Best Hand-drawn Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,129 Hand-drawn games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Hand-drawn game rankings were last updated on 1/16/2025.
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1. Hades
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Hades holds the #1 spot for "best Hand-drawn game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 274,106 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 269,366 positive reviews and 4,740 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2020 |
| Franchise | Supergiant Games |
| Developer | Supergiant Games |
| Publisher | Supergiant Games |
| Steam App Id | 1145360 |
2. The Henry Stickmin Collection
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 48,264 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,614 positive reviews and 650 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 8/7/2020 |
| Franchise | Innersloth |
| Developer | PuffballsUnited |
| Publisher | Innersloth |
| Steam App Id | 1089980 |
5. Hollow Knight
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
Hollow Knight has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 390,825 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 379,362 positive reviews and 11,463 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/24/2017 |
| Developer | Team Cherry |
| Publisher | Team Cherry |
| Steam App Id | 367520 |
6. Firework
An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.
Firework has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 40,616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,764 positive reviews and 852 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Firework on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/3/2021 |
| Developer | Shiying Studio |
| Publisher | Gamera Games |
| Steam App Id | 1288310 |
7. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,497 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,439 positive reviews and 58 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
8. Volcano Princess
Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!
Volcano Princess has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 38,143 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 37,303 positive reviews and 840 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $10.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Volcano Princess on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $10.99 |
| Release Date | 4/21/2023 |
| Franchise | Gamera Games |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1669980 |
9. OMORI
Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.
OMORI has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 76,589 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,516 positive reviews and 2,073 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play OMORI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 12/25/2020 |
| Developer | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Publisher | OMOCAT, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 1150690 |
10. A Castle Full of Cats
A Castle Full of Cats is a catvania hidden object game where you need to find all the cursed cats in the castle. Save each and every cat and unleash the power of love! ♡
A Castle Full of Cats has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Hand-drawn games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,810 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play A Castle Full of Cats on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,044 | 9/17/2020 | 97 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 137 | 8/7/2020 | 97 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 7/16/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11,268 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 2/3/2021 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 444 | 4/21/2023 | 96 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 757 | 12/25/2020 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 11/9/2022 | 95 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/19/2024 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 4/8/2021 | 95 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8,347 | 6/23/2023 | 95 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,480 | 9/29/2017 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 12/14/2017 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 11/16/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 8/23/2021 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 42 | 2/14/2024 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 7/7/2022 | 95 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 120 | 3/31/2023 | 95 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). Cats Hidden in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 13). Cats Hidden in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 17). Hollow Knight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). Firework on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 8). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 4). Volcano Princess on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). OMORI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 11). A Castle Full of Cats on Steam. Steam Store.