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97%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
97% User Score Based on 361 reviews

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Draw is a single player casual role playing game with drama and comedy themes. It was developed by rykwong and was released on October 6, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to the world of Draw, a 2D sidescroller and visual novel! Armed with nothing but a pencil, play as "Stickman" as you explore a brand-new world. Solve puzzles by drawing into the game, meet new friends while dodging scribble monsters, and make memories that’ll never be erased!

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 361 reviews
story74 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Emotionally impactful and touching story about grief, loss, and healing with very sincere writing and character development.
  • Unique hand-drawn, notebook-style visuals combined with a soothing and fitting soundtrack that enhances the emotional atmosphere.
  • Accessible and creative gameplay mechanics centered on drawing and puzzle-solving that complement the narrative without overwhelming complexity.
  • Gameplay can feel simple and occasionally clunky, especially platforming controls and hitboxes, which may frustrate some players.
  • Short game length with some players wishing for more puzzles, deeper character development, and extended story content.
  • Dialogue and narrative delivery can be lengthy and sometimes repetitive, which might impact pacing and player engagement.

  • story

    162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    46% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The story in this short, free platformer is widely praised for its emotional depth, poignantly exploring themes of grief, depression, loss, and healing through a minimalist art style and sincere, heartfelt writing. Despite its simplicity and brief runtime, it delivers a powerful, personal narrative that resonates deeply with players, often evoking strong emotional responses. The integration of story and gameplay creates a perfect balance, making it a memorable and impactful indie experience.

    • “Draw is a small but emotionally powerful indie adventure that transforms a simple notebook-inspired art style into a surprisingly moving story about grief, emotional isolation, and personal healing.”
    • “Despite its minimalist presentation and relatively short runtime, the game leaves a lasting emotional impact because of the honesty and warmth behind its storytelling.”
    • “At the point of climax, I genuinely felt what Nathan was feeling, when your loved ones are taken away from you, and this idea makes a really good story of almost taking your own life but deciding to embrace the sadness and move on.”
    • “The story is an exploration of loss, grief and guilt, and while it tries to get you involved, the writing comes off as sort of amateurish and hard to get invested in.”
    • “Certain emotional themes are occasionally delivered somewhat directly, reducing subtlety during some major story moments.”
    • “The story's cute, but I think I would have been more emotional if there was half as much text.”

  • emotional

    92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    "Draw" is a deceptively simple platformer that delivers a deeply emotional and heartfelt story about grief, depression, and healing through its minimalist stickman art style and intimate narrative. Players frequently describe being unexpectedly moved to tears, praising its genuine portrayal of personal loss and emotional isolation, enhanced by thoughtful dialogue, creative symbolism, and a soothing soundtrack. Despite its short length, the game’s sincere storytelling and warm presentation leave a lasting impact, making it a touching and memorable indie experience.

    • “Draw is a small but emotionally powerful indie adventure that transforms a simple notebook-inspired art style into a surprisingly moving story about grief, emotional isolation, and personal healing.”
    • “What initially appears to be a playful stick-figure platformer slowly reveals itself as an introspective emotional journey centered around loss and the difficulty of reconnecting with others after personal tragedy.”
    • “Despite its minimalist presentation and relatively short runtime, the game leaves a lasting emotional impact because of the honesty and warmth behind its storytelling.”

  • gameplay

    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The gameplay is simple, accessible, and centered around exploration, platforming, and light puzzle-solving using a limited but charming drawing mechanic that fits the hand-drawn aesthetic. While not mechanically deep or highly challenging, it effectively supports the emotional storytelling and atmosphere, making it an enjoyable experience for players who value narrative over complexity. Some players wished for more elaborate drawing interactions, but overall the gameplay is praised for its integration with the story and creative presentation.

    • “Gameplay revolves around exploration, platforming, and environmental puzzle-solving using a magical pencil capable of drawing objects directly into the world.”
    • “Players create tools and structures needed to progress through different areas, giving the gameplay an interactive creativity that fits perfectly with the notebook aesthetic.”
    • “While the drawing mechanics remain relatively simple, they add charm and originality to the experience by making players feel actively involved in shaping the hand-drawn environment.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics remain fairly simple, meaning players seeking highly challenging platforming or deeply complex puzzles may find the experience mechanically limited.”
    • “My main disappointment with it is that the drawing mechanics are so limited, I can't draw an elaborate bridge for the hell of it if I want to, as there are limiters on each drawing square of how much ink you can use.”
    • “Other things that kind of annoyed me mechanically is the camera; I ended up making a lot of leaps of faith because I couldn't see where I was jumping down.”

  • music

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The game's music is widely praised for its beautiful, peaceful, and emotionally evocative soundtrack that complements the story and atmosphere perfectly. Gentle piano melodies and ambient tracks create a reflective, comforting experience that deepens the narrative impact without being overbearing. While some find the music occasionally repetitive, it remains a standout feature that significantly enhances the game's emotional resonance.

    • “Gentle piano melodies, ambient emotional tracks, and softer musical themes create a reflective atmosphere that supports the narrative beautifully.”
    • “Combined with the hand-drawn visuals, the soundtrack creates an emotionally immersive world that feels comforting even during its darker moments.”
    • “The music quietly reinforces feelings of nostalgia, sadness, and gradual emotional recovery without becoming overly dramatic.”
    • “The OST really sets the mood of the game quite well, although during gameplay some of the tracks felt out of tune.”
    • “Revising after multiple later attempts, no music locked in; despite my multiple playthroughs of Elden Ring, this remains the most difficult piece of media I have ever witnessed, you will smash your keyboard, but maybe worth it. GG game devs win.”
    • “The story is absolutely fantastic, with an equally fantastic art style, gameplay mechanics, and a decent soundtrack on top of those.”

  • graphics

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 44% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The game features minimalist, hand-drawn graphics inspired by a sketchbook notebook style, creating a nostalgic and emotionally immersive atmosphere. While the art is beautifully animated and enhances the storytelling, some players found the visuals occasionally made platform recognition challenging. Overall, the unique, heartfelt visual approach perfectly complements the game’s emotional depth and narrative.

    • “The notebook-inspired world immediately creates a sense of childhood nostalgia through lined-paper environments, hand-drawn objects, animated doodles, and sketchbook-style visuals.”
    • “Developed by Draw Games developers, the game combines platforming, puzzle-solving, hand-drawn visuals, and narrative-driven exploration into an experience that feels both nostalgic and deeply sincere.”
    • “Its combination of hand-drawn visuals, accessible gameplay, and emotionally honest storytelling transforms a simple concept into something surprisingly meaningful.”
    • “The game's visuals are designed to look like a sketchbook or student's notebook, which they succeeded at, but sometimes it was hard to distinguish what was a platform and what wasn't.”
    • “Sometimes the visuals made it difficult to see what was a platform and what wasn't, impacting gameplay clarity.”
    • “The notebook-inspired art style, while unique, occasionally caused confusion in identifying interactive elements like platforms.”

  • atmosphere

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique, reflective, and calming qualities, enhanced by gentle piano melodies and ambient music. This serene ambiance supports the heartfelt narrative and creative puzzles, making it one of the game's strongest features.

    • “One of the game’s strongest qualities is its atmosphere.”
    • “Gentle piano melodies, ambient emotional tracks, and softer musical themes create a reflective atmosphere that supports the narrative beautifully.”
    • “The music soundtrack is so peaceful and definitely brought a calming atmosphere to an emotional story.”

  • grinding

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is widely regarded as tedious and depressing, exacerbated by slow movement and the lack of a sprint feature. Although checkpoints are plentiful, the overall pace makes extended play sessions feel like a chore.

    • “Now, thankfully, the checkpoints were plentiful but this along with the fact that there is no sprint and you move at a snail's pace makes the game feel sort of tedious to play a lot of the time.”
    • “Depressing and tedious”
    • “The gameplay is extremely tedious and I had to force myself to finish.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is charming and endearing, contributing to a heartfelt story that resonates with players. The funny characters add a lighthearted touch, complementing the engaging and well-integrated drawing gameplay.

    • “This was such a beautifully done game, with a story that made me forget that I could draw any amount of funny things and made me just want to reach out and help these poor guys.”
    • “The characters are endearing and funny as well.”

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is consistently praised as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's overall appeal.

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1300h Median play time
1300h Average play time
1300-1300h Spent by most gamers
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Draw is a casual role playing game with drama and comedy themes. Common tags for Draw include indie, exploration, emotional, cartoon, free to play and others.

Draw is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 1300 hours playing Draw.

Draw was released on October 6, 2023.

Draw was developed by rykwong.

Draw has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Draw for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Draw is a single player game.

Similar games include INMOST, Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery, GRIS, Lost Words: Beyond the Page, DISTRAINT 2 and others.