Hand-drawn video games have become trendy over the last few years, especially among indie studios. Part of this trend is thanks to successful games like Cuphead, which features hand-drawn animation that allows gamers to feel like they're actually playing inside a cartoon. Because hand-drawn video games have become so fashionable, it's sometimes hard to sort through them all to find the real gems. Here's a list of the best hand-drawn video games that are out right now.

While Cuphead is a star within the subgenre of hand-drawn games, there's still plenty to appreciate about it for people who haven't given it a try yet. With a style meant to echo the animation of the 1930's, Cuphead can be a challenge. It's also received staggeringly good reviews, and now that it's available on all current-gen consoles, it's easily-accessible. Like Cuphead, Hollow Knight is another recognizable IP that deserves the attention. Featuring an art style that resembles a Tim Burton cartoon, Hollow Knight is a widely-praised Metroidvania. A sequel, Hollow Knight Silksong, is also in the works.

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For hand-drawn animation enthusiasts, there are quite a few point-and-click adventures that have released on home consoles over the last few years. There's the Deponia series, which mixes a steampunk aesthetic with Futurama-style animation and humor. It's wacky detective noir that's been repeated in other point-and-click games — just not as successfully. Then there's The Little Acre, an endearing tale that will delight anyone who grew up on '90s-era Nickelodeon cartoons. Although the game doesn't take very long to play, it's still a memorable experience with story variations that can demand multiple replays.

Other Great Hand-Drawn Video Games

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If point-and-click sounds boring, there are plenty of hand-drawn games that are more focused on combat. One standout is Indivisible, which feels like an anime-inspired Western TV series like Avatar: The Last Airbender or The Dragon Prince. The game combines action RPG mechanics with platforming features, and feels similar to another great hand-drawn game: Child of Light. Releasing before Cuphead made hand-drawn gaming trendy, Child of Light is a gorgeous RPG/platformer with a combat system that feels like something from Final Fantasy.

There's also Battle Chef Brigade, which crosses fighting games with Top Chef and wraps it all up with a nice anime look. It's equal parts side-scrolling brawler and Tetris. For hand-drawn animation fans looking for less fighting and more puzzles, there's always Jotun: Valhalla Edition from Thunder Lotus Studios. Jotun tells its story with animation and a narrative inspired by Norse mythology. Thunder Lotus recently released another great hand-drawn game, Spiritfarer, which incorporates life management mechanics into an unfolding story about death and the afterlife. It also features a watercolor art style that melds well with the game's relaxing atmosphere.

Thanks to games like Cuphead and Hollow Knight, hand-drawn video games are booming right now. As such, new and interesting games are releasing regularly. For animation enthusiasts or newcomers, these highlighted games are a great place to start.

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