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An indie art game where you draw your own fish to care for is unexpectedly making people cry

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02.11.2026

By the time we’re adults, we’ve generally decided whether or not we consider ourselves an “artist.” But as kids, we didn’t make that distinction. Every child is an artist, and that child artist still lives somewhere inside each of us.

Perhaps that’s why a trailer for the brilliantly simple art game Drawquarium is making people cry. Take a look and see how it hits you:

A surprisingly emotional response

The Drawquarium trailer has drawn millions of views across social media platforms, and people are having similarly emotional responses to it.

“I don’t know if I’m mad, or impressed, or what, but an ad for a game just made me cry a little.”

“This might be the most adorable, charming and emotional little trailer I have ever seen. Made me cry! Good job.”

“Wow, this legit made me cry.”

“Pretty magical that you capture this feeling most people haven’t felt in years.”

“THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS GAME MADE ME CRY AND IT’S NOT EVEN........

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