10 Creative Games Every Artist Should Play
Creative minds, this one’s for you! These games let you sketch, build, design, and express yourself in colorful, surprising ways—no cleanup required. Happy gaming!
Eastshade
You play as a traveling painter, capturing the world on canvas with your brush. It’s a slow, peaceful game where art connects you to the people you meet.
Available on: Steam, Xbox, Playstation
Townscaper
There are no rules—just click, and a dreamy little town rises from the water. It’s meditative, playful, and pure architectural art.
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Available on: Steam, Android, IOS, Epic Games
Kind Words (lo fi chill beats to write to)
Send and receive encouraging letters from real players, set to calming music. It’s not about drawing, but it’s a beautiful outlet for writers and gentle souls.
Available on: Steam
Wattam
A wildly imaginative playground from the creator of Katamari Damacy, where everything is weird, joyful, and full of surprises. You’ll laugh, create, and hug everything.
Available on: Steam, Playstation, Epic Games
Journey
There’s no painting or building, but every frame feels like a painting. It’s a quiet, visual story told through movement, light, and breathtaking landscapes.
Available on: Steam, IOS, Playstation
ABZÛ
You explore an underwater world filled with color and life. There’s no dialogue—just beautiful motion, soothing music, and the feeling of floating through a dream.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Playstation
Assemble with Care
Fix broken objects and reconnect people’s lives through tactile, beautifully animated puzzles. It’s a quiet meditation on care and storytelling through objects.
Available on: Steam, Android, IOS
Unpacking
Turn moving day into a slow, peaceful story about someone’s life, told entirely through objects. It’s like organizing visual storytelling, one box at a time.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS
A Short Hike
You explore a charming little island filled with color, personality, and chill vibes. The visual style feels like a sketchbook in motion.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation
The Gardens Between
Manipulate time to guide two friends through dreamy, surreal puzzle islands filled with childhood memories. Every level is like a tiny art piece in motion.
Available on: Steam, Nintendo Switch, Android, IOS
