Gartic Phone alternatives — free drawing party games in the browser
Gartic Phone is a free browser-based telephone-style drawing game where players alternate writing and drawing, leading to absurd comic-book results. It is excellent at what it does but focuses on that single mechanic.
Parloo Party covers a wider range of party formats including pure drawing (Sketch), social deduction (Undercover, WordSpy), bluff trivia (Fibbage), and written prompts (Prompt Battle). If your group wants variety across a single session, Parloo can replace multiple individual games.
For pure telephone-drawing, Gartic Phone is still the specialist. For mixed party nights, Parloo is the broader option.
Comparison
| Gartic Phone | Parloo Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free forever |
| Mechanic | Telephone drawing only | 6 mechanics |
| Signup | None | None |
| Mobile | Works on mobile | Works on mobile |
| Shareable results | Yes (album reveal) | Yes (artifact card) |
Closest match in Parloo: Sketch
Sketch is the closest in mechanic (drawing + guessing), though Gartic Phone is specifically about the alternating telephone format. Parloo does not currently ship an alternating telephone mode.
FAQ
Does Parloo have a telephone-drawing mode like Gartic Phone?
Not yet. Parloo Sketch is a classic draw-and-guess format. A telephone mode is on the roadmap but not shipped.
What should I use for mixed party nights?
Parloo covers more formats (drawing, bluffing, word games, social deduction) in a single platform, so you can switch modes without sending new links. For telephone-drawing specifically, Gartic Phone is still the specialist.
Can I share the results?
Yes. Parloo generates a shareable card after each game with OG-image previews that work in Discord, WhatsApp, and Twitter.