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Miniature Painter Simulator Brings the Real-World Hobby to Steam Next Fest

Paint, customize, import models, and run an online miniature painting shop in a new Steam Next Fest demo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Bradford, England (June 15, 2026) | Today, developer Swain Games announced that Miniature Painter Simulator is participating in Steam Next Fest with a playable demo available from June 15–22 on Steam. Ahead of its full launch later this year, the demo invites players to experience the creativity of miniature painting in a digital space, whether they want to run a growing hobby business or simply paint at their own pace.

Watch the latest trailer for Miniature Painter Simulator: YouTube

 
Miniature Painter Simulator is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to try miniature painting but lacked the time, space, supplies, or confidence to get started. Instead of buying paints, brushes, models, tools, and accessories in real life, players can settle into a fully digital hobby bench where they can paint, customize, and experiment freely.
In the game’s shop-management mode, players run their own online miniature painting shop, taking on client requests to clean, repair, paint, and customize miniatures. Completed jobs earn in-game currency that can be spent on new models, paints, accessories, workshop upgrades, and improved tools, creating a satisfying loop of creative work and shop progression. For players who want to focus entirely on painting, free-painting mode removes jobs, time constraints, and in-game currency management. Customization extends beyond paint, with grass, boulders, and other scenic base details helping players create diorama-style pieces. Players can also import custom models through Steam Workshop or directly in-game, then export painted textures to edit manually or share with friends.
 
Miniature Painter Simulator Key Features

 
  • Try Miniature Painting Digitally: Experience the hobby without needing real-world paints, brushes, models, workspace, or prior experience.
  • Run an Online Miniature Painting Shop: Take on client jobs, clean and repair miniatures, fulfill requests, sell finished work, and use in-game earnings to upgrade the shop.
  • Paint Without Pressure: Jump into free-painting mode to focus entirely on painting, decorating, and experimenting.
  • Add the Finishing Touches: Decorate bases with grass, boulders, and scenic elements to create more personalized miniatures.
  • Import Custom Models: Bring custom miniatures into the game through Steam Workshop or direct in-game importing.
  • Export and Share Creations: Export painted miniature textures, manually edit them, or send them to friends.

“Miniature painting has always been a passion of mine, but getting started can feel intimidating,” said Ben Swain, Lead Developer at Swain Games. “The Steam Next Fest demo gives players a chance to sit down at the digital hobby bench, experiment at their own pace, and discover the fun of painting miniatures without worrying about supplies, space, or getting everything perfect.” Players can download the Miniature Painter Simulator demo during Steam Next Fest from June 15–22 and wishlist the game now on Steam or join the Swain Games official Discord. A full press kit is available here: https://uberstrategist.link/Miniature-Painter-Simulator-Press-Kit
About Miniature Painter Simulator


Miniature Painter Simulator brings the miniature painting hobby into a digital space, giving players the freedom to paint, customize, import, and share miniatures without real-world supplies or workspace. Players can run an online miniature painting shop, complete client jobs, use in-game currency to buy new models, paints, accessories, and upgrades, or focus entirely on creativity in free-painting mode.


About Swain Games


Swain Games is an independent developer creating hands-on games that give players active, creative ways to interact with their worlds. Following the paranormal investigation game DeathWatchers, the studio is bringing a more relaxing, creativity-led experience to players with Miniature Painter Simulator, a digital take on the miniature painting hobby. To stay current with Swain Games, visit the official website at swaingames.co.uk.

 
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