Breaking Show
Immerse yourself in the reality show — "Breaking Show", where you engage in real-time battles with various intelligent machines using cybernetic enhancements and weapons. Whether for personal gain or lofty ideals. Fight! Until you reach the final victory on this Rogue-lite journey.
Sucker for Love: Date to Die For
Put the ‘love’ in 'Lovecraftian horror!' Avoid the fanatical cultists and survive dangerous rituals to escape the Black Woods with your life in this 90’s anime inspired visual novel!
Akatori: Сhapter One
Join young Mako as she ventures into a wild world of exploration and finds a mysterious bird companion. Navigate through two distinct realms with your staff and face off against an ancient sentinel in this prologue to the action-packed metroidvania Akatori.
Repair this!
Become a phone repair technician, get the opportunity to look into the personal data of customers. Influence their destinies if you dare!
The Shell Part II: Purgatorio
Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades, if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse?
Our Adventurer Guild
Become the new Guild Master of the Adventurer Guild and lead your adventurers in explorations and turnbased tactical battles. Will the Guild thrive under your leadership? Or will it finally disband under it?
BIOMORPH
BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.
100 Funny Cats
🤡🎪🐾100 Funny Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the funny themed locations full of cats! 🤣🎈🐈 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the Circus and Cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Scarlet Tower
Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!
.Forty-Five
A perfect mix of card game, rogue-lite, and pure wild west mayhem. Explore an ever-changing map, collect cards, and battle enemies. Cards are Bullets and are loaded into the revolver to gun down enemies. Experience .Forty-Five's innovative gameplay for free!
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.
Backpack Battles
A PvP inventory management auto battler! Buy and craft powerful items, then carefully arrange them in your backpack.
100 March Cats
🌸🌹🐾100 March Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the lovely themed 🌷🌸🐈 locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of the women day places and Cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️♂️🐈✅
Winter Cats
❄️ Hidden Winter Cats - Find and paint 100 hidden cats in this big snowy location! Test your attention and relax in this cozy and free game 😺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 30th 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 4,904 reviews of which 4,697 were positive and 207 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 610 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
4,697
207
610
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 577 reviews of which 497 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 249 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among hand-drawn games based on player count.
8.1
497
80
249
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 40,791 reviews of which 29,558 were positive and 11,233 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. While seeing 155 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
29,558
11,233
155
players
4. 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 6,520 reviews of which 4,022 were positive and 2,498 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
6.1
4,022
2,498
44
players
5. 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 6,990 reviews of which 6,644 were positive and 346 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
9.2
6,644
346
29
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 396 reviews of which 335 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
335
61
22
players
7. 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 6,042 reviews of which 5,842 were positive and 200 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
9.3
5,842
200
20
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 17,804 reviews of which 17,374 were positive and 430 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
17,374
430
12
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 16,752 reviews of which 15,914 were positive and 838 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
15,914
838
12
players
10. 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 8,462 reviews of which 8,173 were positive and 289 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hand-drawn games.
9.4
8,173
289
11
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 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted hand-drawn games.
1. Figment
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost. Figment is a adventure, indie and puzzle game developed and published by Bedtime Digital Games. Released on September 22nd 2017 has received 5,235 reviews of which 4,568 were positive and 667 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for hand-drawn category.
8.4
4,568
667
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. 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 2,482 reviews of which 2,035 were positive and 447 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 92% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in hand-drawn games.
7.9
2,035
447
-92%
24.50€
1.96€
3. 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 1,341 reviews of which 1,158 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 90% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in hand-drawn games.
8.2
1,158
183
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
4. 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 4,999 reviews of which 4,667 were positive and 332 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 87% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
9
4,667
332
-87%
19.46€
2.53€
5. 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 8,462 reviews of which 8,173 were positive and 289 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 #5 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
9.4
8,173
289
-86%
20.57€
2.88€
6. 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 83% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
6.8
355
140
-83%
6.88€
1.17€
7. 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 435 reviews of which 371 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 #7 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
8.0
371
64
-81%
8.11€
1.54€
8. 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 1,260 reviews of which 1,240 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 #8 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
9.3
1,240
20
-80%
21.10€
4.22€
9. 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 2,593 reviews of which 2,317 were positive and 276 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 78% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
8.6
2,317
276
-78%
12.23€
2.69€
10. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes. Taking cues from both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts and giving birth to something entirely new, Resurrection is a title worthy of its name. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is a action, 2d platformer and side scroller game developed and published by CAPCOM Co. and Ltd.. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 1,112 reviews of which 875 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 72% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for hand-drawn games.
7.5
875
237
-72%
29.57€
8.28€
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 30th 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 577 reviews of which 497 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. With 249 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free hand-drawn games on Steam.
8.1
497
80
249
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 6,520 reviews of which 4,022 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
4,022
2,498
44
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 396 reviews of which 335 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
335
61
22
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 1,463 reviews of which 1,362 were positive and 101 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
1,362
101
7
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 2,606 reviews of which 2,562 were positive and 44 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
2,562
44
4
players
6. 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 4,380 reviews of which 4,246 were positive and 134 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
9.3
4,246
134
2
players
7. 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 4,913 reviews of which 4,683 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
9.2
4,683
230
1
players
8. Tilt Brush
Tilt Brush lets you paint in 3D space with virtual reality. Unleash your creativity with three-dimensional brush strokes, stars, light, and even fire. Your room is your canvas. Your palette is your imagination. The possibilities are endless. Tilt Brush is a design & illustration, vr and free to play game developed and published by Google. Released on April 05th 2016 has received 1,188 reviews of which 1,117 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
8.9
1,117
71
1
players
9. With You
With You is a cooperative two-player puzzle-playground. It's a tiny game that hopes to inspire couples to connect, communicate, and collaborate. With You is a co-op campaign, cute and hand-drawn game developed by Carol Mertz and published by Insatiable Cycle. Released on March 07th 2022 has received 2,616 reviews of which 2,323 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
8.5
2,323
293
1
players
10. Tadpole Tales
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution. Tadpole Tales is a shoot 'em up, hand-drawn and 2d game developed by Andrei Cretu, Giacomo Autili and Tomer Barnea and published by Pinnical Studio. Released on March 12th 2021 has received 854 reviews of which 770 were positive and 84 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free hand-drawn games on Steam.
8.5
770
84
1
players