The Best Hand-drawn Games - Page 3

Update : Saviorless added at rank #26.
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Tails Of Iron (2021)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Tails of Iron is an epic RPG Adventure with punishingly brutal combat. As Redgi, heir to the throne, you must embark on a perilous quest to reclaim your Kingdom. Explore a deceivingly charming world. Assemble a band of brave companions. Banish the merciless Frog clan!


  • souls
  • mediaeval-fantasy
  • hand-drawn
  • narration
  • rpg
  • boss-fight
  • fantasy
  • combat
  • medieval
  • action-adventure
  • 2d
  • boss
  • zombies
  • story

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A Tale for Anna (2021)

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IOS iPhone Android Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows

Join Anna on an amazing adventure to a magical world full of puzzles and fairytale characters!


  • minigame
  • hidden-object
  • magic
  • point-and-click
  • hand-drawn
  • family-friendly
  • puzzle
  • relaxing
  • cartoony
  • colourful
  • story
  • cute
  • 2d
  • funny
  • single-player

23

The Longing (2020)

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PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch

An unusual mix of adventure and idle game. In utter loneliness deep below the surface, it's your task to wait for the awakening of your king... for 400 days.


  • choices
  • point-and-click
  • walking-simulator
  • underground
  • idler
  • multiple-endings
  • hand-drawn
  • idle
  • real-time
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • experimental
  • exploration
  • book
  • 2d

24

Aurora (2020)

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Android Xbox One Xbox 360 PC Windows Mac OS Linux Nintendo Switch Playstation 4

This is a light puzzle game of pretty girls, so help the girls solve their problems! Then you can interact with the pretty girls.


  • precision
  • platform
  • hand-drawn
  • rpg
  • 2d
  • japanese
  • mature
  • casual
  • action-adventure
  • investigation
  • clicker
  • adventure
  • philosophical
  • cute
  • jrpg

25

The Wild at Heart (2021)

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Xbox One Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox Series X

The Wild at Heart is a beautiful and joyous tale of discovery, full of quirky characters, exploration and puzzles. You play as Wake, a young scallywag searching for excitement who stumbles upon an adventure to save the world and reunite the Greenshields. With its hand-drawn art style, mysterious creatures and day-night cycle adding tension to the gameplay, you'll be sure to have some exciting escapades!


What we like:
  • Quirky characters with unique traits
  • Beautiful artstyle
  • Light combat & puzzles that increase in difficulty
  • Day-night cycle adding tension to the gameplay
What could be improved:
  • The standard loop:go here - do that
  • Parts of the narrative are well-honed

  • puzzle
  • hand-drawn
  • crafting
  • story
  • action-adventure
  • fantasy
  • emotional
  • time-management
  • 2d
  • atmospheric
  • colourful
  • resource-management
  • survival
  • exploration
  • adventure

26

Saviorless (2024)

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j PC Windows Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux

Saviorless is a stylish dark fantasy action-platform game. Features two distinctive main characters on their quest to escape from a cursed land known as the Smiling Islands.


  • platform
  • hand-drawn
  • 2d
  • fantasy
  • dark
  • narration
  • hack-and-slash
  • conversation
  • surreal
  • atmospheric
  • stylized
  • self-narration
  • narrative
  • puzzle
  • multiple-endings

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Arrog (2020)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Arrog is an enigmatic puzzle adventure game featuring hand-drawn art and set in a bizarre black-and-white world with color accents.Features-A tale about the journey of a man accepting his death through his dreams.-A unique black-and-white art style and traditional animations used in a bizarre world.-An intense 30-minute narrative experience.-A hand-crafted soundtrack for each section of the game.


  • hand-drawn
  • puzzle
  • point-and-click
  • adventure
  • music
  • narrative
  • psychological
  • beautiful
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • surreal
  • cerebral

28

Retro Machina (2021)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Retro Machina is a single-player action game and exploration with elements of RPG, set in a retro-futuristic universe. The game shows the journey of a little robot unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.


  • robots
  • puzzle
  • retro-futuristic
  • hand-drawn
  • sci-fi
  • isometric
  • exploration
  • platform
  • collectathon
  • boss
  • action-adventure
  • mystery
  • combat
  • dystopian
  • book

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Cozy Grove (2021)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Mac OS PC Windows

Cozy Grove offers a charming, narrative-driven island-style setting game where you play as a Spirit Scout who helps ghosts trapped on an island. With a range of activities such as fishing, crafting, and collecting resources, this game has an unexpected depth with ghost bear characters having their narratives ranging from comedic to bittersweet and impactful.


What we like:
  • Adorable cast of characters
  • Beautiful hand-drawn visuals
  • Charming soundtrack
  • Deep layer of complex themes
  • Available on multiple platforms
What could be improved:
  • Lack of cross-save functionality
  • Smaller scale compared to Animal Crossing
  • Limited storage
  • Time-limited quests
  • Limited play each day

  • relaxing
  • crafting
  • hand-drawn
  • life-sim
  • simulation
  • inventory
  • cute
  • real-time
  • cozy
  • narrative
  • collectathon
  • isometric
  • story
  • resource
  • difficult

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The Wild Case (2021)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Android IOS iPhone Mac OS Linux

Embark on a journey to an eerie village shrouded in mystery in The Wild Case. Solve puzzles, negotiate with inhabitants, and uncover supernatural occurrences in this atmospheric adventure. With stunning hand-drawn graphics and haunting sound effects, immerse yourself in an open world that will keep you on edge. Unravel the secrets of the forgotten village if you dare.


What we like:
  • Short but well-rounded gameplay
  • Intriguing mystery with satisfying ending
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork
  • Atmospheric music and sound effects
  • Adequate price point
What could be improved:
  • Lack of motivation for replayability
  • Rough English translation
  • Story not frightening for adults

  • detective
  • point-and-click
  • story
  • puzzle
  • hand-drawn
  • atmospheric
  • 2d
  • adventure
  • text
  • supernatural
  • exploration
  • first-person
  • investigation
  • linear
  • narration

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