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Glasgow, Scotland - 10th July 2026:
Bit Loom announced Glenmara: Still Life Artist at Glasgow Indie Games Festival 2026, a chill, creative game about being a painter on a Scottish island, coming to Steam (PC).
The latest game from the creators of the BAFTA-nominated game PHOGS! and Green Game Jam 2023 Best Newcomer: Tray Racers! puts you in the shoes of an artist arranging everyday objects into still life compositions for your neighbours on the fictional isle of Glenmara. Get to know their stories through the unique and sentimental knick-knacks they give you. Get the lighting, the framing and the layout of objects *juuust* right as you enjoy the game at your own pace with no timers or fail-states. Once you’ve nailed the composition let your creativity take over and craft the perfect artwork using the wide array of customisable painting styles.
Quote from one of the Developers
“It’s so exciting to announce Glenmara: Still Life Artist at Glasgow Indie Games Festival 2026. It feels like the perfect fit with our game being set in Scotland and I can’t wait to see all the different ways players arrange their artworks!” says James Morwood, Developer at Bit Loom
Key Features
- Create artworks for your neighbours on the wee Scottish isle of Glenmara.
- Unlock heaps of inspiring objects each with their own stories and a variety of material options.
- Choose from an array of customisable painting styles.
- Discover unique backdrops and lighting setups for special compositions.
- Follow your heart and make whatever you want in Freeplay mode.
- Take your time with no fail-states or timers or business to operate.
- Stick googly eyes on anything!
- Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZisVWmeuFzw
- Media / Press Kit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NB-6AOzflcI-gVRBEZrBLO_Qq67unywq
- Official Website: https://www.bitloomgames.com/
- Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4022800/Glenmara_Still_Life_Artist/
About Bit Loom
Bit Loom are based in "Sunny" Dundee up in Scotland. Douglas, Caitlin, Henry and James are four friends who love to surprise and delight players with weird ideas to try and make the world a little brighter.
Bit Loom previously made PHOGS! - a cooperative double-ended dog adventure and Tray Racers! - a game about racing your pals across an adorable post-apocalyptic world.
Contact
For more information, interview requests, or review codes, contact:
James Morwood – Developer at Bit Loom
info@bitloomgames.com