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  • Brush, Beam, Beyond — Paint the Moon Turns the Night Sky Into Your Canvas!

    Brush, Beam, Beyond — Paint the Moon Turns the Night Sky Into Your Canvas!

    Someone has to do it. Why not you? Independent studio Quirky Duck Studios has unveiled Paint the Moon, a delightfully relaxing game about taking on the biggest art project in history — painting the entire Moon, one square foot at a time. Landing soon on Steam.

    From Tiny Beam to Lunar-Sized Brilliance

    You start with nothing but a humble Paint Beam — a simple streak of colour across the grey surface. Paint a patch, earn some funds, reinvest in better gear, and watch your tools get gloriously ridiculous:

    • Level 1 — a single beam, steady and slow, covering small swathes of lunar landscape
    • Unlock Bombs — blast colour across vast craters in one go
    • Unlock Barrages — rain paint from above in coordinated strikes
    • Unlock Lances — slice long, vivid streaks across the surface
    • And more absurd contraptions — the further you go, the wilder your equipment becomes

    There’s no “right” way, no pattern to follow, no timer breathing down your neck. Pick your palette — red, violet, gold, neon, whatever calls to you — and make the Moon unmistakably yours.

    Your Moon, Your Rules

    FeatureDetails
    No rules, pure freedomPaint however you like — solid colours, wild patterns, murals, whatever
    Complete contractsTake on themed challenges for extra rewards and special hues
    Collect your creationsSave every finished Moon and build a gallery of your cosmic work
    Designed to relaxNo fail states, no stress, just satisfying progress and glowing results
    Light on specsRuns smoothly on modest machines — Windows 10, 2GB RAM, 512MB graphics
    GenreCasual / Relaxing / Incremental / Sandbox
    PlatformPC — Steam
    Release DateTo Be Announced — wishlist now!

    Ready to Leave Your Mark?

    The Moon has waited billions of years. It can wait a little longer — but your masterpiece won’t paint itself. Head to the Paint the Moon Steam page, add it to your wishlist, and get your brushes primed. The night sky is about to get a whole lot more colourful.

    Find out more here

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  • Step Inside Masterpieces: CaTHaRSiS The last of atelier Brings Iconic Fine Art to Life on PC in 2026

    Step Inside Masterpieces: CaTHaRSiS The last of atelier Brings Iconic Fine Art to Life on PC in 2026

    Art appreciation is about to get a breathtaking interactive overhaul. Publisher Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab and solo developer Mana have officially announced CaTHaRSiS ~The last of atelier~, an introspective art adventure that lets players step through the canvas and physically explore some of history’s most celebrated paintings. Scheduled to launch on PC via Steam in 2026, this serene walking simulator transforms classic masterpieces into fully interactive 3D landscapes.

    Journey Beyond the Frame

    In CaTHaRSiS ~The last of atelier~, you step into the role of a nameless, blank-canvas entity awakening in a vast, empty white void with no memories or sense of self. Guided by a mysterious voice, you are drawn toward ten iconic masterpieces hanging in the silence. These artworks act as gateways into distinct alternate dimensions where human emotion and memories frozen in time can be explored firsthand.

    Rather than offering a static virtual gallery, CaTHaRSiS invites you to wander inside famous works by legendary artists, including:

    • Vincent van Gogh’s Café Terrace at Night – Walk down the warm, amber-lit cobblestone streets of Arles.
    • Claude Monet’s Woman with a Parasol – Drift through sprawling, breeze-swept emerald meadows.
    • Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss – Immerse yourself in a glowing landscape of gilded romance and intricate patterns.

    Perspective shifts fluidly as you navigate these artistic realms, seamlessly transitioning between full 3D exploration, side-scrolling platforming, and tranquil boat rides across painted waters.

    Guided by Instinct and Wisdom

    You won’t have to piece together lost humanity alone. Along the journey, two animal companions aid your exploration:

    • The Wolf, embodying raw instinct and wildness, granting increased speed to cover expansive canvas landscapes.
    • The Owl, representing wisdom and reason, allowing you to take flight and gain a fresh, elevated vantage point over each masterwork.

    By combining the abilities of your companions, you can unlock deeper layers of each painting, gradually filling your empty heart with colour, light, and memory.

    Designed as a stress-free, contemplative experience, CaTHaRSiS features no time limits, no game-over screens, and no punishing mechanics. Instead, it invites players to soak in the atmosphere at their own pace.

    A Passion Project Powered by Unreal Engine

    Developed by solo creator Mana—winner of Epic Games’ Unreal Contest 5—CaTHaRSiS ~The last of atelier~ serves as their debut commercial title after joining Kodansha Game Creators’ Lab in early 2024.

    “One of the guiding principles for CaTHaRSiS was the ability to experience famous works in brilliant new ways,” said developer Mana. “Viewing them from within a reimagined interpretation of each scene, you’re able to immerse yourself in the atmosphere and memories embedded in each painting, which offers an experience you can’t get by simply walking through a gallery or museum.”

    Wishlist Now on Steam

    CaTHaRSiS ~The last of atelier~ is slated to release on PC via Steam in 2026, featuring full language support in both English and Japanese. Gamers and art enthusiasts alike can already add the title to their Steam Wishlist to track updates leading up to launch.

    Find out more here

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