The Painter's Playground (2018)
- Developer
- Next Zen Mechanics Limited
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 62 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.2 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A low-pressure, zen-like painting sim where you doodle and level up in a coastal town, with focus on creation and collection.
casualrelaxingcreativerepetitivezenproductivity loopno fail stateleveling up
What players say
Players describe this as a painting program with light RPG elements, where you earn experience, unlock new brushes and colors, and sell artwork to others. Many highlight its relaxing atmosphere and motivating progression system, though some note the brush tools are very basic.
Screenshots
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