Draw a Stickman: EPIC similar games & best alternatives

Draw a Stickman: EPIC

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, Windows Phone, iOS • 2013

Should you play it?

Draw a stickman, then guide him through a fantastic world of adventure! Using an assortment of pencils, draw elements, tools, and weapons to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles.

What works
  • Creative freedom to draw characters and tools
  • Charming art style and whimsical world
  • Accessible puzzles with some challenge
  • Affordable price
  • Good for kids and casual players
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Lack of checkpoints can cause frustration
  • Limited color and drawing tools
  • Repetitive gameplay after some time
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2

  • The Multi-Medium

  • Stacking

  • Mushroom Cats 2

  • Wytchwood

  • TOHU

  • Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure

  • Fatum Betula

  • Pilgrims
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Multi-Medium

  • Mushroom Cats 2

  • TOHU
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

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  • Creativity

    Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2
  • Expression

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Draw a Stickman: EPIC: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    5

    "Players have full freedom to create and modify objects and solve puzzles in any way they want, demonstrating high personal control and freedom."

    Capsule for Scribblenauts Unlimited Scribblenauts Unlimited

    "Players create and redraw their own character and friend, freely drawing tools and objects to solve puzzles, indicating high personal control and freedom."

  • Competence

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    "Puzzles provide moderate challenge, some are easy, others require thought, with feedback and achievement systems supporting skill development."

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    "Puzzles require some thinking and skill, but are generally accessible; some achievements require more challenge, providing moderate skill engagement."

  • Competition

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    "Single-player game focused on personal progress without any player-vs-player or leaderboard competition."

    Capsule for Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

    "Single-player game focused on personal progress without any player-vs-player or leaderboard competition."

  • Continuation

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    "Some players report replaying levels for experience or costumes, but overall game is short and some find it repetitive or easy to finish."

    Capsule for Cinderella Escape! R12 Cinderella Escape! R12

    "Some players report replaying levels for achievements and collectibles, but overall the game is short and can become repetitive."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    Capsule for MiSide MiSide

    "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    5

    "Core gameplay revolves around drawing and customizing characters, tools, and enemies, encouraging creative expression."

    Capsule for Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2 Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2

    "Core gameplay revolves around drawing characters, friends, and interactive objects, encouraging player creativity and expression."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative dominance is absent."

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and cooperative dominance is absent."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    3

    "Players enjoy a whimsical, imaginative world and story that provides a lighthearted escape from reality."

    Capsule for Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2 Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2

    "Players enjoy the imaginative, whimsical world and use the game as a relaxing, creative escape from reality."

  • Expectation

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    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and creativity, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

    Capsule for Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2 Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and creativity, with no indication of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with drawing different shapes and combinations to solve puzzles."

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    "Players experiment with drawing different shapes and objects to solve puzzles in multiple ways."

  • Exploration

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    "Game features multiple open areas with secrets and collectibles encouraging exploration."

    Capsule for Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD

    "Game features multiple levels with hidden secrets and collectibles encouraging exploration."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

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    "Players extensively customize characters visually and functionally, expressing personal creativity."

    Capsule for Smack Studio Smack Studio

    "Players customize their own characters and friends through drawing, expressing personal artistic style."

  • Fantasy

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    "The game features a whimsical fantasy world with anthropomorphic characters and imaginative story elements."

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    "The game world is a whimsical, imaginative drawing come to life with magical pencils and fantasy creatures."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in puzzle solving and navigation, though learning curve is moderate and gameplay is simple."

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    "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and creativity, though learning curve is moderate and gameplay is simple."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires active engagement; not designed for passive or background play."

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    "Requires active engagement and drawing; not suitable for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing within the game."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements present."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect items, solve puzzles, and unlock achievements and bonus content, showing clear progression."

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    "Players collect colors, puzzle pieces, and unlock bonus levels, showing some progression and reward accumulation."

  • Relaxation

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    "Generally relaxing gameplay with easy puzzles and atmospheric music, suitable for casual play."

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    "Generally relaxing and casual gameplay with light puzzles and soothing music, though some frustration possible."

  • Sensation

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    "Visual style is simple but pleasant; combat and music provide moderate sensory stimulation."

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    "Visual style is simple but charming; sound and music are unobtrusive, providing moderate sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

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    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal and not publicly ranked."

  • Story

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    "The game has a simple narrative about rescuing friends, but story is minimal and mostly context for gameplay."

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    "Simple narrative about rescuing a drawn friend; story is light but provides context and motivation."

  • Strategy

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    "Puzzles require some logical thinking and planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

    Capsule for Broken Age Broken Age

    "Puzzles require some planning and problem solving, but overall gameplay is straightforward."

  • Thrill

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    "Gameplay is low risk and casual; lacks suspense or high-stakes tension."

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    "Low risk and tension; gameplay is casual and lighthearted without suspense or high stakes."

  • Value

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    "Affordable price and short playtime provide good value for casual players."

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    "Affordable price and creative gameplay provide good value for casual players."

  • Violence

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    "Minimal violence; interactions focus on puzzle solving and narrative rather than combat or destruction."

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    "Minimal violence; interactions mostly involve drawing and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival

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    "No survival mechanics; failure results in level restart without threat or resource management."

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    "No significant survival mechanics; player faces some hazards but death results in level restart without complex resource management."

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