Item: Gartic.io
Rating: 82
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

82/100

Gartic.io is the ultimate digital version of 'Pictionary' for the modern age. It takes a simple concept—draw a word and let others guess—and turns it into a global social hub. The brilliance of Gartic is its accessibility; you can jump into a public room with strangers or create a private one for up to 50 friends. It’s the perfect party game because it scales so well and works on almost any device.

While the occasional lag or loading issue can be a minor annoyance during peak hours, the actual gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying. Watching someone struggle to draw 'Renaissance' or seeing a master artist create a masterpiece in 30 seconds is equally entertaining. The wide range of themes—from Animals to Movies—ensures that the prompts never feel repetitive. It’s a chaotic, creative, and often hilarious experience that has rightfully become a staple for streamers and friend groups alike.

Dinsun reviewed on: Tue Feb 25 2025

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1270393677

Free13+★4.5 4356 reviews

Author : Gartic

Pubish Date : Thu Aug 17 2017

Last Update Date : Wed Jul 02 2025

Support Languages : English, Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish

Genres :

Version 2.2.0Wed Jul 02 2025

- Bug fixes
Welcome to Gartic.io!
Gartic.io welcomes you with the fun of guessing and drawing! In each round, a player draws something for the others to guess what it is.
Choose one of the words to draw and let the game begin! The player who achieves the points goal first gets the top place.
You can also choose from the available themes or even create your own room, inviting up to 50 friends by sharing the link.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Welcome to Gartic.io!
Gartic.io welcomes you with the fun of guessing and drawing! In each round, a player draws something for the others to guess what it is.
Choose one of the words to draw and let the game begin! The player who achieves the points goal first gets the top place.
You can also choose from the available themes or even create your own room, inviting up to 50 friends by sharing the link.

Ratings & Reviews

4.5 out of 5 with 4356 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Gartic.io is a social drawing and guessing game where players take turns illustrating a secret word while others race to guess it correctly to earn points. With support for up to 50 players in a single room, it’s ideal for parties and online hangouts. Players can choose from multiple themes like Animals, Objects, or Food, or even create their own custom rooms. The first player to reach the point goal wins the round!

Features

Online multiplayer for up to 50 players

Various categories and themes

Create private rooms with custom links

Available in multiple languages

Cross-platform play with web and mobile

Tips

Drawing for Success

When it's your turn to draw, choose the word you feel most confident with. Use the drawing tools to focus on key identifying features rather than fine details, as time is limited and the goal is to make it guessable quickly.

Promotion Videos

Gartic.io - Draw, Guess, WIN! - YouTube

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Gameplays

Joining and Creating Rooms

You can join public rooms based on your preferred language or theme. For a private party, create a room and share the link with your friends. You can set the point limit and the number of players to customize the match.