Games Like Different Strokes

Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!

Why similar: Life Sim 22.4%, First-Person 21.3%, Relaxing 18.4%, Immersive Sim 17.3%, 3D 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This sandbox offers an incredibly deep painting simulation that allows for complete creative freedom in a first-person perspective.

Bombing!! is a creative graffiti sandbox where every inch of the environment can be painted.

Why similar: Design & Illustration 46.8% ★, Cartoon 14.7%, Relaxing 14.5%, Exploration 7.5%, Minimalist 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same first-person graffiti and mural-making vibe found in Different Strokes within a relaxed, open environment.

A unique artist sim game with realistic paint mixing, physics and numerous painting tools. Upgrade and customize your studio, complete tasks, sell and expose art, buy instruments and get famous!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 48.3% ★, Immersive Sim 15.8%, Relaxing 12.4%, Cute 9.1%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a comprehensive art studio experience that challenges your technical painting skills in a highly interactive environment.

WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

Why similar: Cartoon 27%, Cute 25.5%, Nonlinear 14.7%, Multiplayer 10.8%, 3D 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Different Strokes, this game prioritizes a relaxing, social atmosphere where players can hang out and express themselves in a shared space.

Embark on your struggling artist adventure. Draw and sell art to cheeky critics to reclaim your lost art career. Explore the endearing art-starved town of Phénix and show them you're a true artist!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 56.9% ★, Exploration 14.5%, Hand-drawn 10.6%, Cute 8.7%, 3D 5%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the artistic simulation genre by adding an explorable world where you can sell your art to quirky characters.

Take a break from the stress of daily life with this must-have virtual painter’s studio. Even if you think you’re not a creative person, Painting VR might prove you wrong. Be amazed by what you can create with unlimited supplies of paint, canvases, and all the tools you need.

Why similar: Design & Illustration 57.3% ★, Immersive Sim 20.6%, Relaxing 9.8%, First-Person 5.4%, 3D 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly immersive painting experience that mimics the physical sensation of working with real-world art supplies.

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!

Why similar: Relaxing 40.7%, Exploration 29.5%, First-Person 21.7%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a traveling artist in a beautiful 3D world, using your canvas to capture the scenery and complete quests for locals.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Cute 54.8%, Relaxing 40.3%, Casual 3.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game centers on a magical paintbrush mechanic that allows you to color the world, blending exploration with creative expression.

Play drawing games online with your friends, for FREE!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 58.2% ★, Relaxing 19.3%, Cute 7.9%, Casual 6.5%, Online Co-Op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A family-friendly, casual drawing game that emphasizes the social aspect of creating and sharing art with others online.

Even you can become a great artist! Wrestle subjectivity as you attempt to sell your art to rude customers in order to progress in this confusing art scene. The only thing threatening you is your expensive wine and baguette addiction! Will your art end up in the Louvre or on your parents' fridge?

Why similar: Design & Illustration 34% ★, Hand-drawn 22.5%, Relaxing 19.9%, Cartoon 13.4%, Casual 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that popularized the 'starving artist' simulation, focusing on the struggle and joy of creating art for a living.

It’s time to discover your inner artist! With Vermillion, you get a fully equipped oil painting studio in your home, without any of the mess. Ready for the unrivaled sense of accomplishment from creating your first painting?

Why similar: Design & Illustration 54.4% ★, Immersive Sim 18.1%, Relaxing 11.3%, First-Person 7.4%, 3D 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a realistic, high-fidelity painting simulation that is perfect for artists looking for a meditative creative outlet.

Umurangi Generation is a first person photography game in the shitty future. Set in Tauranga Aotearoa off the back of an impending crisis you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. Throughout the game you will unlock a variety of lenses and equipment.

Why similar: Design & Illustration 44.1% ★, Relaxing 21.6%, Exploration 13%, First-Person 11.8%, Casual 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person photography game captures the same 'artistic exploration' feel, encouraging players to find beauty in a stylized, urban environment.

SLUDGE LIFE is a first-person / open-world / vandalism-centric stroll through a polluted island full of cranky idiots and a vibe so thick you can taste it.

Why similar: Exploration 59.4%, First-Person 40.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, first-person exploration game that heavily features graffiti tagging as a primary mechanic for interacting with the world.

PAINTER SIMULATOR is a new generation game in which the emphasis is placed on the player's imagination and perceptiveness. Create the world in the colors you want to see with a brush.

Why similar: Design & Illustration 40.2% ★, Life Sim 15.4%, Immersive Sim 12.3%, Relaxing 10.7%, Cute 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a more structured approach to painting, focusing on the mechanics of home renovation and artistic design.

Art from all angles 🖌️🎨 3D paint in XR! The community powered evolution of Tilt Brush

Why similar: Design & Illustration 94.7% ★, Casual 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: As an open-source successor to 3D painting tools, it offers a robust set of features for creating complex, spatial art.

Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

Why similar: Design & Illustration 42.8% ★, Life Sim 19.1%, Relaxing 17%, Cute 9.8%, Anime 8%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, low-pressure environment designed for productivity and relaxation, perfect for those who enjoy the chill vibes of creative games.

For 3-8 players and an audience of thousands! Your phones or tablets are your controllers! The game of terrible drawings and hilariously wrong answers.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 54.2%, Cute 24.4%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: This is a quintessential social drawing game that focuses on the fun of collaborative, often chaotic, artistic creation with friends.

A game about writing nice letters to real people. Write and receive encouraging letters in a cozy room. Trade stickers and listen to chill music. We're all in this together. Sometimes all you need are a few kind words.

Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 44.5% ★, Relaxing 24.7%, Cute 15.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%, 3D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on writing, it shares the same wholesome, relaxing, and community-driven spirit that makes Different Strokes so inviting.

Love Colors is the relaxing paint by numbers pixel art game. Choose from over 150 stylish paintings from lovable themes and become the Picasso of the pixel. Playable solo and up to 4-player couch co-op.

Why similar: Design & Illustration 49.8% ★, Hand-drawn 13.7%, Relaxing 13.3%, Cartoon 12.1%, Cute 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A social, puzzle-based painting game that emphasizes cooperation and shared creative goals.

Beautiful Multiplayer Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 50.6% ★, Relaxing 23.8%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, 3D 6.7%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the relaxing, social experience of solving puzzles into a 3D space, similar to the collaborative nature of Different Strokes.

A relaxing color by numbers game! Color with your friends! Lots to paint! No hidden fees!

Why similar: Relaxing 40.9%, Cute 23.1%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Casual 8.6%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated multiplayer platform for pixel art, focusing on the joy of creating collaborative masterpieces with others.

The team of artists has just received an invitation to the Intergalactic Painting Tournament! Choose from 1000+ artworks and PAINT BY NUMBERS to bring them to life! Colorful pixel art adventures are coming!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 67.7% ★, Relaxing 21.2%, Cute 7.3%, Casual 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, straightforward digital painting experience that is perfect for unwinding after a long day.

A co-op friendslop game with a heavy focus on customization via drawing. Scavenge liminal bunkers and obtain artefacts that may or may not aid you and your friends.

Why similar: Exploration 38.9%, First-Person 19.6%, 3D 15.3%, Online Co-Op 13.5%, Casual 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines exploration and character customization with a lighthearted, social co-op experience.

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Exploration 35.4%, Cute 32.2%, 3D 19.5%, Casual 11.4%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploration and photography in a vibrant, cute world, mirroring the relaxing nature-focused exploration of Different Strokes.

gogh: Focus with Your Avatar is a multiplayer online focus game for work. Customize your ideal workspace and cute avatars, gather in each other’s rooms, and focus together. Timers and To-Dos, lo-fi music, and beautiful ambience make desk work more fun!

Why similar: Relaxing 28.2%, Cute 22.7%, Anime 18.7%, 3D 11.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%

Take your brush and create your best work! Draw with friends or strangers!

Why similar: Hand-drawn 46.9%, Relaxing 28.9%, Casual 15%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A casual drawing game that encourages spontaneous creativity and interaction with other players.

Use spraypaint to paint whatever you want in a blank art gallery. Send your galleries to your friends for them to view your artwork.

Why similar: Relaxing 73.8%, Casual 24.1%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A simple, free-to-play simulation that lets you focus on the act of painting and displaying your work in a virtual gallery.

Bring color to the world in Spray Paint Simulator! Restore worn-out surfaces with a fresh coat of paint and watch them come back to life. Use your spray tool with precision, cover every inch, and enjoy the satisfaction of a flawless finish.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 30.5%, Relaxing 27.8%, First-Person 16.2%, 3D 11.3%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A focused simulation that captures the specific mechanics and satisfaction of using spray paint to create art in a sandbox setting.

In "Pixel With Your Friends" you have to restore artworks pixel by pixel for a museum. You can color the artworks alone or together with a friend online!

Why similar: Relaxing 34.5%, Hand-drawn 27.2%, Cute 10%, Online Co-Op 9.2%, Casual 8%

An online party game of drawing and guessing for up to 16 players with a variety of modes. Bring out the best (or worst) of your drawing and guessing skills!

Why similar: Cartoon 26.5%, Hand-drawn 24.9%, Relaxing 19.3%, Cute 14.1%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Become the best painter in the universe in this colorful online game!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 49.5% ★, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Cute 12.9%, First-Person 9.3%, Minimalist 7.9%

Drawing from Memory is an online party game where 2-4 friends try to figure out what your most and least favorite characters look like by Drawing them from Memory.

Why similar: Design & Illustration 57.1% ★, Hand-drawn 22.7%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Cute 4.6%, Relaxing 4.4%

Virtual co-working with friends or strangers all over the world! Digital pals hang out at the bottom of the screen while you work, study, and get stuff done. Includes productivity tools, hangout spots, breaktime games, and more!

Why similar: Life Sim 28.7%, Relaxing 20.8%, Cute 15.8%, Anime 13%, 3D 8%

For creation and collection aficionados, The Painter’s Playground offers a game-based sandbox to craft and collect 2D artwork and share it with the online community. Strive to either be the buzz of the arthouse as a creator of sought-after works, or own the most coveted collection - or both!

Why similar: Casual 100%

Raise your baby, get married, and hatch eggs with friends right on your desktop! Start with a single egg and nurture Eggo into your special companion. Let it search for treasures from different planets on your desktop and keep you company. Dress your Eggo and even date your friends'. Play with Eggo!

Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 20.6% ★, Life Sim 20.3%, Hand-drawn 18.5%, Cartoon 13.2%, Relaxing 11.5%

Multiplayer jigsaw puzzles with voice chat! Play on your own or with friends, and feel like you're all sitting around the same table. Millions of puzzle images, upload your own, or create any puzzle you can imagine just by describing it!

Why similar: Multiplayer 34.4%, Online Co-Op 24%, Casual 22.2%, 3D 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%

In Puzzle With Your Friends you can puzzle alone, with and also against your friends via the internet! Unique motifs from different games and artists are available.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.2%, Relaxing 23.5%, Anime 13.6%, Cute 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Color your way to serenity in Coloring Book for Adults 2! Dive into a sea of vibrant shades, paint your stress away, and leaf through nature-inspired pages. From wild creatures to famous masterpieces, it’s time to make your mark!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 52.8% ★, Relaxing 19%, Hand-drawn 14.7%, Minimalist 5.7%, Casual 5.4%

A cozy online incremental idle game you can play with your friends at the bottom of your screen. Customise, play mini games, earn & spend!

Why similar: Life Sim 39.3%, Relaxing 27.6%, Cute 20.4%, Anime 7.5%, Casual 4.2%

Run your own seaside Italian bakery, craft pizzas and breads, and enjoy, fun with up to 4 players online!

Why similar: Life Sim 42.4%, Cute 22.4%, First-Person 13.6%, 3D 11.4%, Online Co-Op 4.9%

Adopt barren hills, plant trees, and experience the sweet joy of doing nothing!

Why similar: Asynchronous Multiplayer 39.3% ★, Life Sim 19.6%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Relaxing 11.4%, Cute 10%

Use your Magic Pen to help the Tiny, Adorable Fox. Let's Join The Fox's Drawing world.

Why similar: Cartoon 29.4%, Hand-drawn 21.8%, Relaxing 16.8%, Cute 13.8%, Casual 8.8%

🐱 Discover 100 hidden cats 🌍 in handcrafted scenes that capture the spirit of each country. Relax with color-by-numbers 🎨 and bring illustrations to life. Play solo or in cozy co-op 👯‍♂️, while Meow FM 🎶 sets the mood.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 26.1%, Exploration 24.5%, Relaxing 23.3%, Cute 20.1%, Casual 4.5%

Draw your robot, play as your drawing! Face your friends in Scribble Bots, a 2D, physics based sandbox party game. Will your robot be a mechanical masterpiece, or a dysfunctional abomination?

Why similar: Cartoon 53.5%, Cute 26.2%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Casual 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

This is a relaxing casual game. Take a walk in Dessert Town, explore more areas, and meet new friends. The Kitten has the ability to turn the stuff in the painting into reality. Help it gather new clothing through drawing!

Why similar: Design & Illustration 39.3% ★, Cartoon 18.5%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Cute 9%, Anime 7.2%

🐱 Discover 100 hidden cats 🌍 in handcrafted scenes that capture the spirit of each country. Relax with color-by-numbers 🎨 and bring illustrations to life. Play solo or in cozy co-op 👯‍♂️, while Meow FM 🎶 sets the mood.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 44.4%, Relaxing 36.5%, Casual 10.6%, Online Co-Op 4%, Multiplayer 3.8%

Online sparkler is a game to share "the time to watch the same fire". Enjoy the communication between you and someone else through the sparklers, which light up differently depending on the weather at that moment!

Why similar: Life Sim 27.7%, Immersive Sim 26.3%, Relaxing 19.3%, Cute 15.3%, 3D 8.1%

🐱 Discover 100 hidden cats 🌍 in handcrafted scenes that capture the spirit of each country. Relax with color-by-numbers 🎨 and bring illustrations to life. Play solo or in cozy co-op 👯‍♂️, while Meow FM 🎶 sets the mood.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 44.6%, Relaxing 36.4%, Casual 10.5%, Online Co-Op 4.2%, Multiplayer 3.7%

Experience in-person gaming, online! LAN Party is designed to be the perfect compliment to your gaming group. Whether you're playing the same game competitively, cooperatively, or playing different games entirely, LAN Party makes communicating and sharing gameplay so much easier.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 30.7%, Relaxing 28.6%, Multiplayer 10.2%, 3D 9.9%, Anime 9.4%

🐱 Discover 100 hidden cats 🌍 in handcrafted scenes that capture the spirit of each country. Relax with color-by-numbers 🎨 and bring illustrations to life. Play solo or in cozy co-op 👯‍♂️, while Meow FM 🎶 sets the mood.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 44.4%, Relaxing 36.3%, Casual 10.4%, Online Co-Op 4.2%, Multiplayer 4%

Wrap, weave, and wind your wool! Build works of art strand by strand, one loop at a time, in this tranquil game of craftsmanship. Draw inspiration from the large exhibition of levels available and unwind with the soothing soundtrack.

Why similar: Cute 34%, Relaxing 23.5%, Minimalist 22.3%, Casual 18.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Multiplayer experience in modern art gallery and different theme parks with spectacular art in them.

Why similar: First-Person 32.6%, 3D 28.9%, Casual 22.4%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Online Co-Op 6.8%

A game about being kind to real people. Send nice letters from your cozy room, go outside and say hi to your neighbors, swap recommendations, dress up for the poetry slam and add your dreams to a sky full of wishes. Join a community of real people with their hearts on their sleeves.

Why similar: Life Sim 26.4%, Massively Multiplayer 23.1%, Relaxing 22.3%, Cute 16.4%, 3D 7.5%

Bring vibrant worlds to life block by block! Our revolutionary blend of Voxel Art and Color-by-Numbers lets you build stunning 3D dioramas from the ground up. As the second entry in our hit Coloring genre, this game evolves the relaxing joy of 2D coloring into an immersive 3D experience!

Why similar: Relaxing 33.2%, Nonlinear 28.1%, 3D 23.8%, Casual 14%, Singleplayer 1%

🐱 Discover 100 hidden cats 🌍 in handcrafted scenes that capture the spirit of each country. Relax with color-by-numbers 🎨 and bring illustrations to life. Play solo or in cozy co-op 👯‍♂️, while Meow FM 🎶 sets the mood.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 29.1%, Exploration 23.1%, Relaxing 22.8%, Cute 19.4%, Casual 4.4%

A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

Why similar: Relaxing 40%, Hand-drawn 21.9%, Nonlinear 17.7%, Cute 12.6%, Casual 6.8%