Different Strokes lets players make paintings together in a collaborative online game.

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About Different Strokes

Different Strokes is a casual, collaborative online painting game. Players draw in a shared gallery where the visitors create the artwork, and they can draw over, add layers to, or rate pieces made by other players. The game hosts all of the art and loads it dynamically, and the main gallery is described as a never-ending, expanding space.

The game is available on the web (HTML5) and Android. The base download is listed as free, and a Deluxe Edition with extra tools and colors is available if you pay $5 USD or more. The game uses server-based networked multiplayer, and the developers describe the main gallery as crowded, with a weekly themed gallery offered as an alternative.

Key features

  • Shared gallery where players draw, remix, and rate artwork created by other players
  • Add a new layer to existing artwork that needs a redo
  • Rate artwork to boost well-liked pieces and hide others
  • Weekly themed gallery in addition to the main gallery
  • Brush, paint bucket fill, and undo tools with keyboard shortcuts
  • Deluxe Edition adds 9 exclusive colors, straight line tool, and canvas zoom
Best for: Casual players who enjoy sandbox drawing and sharing art with other people online.
Good for
  • Art in the game is made and rated live by other players, so the gallery changes over time.
  • The itch.io page shows a 4.8 out of 5 star rating from 780 ratings.
  • The interface is offered in many languages, including English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Watch out for
  • Several tools, including smaller brush sizes and brush smoothing, are only in the Deluxe Edition.
  • The developers describe the main gallery as crowded, so new artwork may be less visible there.
  • Multiplayer uses server-based networking, so it depends on the game's servers.

Different Strokes at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Different Strokes FAQ

How can I get the Deluxe Edition?
The Deluxe download is listed as available if you pay $5 USD or more on the itch.io page.
Is there a community for players?
The developers started a Discord server where players can share their work and talk with other players and artists.
Which platforms are supported?
The page lists HTML5 and Android as platforms, and an Android APK is available for download.
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