7 Cozy Games With Stunning Hand-Drawn Worlds

ByKristen Updated on

Some games don’t just tell a story—they paint it. These cozy titles are brought to life with stunning hand-drawn art that feels like stepping into a picture book.

Soak in the detail, unwind, and get ready to explore worlds as lovely as they are relaxing.

Spiritfarer

A group of various anthropomorphic animals stand together, facing a glowing archway, surrounded by trees and soft light.
Spiritfarer | Gameplay Screenshot

Sail a beautifully hand-drawn sea as a Spiritfarer helping souls move on. Every animation feels like a gentle hug, and the emotional story makes it unforgettable.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS, Xbox, Playstation, Epic Games

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Gris

An illustrated scene depicting a fantastical castle with overgrown plants under a large full moon in a starry night sky, evoking the mystical aesthetics of games like Monument Valley.
Gris | Gameplay Screenshot

A quiet, dreamlike platformer where grief is expressed through watercolor art. The entire world blooms with color as you heal—and it’s breathtaking.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS

Ori and the Blind Forest

Title screen of "Ori and the Blind Forest," featuring a bright sky, lush forest, and reflections in a pond, with title text at the top and Russian text at the bottom.
Ori and the Blind Forest | Gameplay Screenshot

While not traditionally hand-drawn, its painterly visuals and glowing forests feel like a moving painting. It’s tender, emotional, and mesmerizing to explore.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox

Cuphead

A cartoonish scene features a cup-headed character in a red outfit listening to a white-faced figure with a teapot head in a living room. Text in a dialog box reads, "What a fine pickle you boys have gotten yourselves into!.
Cuphead | Gameplay Screenshot

It’s chaotic, yes, but its 1930s cartoon art style is completely hand-animated and jaw-droppingly beautiful. Even when you’re losing, it’s hard not to admire the artistry.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation

Hollow Knight

A cute screenshot of a video game with a man and a woman.
Hollow Knight | Gameplay Screenshot

This indie darling is equal parts moody and magical, with every character and background hand-drawn in inky detail. It’s haunting, but also full of quiet beauty.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch

Wytchwood

Illustration of a quaint, colorful cottage in a dense forest, with a person sitting on a bench outside. The setting resembles something out of potion games, complete with barrels, a well, a dog, and various foliage and trees.
Wytchwood | Gameplay Screenshot

A dark fairytale world made entirely from hand-crafted visuals. You play as a swampy witch collecting ingredients and solving puzzles—it’s weird and wonderful.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS, Xbox, Playstation, Epic Games

Tangle Tower

Case file featuring photos, a drawing, and text about a murder. Victim: Freya Fellow, 19, with a stab wound. A red knife is mentioned, blood on its tip identified. Location: Flora's Tower.
Tangle Tower | Gameplay Screenshot

A cozy mystery with gorgeous hand-drawn characters and scenes that feel like pages from a stylish storybook. It’s witty, charming, and wonderfully odd.

Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS

Kristen is a writer, photographer, cookbook author and avid cozy gamer. Her work has been featured in various publications including Forbes, The Associated Press, Elle, Pure Wow, Chicago Sun-Times, and Willow & Sage Magazine.

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