When I'm Not Drawing

A cozy, character-driven life-simulation RPG where you follow a young woman as she moves to a new city to chase her dream of becoming an artist. Manage your days, balance growth and personal life, explore the city, and meet a cast of curious neighbors. Live a fulfilling year at your own pace, with the realities of paying rent baked into the experience.

Live at your own pace

Schedule your days and choose how to spend them. Juggle part-time work, fitness classes, cafe hangs, dates, camping trips, or simply take a quiet day off. Your choices shape who you become and what your year feels like—there’s no single path to success.

Meet friends, find love

Build connections with a warm, diverse cast. Share memories, uncover secrets, and listen to their stories. Make friends, go on dates, and perhaps even fall in love as you navigate what matters most to you.

Explore the neighborhood

Step out into the city to gather inspiration. Expect small surprises along the way—discover a new bakery, soak up sun on the beach, or visit an inspiring art show. Don’t forget practical errands like groceries and restocking stationery on the way home.

Branching stories and choices

Dive into rich narratives and branching dialogues. Sleep late on weekends, stand your ground in arguments, chase trends, or follow your heart. The choices you make, big or small, steer your journey and your relationships.

Endings and what comes after

After a year concludes, life continues beyond the game’s clock. Multiple endings await you across different playthroughs, revealing how your not-drawing days shaped careers, friendships, and love.

About the developer

When I'm Not Drawing is a solo indie project from Hidden Moon, based in California. The concept began in 2019, with development spanning several years of dreaming, coding, and crafting the world you’ll inhabit.