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Draw & Guess

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2021

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Quick resume

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!

Global score

84/100

Genres

Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Fun and creative social gameplay
    • Customizable word lists
    • Great with friends
    • Lighthearted and humorous
    • Affordable price

    Cons

    • Very limited english-speaking player base
    • Unstable and problematic servers
    • Lack of public lobbies
    • Connection and crashing issues
    • Some community toxicity and trolling

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” 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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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players freely choose what and how to draw, create custom word lists, and set up private rooms, allowing personal control over gameplay."

    • Competence
      2

      "Game involves skill in drawing and guessing under time constraints, but overall accessible and casual with limited technical challenge."

    • Competition
      1

      "There is light competition in guessing speed and accuracy, but the focus is more on fun and social interaction than intense rivalry."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy repeated sessions especially with friends and custom word lists, though public play is limited by low player base."

    • Cooperation
      4

      "Strong emphasis on teamwork and communication to guess drawings, with social interaction being core to gameplay."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Highly creative as players draw their own interpretations and can create custom word lists, fostering artistic expression."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Community is mostly cooperative and friendly; domination or power over others is discouraged and penalized."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun, lighthearted distraction and social outlet, escaping real-life stress through humor and creativity."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with drawing styles, word lists, and social interactions, though core gameplay is consistent."

    • Exploration
      -1

      "Limited exploration of new areas; gameplay centers on repeated social drawing rounds rather than discovering new content."

    • Expression
      4

      "Players express themselves through drawings and can customize word lists and some cosmetic elements."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Game involves imaginative drawing and guessing of diverse concepts, but grounded in simple social party game context."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Strong sense of community and shared fun, especially when playing with friends or in private groups."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop drawing and guessing skills over time, though learning curve is gentle and casual."

    • Health
      -5

      "Game is sedentary with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active participation and attention during rounds; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Social interactions foster friendly connections and laughter, but not deep emotional or intimate relationships."

    • Leadership
      -2

      "No formal leadership roles; players share turns and decisions equally in a cooperative setting."

    • Progression
      1

      "Some cosmetic unlocks and word list customization provide mild progression, but core gameplay remains stable."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally a lighthearted, fun experience that balances challenge and humor, promoting relaxation."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Simple visuals and sounds provide cheerful sensory feedback but no intense stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Little emphasis on social status or recognition; community values fun over prestige."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on drawing and guessing."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some strategic thinking in how to draw clues effectively, but overall straightforward gameplay."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Mild suspense in guessing rounds, but low risk and mostly casual fun."

    • Value
      2

      "Affordable price and replayability with friends provide good value, though server issues reduce experience."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; gameplay centers on constructive drawing and social interaction."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival elements; stable, low-risk environment."

    Where to buy

    Come talk about it on Discord!

    Last update: 29/04/2026