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DRAWER is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by npuKoJI team and was released on January 27, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A racing game with indirect controls. Draw to drive! The car doesn't have a pilot, but you are the navigator. Plot the course and break records! - Four unique cups: from tropic islands to the cold mountain tops; - Eight cars: a small hatchback or a rally muscle car? Who said muscle cars can't drift? - The only thing you need is a mouse. The keyboard is optional, though ;) - Voxel graphics. Our ar…

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
optimization2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • Unique and refreshing racing concept with indirect vehicle control, emphasizing experimentation, problem-solving, and skill progression.
  • Clean and accessible visual presentation with a clear top-down perspective that supports gameplay without distractions.
  • Replayability enhanced by leaderboards and achievement systems encouraging mastery and competitive improvement.
  • Unconventional control scheme and steep learning curve may frustrate players expecting traditional racing mechanics.
  • Technical issues including broken progression system, poor GUI, and occasional crashes negatively impact user experience.
  • Graphically basic with low-polygon voxel art that feels outdated and amateurish, alongside shallow gameplay lacking depth or customization.
  • gameplay

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The gameplay features an unconventional control system that emphasizes precision, planning, and skill mastery, rewarding persistence over reflexes. Its clean, functional visuals support a mechanically focused experience that gradually reveals depth and delivers genuine satisfaction with each completed course. While content is limited to skill refinement rather than variety or narrative, the innovative mechanics and rewarding progression make it a distinctive and memorable indie title.

    • “It is a concept that feels strange at first but gradually reveals surprising depth as players adapt to its mechanics.”
    • “It transforms indirect vehicle control into an engaging test of precision, planning, and perseverance while delivering a distinctive gameplay loop that remains memorable long after the first few races.”
    • “The core gameplay is centered on mastering an intentionally unconventional control system that rewards persistence more than instant reflexes.”
    • “The content is also centered almost entirely on refining gameplay skills rather than offering an expansive narrative, customization features, or a wide variety of game modes.”
    • “Those searching for a content-heavy racing simulator may find the experience somewhat limited, but players who enjoy experimental indie titles and innovative gameplay concepts are far more likely to appreciate its originality.”
  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game's graphics prioritize clarity and functionality over advanced effects, complementing its arcade-style aesthetic with a polished and accessible look. While this approach suits the mechanically focused gameplay, some criticize the simplicity as reflective of low development effort, contrasting with successful titles like Minecraft that thrive despite, not because of, basic visuals.

    • “The overall aesthetic complements its arcade-style personality while maintaining a polished and accessible appearance.”
    • “It also happens to be easy, and doesn't need any proper talent in terms of game development or graphic artists. That's why reviewers are faced with so many of these terrible games with confrontingly bad graphics.”
    • “Developers must learn that Minecraft succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
    • “Rather than relying on advanced graphical effects, the game prioritizes clarity and functionality, which proves to be the right decision for such a mechanically focused experience.”
  • optimization

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

    The game’s optimization encourages players to refine their performance by revisiting tracks to achieve faster, cleaner runs. While levels are enjoyable as designed, there are rewarding opportunities for advanced players to discover optimized routes and improve their times.

    • “Players are encouraged to revisit completed tracks in pursuit of faster times and cleaner performances, transforming every level into an opportunity for refinement rather than a one-time challenge.”
    • “Levels are fun to do the intended way, but there are some really awesome thread-the-needle moments to try and get pretty optimized times by cutting through the boundary forest.”
  • replayability

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

    The game offers strong replayability, enhanced by leaderboards and achievement-based progression that motivate players to keep coming back.

    • “Replay value is another notable strength thanks to the inclusion of leaderboards and achievement-based progression.”
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Play Times

3h Median play time
3h Average play time
3-3h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs
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DRAWER is a casual racing game. Common tags for DRAWER include indie, family friendly, relaxing, top-down, driving and others.

DRAWER is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing DRAWER.

DRAWER was released on January 27, 2022.

DRAWER was developed by npuKoJI team.

DRAWER has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked DRAWER for its optimization but disliked it for its gameplay.

DRAWER is a single player game.

Similar games include #DRIVE Rally, Apex Rush, art of rally, Midnight Driver, Drag and others.