The Best Hand-drawn Games for Nintendo Switch - Page 2

Update : Tales from Candleforth added at rank #48.
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Greak: Memories of Azur (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Join the adventure in Greak: Memories of Azur, a beautifully hand-drawn game that takes you through magical lands. Dive into a captivating story of family and unity, solve intricate puzzles, and engage in thrilling combat. Experience the unique character swapping mechanics and immerse yourself in the expressive live orchestra soundtrack. A must-play for anyone interested in a fresh take on the Metroidvania genre.

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What we like:
  • Stunning hand-drawn graphics
  • Engaging puzzles and storytelling
  • Unique character swapping mechanics
  • Expressive live orchestra soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Short gameplay for the price
  • Challenging management of multiple characters
  • Clunky controls
  • Limited character development

  • platform
  • hand-drawn
  • puzzle
  • inventory
  • boss-fight
  • 2d
  • boss
  • combat
  • scrolling
  • adventure
  • battle
  • cooperative

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Hidden Through Time 2 (2024)

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

Join Clicky on a new, enchanted adventure in Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic! Search for hidden objects scattered around hand-drawn worlds, and unlock more as you go. With both a single player campaign and an online mode where you can create your own dreamworld, the adventure never ends!


  • wholesome
  • hand-drawn
  • hidden-object
  • cute
  • colourful
  • relaxing
  • puzzle
  • customization
  • adventure
  • point-and-click
  • character
  • sandbox
  • online
  • historical
  • pick-up-and-play

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Pilgrims (2019)

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IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?


  • card
  • cartoony
  • hand-drawn
  • short
  • nonlinear
  • relaxing
  • stylized
  • replay-value
  • family-friendly
  • point-and-click
  • 2d
  • funny
  • comedy
  • experimentation
  • puzzle

14

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.

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

15

Imp of the Sun (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X

Bring back the light to the sun’s empire in this 2D fast-paced action-platformer game inspired by Peruvian cultures. Make your way through hand-crafted environments, battle using your skills and improve them as you will need them in order to defeat the Four Keepers that stole the power of the sun.

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  • hand-drawn
  • platform
  • 2d
  • soundtrack
  • metroidvania
  • boss-fight
  • exploration
  • nonlinear
  • emotional
  • combat
  • non-linear
  • colourful
  • boss
  • open-world
  • story

16

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.

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

17

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.

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

18

Boxville (2022)

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Linux IOS iPhone (IOS iPhone) m Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone Playstation 4 Android

Boxville is an adventure puzzle game about speechless cans living in the city of boxes and drawing doodles on cardboards to tell the stories. Made in Ukraine.

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  • logic
  • emotional
  • point-and-click
  • hand-drawn
  • investigation
  • family-friendly
  • puzzle
  • relaxing
  • cartoony
  • experiences
  • colourful
  • atmospheric
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • story

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Nocturnal (2023)

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Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Android Playstation 4

After years of traveling, Ardeshir finds his native island covered in a mysterious fog. Carve your way with fire and steel to find out what happened to your people in this action-platformer game. You’re the only one who can discover the secrets that lie beyond the Mist.

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  • platform
  • scroller
  • soundtrack
  • 2d
  • linear
  • narration
  • action-adventure
  • mystery
  • hand-drawn
  • dark
  • puzzle
  • demons
  • exploration
  • combat
  • eroge

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The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows

The Many Pieces of Mr. Coo is a whimsical point’n’click adventure with a surrealist story, astounding hand-drawn animations and hilarious puzzles. Mr. Coo is trapped and broken into pieces. But most of all, he has no idea of what’s going on. Is that a giant chicken over there?

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  • point-and-click
  • hand-drawn
  • cartoony
  • illustration
  • design
  • surreal
  • surrealist
  • philosophical
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • graphic
  • clicker
  • funny
  • 2d
  • wonderland

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