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Spray Paint Simulator is Now Available on PC, Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PlayStation

Text: Spray Paint Simulator | Image: A person in paint coveralls, splattered with paint, uses a spray paint tool to spray the front porch of a quaint small town home on a beautiful sunny day. An unpainted car sits in the driveway in front of a small garage,. Paint cans filled with different brightly colored paints are strewn about the driveway along with some unfolded cardboard boxes. A small radio and rolls of paper and tape sit on the grass.

Satisfyingly Relaxing Game Spray Paint Simulator is Now Available on PC, Xbox, Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation
 
Grow Your Painting Business, Fulfill the Requests of Quirky Clients, and Bring the Town of Spatterville from Drab to Fab!
 
Erie, Pennsylvania (May 29, 2025) — Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games including APICO, Botany Manor, Calico, and Lake — along with developer North Star Video Games, are thrilled to share that their satisfyingly relaxing game, Spray Paint Simulator, is now available on PC, Xbox, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and PlayStation. Additionally, as part of a special launch celebration, the game will be available at a 10% discount on Steam until June 4. So prep your space, choose your tools and paint, and get ready to relax, get creative, and transform items from drab to fab. 
 

Watch the Spray Paint Simulator Launch Trailer

“After months of creating a game that we had loads of fun making, we’re very excited to be able to share it with the world,” said Nick Jefferson-Tame, Lead Artist and Creative Director, North Star Video Games. “When you launch a title, there’s always a mixture of excitement and nerves after putting it out there. We’ve done our best to listen to player feedback and create a game we hope will be enjoyed by many. I can’t wait to see what players come up with during their time with the game!”
 
“It’s been a long journey from forming our studio, to the initial idea for Spray Paint Simulator, and now, its release, and we couldn’t be more proud,” said Adam Mitchell, Lead Programmer and Technical Director, North Star Video Games. “In the past, we’ve always made games for other people, so creating something ourselves has been both exciting and a little scary. We’re grateful for the support from our publisher and the many players who have helped us shape the game into something we’re eager for people to play. We hope they enjoy it.”

Spray Paint Simulator was developed by North Star Video Games, a dynamic duo of veterans with a combined 40 years’ experience in the games industry. Their past work includes titles such as Lawn Mowing Simulator during their time at Skyhook Games, as well as several award-winning games from their tenure at Magenta Software. As part of the partnership between North Star Video Games and Whitethorn Games, the publisher collaborated with Black Cube Games, a team experienced in porting games to multiple platforms, who led the technical adaptation of Spray Paint Simulator to console, ensuring a smooth, high-quality release.
 
The town of Spatterville is in dire need of a makeover, and they need you to help them! Spray Paint Simulator is a relaxing and totally satisfying painting simulator that invites you to start your own painting business, starting from the ground up!
 
Embark on a whimsical adventure in Career Mode as you meet with an eccentric group of clients who desperately need your painting expertise. Take on each job right from the start by prepping your space to ensure you deliver the best results, selecting the right colors for the task, and unleashing your creativity as you paint to perfection and keep your customers happy! Upgrade your tools, vehicles, and equipment, and use an assortment of ladders and scaffolding to help you get to those hard-to-reach spots. Fill the world with rainbow hues, painting everything from rooms and homes to cars and bridges and even giant robots! Unlock Free Spray mode and dive in alone or with a friend to make the entire town your canvas and unlock the unlimited potential of your creative freedom!

Key Features of Spray Paint Simulator include: 

  • Enjoy an easy, relaxing gameplay experience without time limits or complex gameplay mechanics.
     

  • Explore an assortment of colors to paint with; the final result is up to your artistic eye.
     

  • Grow your business and keep your clients happy in Career Mode by meeting the “unique” community of Spatterville, taking on tasks, and working to become the top painter in town!
     

  • Unlock Free Spray Mode and play solo or co-op with a friend, and make the town your canvas — let your creativity run wild.
     

  • Get the full painting experience, starting with prep work such as fixing and removing objects, masking the area, selecting your paint, and painting each object to meet your customer’s expectations.
     

  • Manage your consumables and acquire new items to suit each task, including spray tools, battery power, vehicles, paints, scaffolding, and more.

The Spray Paint Simulator is now available for $14.99 USD on PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, and on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. It is available day one with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. From May 29 through June 4, the game will be available on Steam for a 10% discount. Spray Paint Simulator will launch on Nintendo Switch on June 19, 2025.
 
Spray Paint Simulator will be available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
 
Accessibility features for Spray Paint Simulator can be found in the Accessibility section of our website.

To keep up to date with the latest news about Spray Paint Simulator, follow North Star Video Games on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and visit the official website.
 
For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher at @WhitethornGames on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.
 
About North Star Video Games
 
Hey there! We’re Nick and Adam, a dynamic duo from the North West UK with over 45 years of combined games industry experience. We’ve had the pleasure of working on titles like Lawn Mowing Simulator, along with BAFTA Award-winning studio Magenta Software. Now, we’re thrilled to introduce Spray Paint Simulator. Our passion lies in merging creativity with ease, and we’re excited to help you transform everyday objects into vibrant artworks.
 
Even though it’s just the two of us at the core, we’ve had a bit of help along the way from some fantastic folks. Together, we’re committed to making a substantial impact with our skills and dedication. To learn more about North Star Video Games, please visit https://www.northstarvideogames.com.
 
About Black Cube Games
 
Black Cube Games is a passionate game development and porting studio with a history of successfully releasing games on multiple platforms. With over eleven years of development experience, we love to create immersive worlds rooted in culture and mythology.
 
Our previous title, The Tale of Bistun, is based on the rich storytelling and mythology of Persia,  following an amnesiac stone-carver on his journey up the slopes of the intimidating Mount Bistun. Check us out at blackcubegames.com.
 
About Whitethorn Games
 
We’re an indie game publisher focusing on pleasant, easy-going games, including APICO, Botany Manor, Calico, and Lake. Our games can be played in pieces, require no special skills or knowledge, and are accessible enough for anyone to pick up and play. We’re believers in accessibility, inclusion, and widening the audience that gets to play. We like to consider ourselves the defenders of easy games. While our games might challenge you, they’ll respect your time, they’ll make sure you can play, and most importantly, they’ll never punish you. Learn more at whitethorngames.com.

Approachable Multiplayer Souls-Lite Slime Heroes Out Today on PC and Xbox

Text: Slime Heroes | Image: Two adorable slimes, an orange one wearing a witches hat looking scared, and a brave blue slime with a sword held up in triumph, are surrounded by enemies in a land tainted by a mysterious corruption.

Save the guardians! Save the world! We, and developers Pancake Games, are excited to announce that their multiplayer 3D action-adventure and approachable “souls-lite” is available today on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Play alone or cooperatively with a friend as a courageous slime, and unlikely hero tasked with saving the world. Gain magical skills and combine them on the fly to suit your playstyle as you battle your way through vicious, corrupted enemies and bosses, and explore the world in order to save its inhabitants.

In celebration of its launch, the game will be available at a 15% discount on Steam.

Watch the Slime Heroes PC and Xbox Launch Trailer:

"We're so grateful to all the support players have given the game over the course of development," said Tomas Gomez, CEO and Founder of Pancake Games." We are excited for people to experience the game we've worked so hard on for the last three years. We hope players enjoy the whimsical world we have created and share that experience with another in co-op."

A mysterious corruption has consumed the land, infecting all of its inhabitants, including its protective guardians. Only a lone slime remains, left with the daunting task of saving the world and restoring order. Playing as the brave slime, explore the expansive 3D world — alone or with a friend — and encounter ferocious enemies, challenging but approachable puzzles, and uncover forgotten treasures and hidden areas. Collect crystals to build up your strength, magical powers, health, and speed to help you along the way. Gain magical gems throughout the world and dynamically combine them to create unique and powerful magical skills that can take down even the most corrupt minions and bosses. Discover a touching story of overcoming expectations, friendship, and forgiveness as you progress because even slimes can be heroes! 

Key Features of Slime Heroes include:

  • Gain Abilities and Change Them Up On the Fly: Collect and consume an arsenal of gems obtained from defeating enemies, and dynamically combine skills to craft unique attacks that suit your playstyle at any time.

  • Play Alone or With a Friend: Venture off solo or jump into a friend’s game at any time for a fun couch and online co-op adventure. With a shared loot system, you’ll both be able to create complementary abilities to take on the fiercest corrupted enemies.

  • Travel Across an Expansive World: Explore six distinct regions in a vibrant, vast open world and meet the gods that rule over each region. Discover secret passageways, hidden areas and unique puzzle dungeons each with their own challenges to overcome.

  • Make Your Slime Your Own: Give your slime some personality as you customize their face and colours to your liking. Find hats throughout the map that not only give your slime that little extra pizazz but also provide helpful stat buffs, keeping you fashionable and ready for battle.

Slime Heroes is now available on PC via Steam, and Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One for $29.99. Slime Heroes will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 at a later date soon to be announced. 

Slime Heroes will be available to play on PC and Xbox in the following languages: English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Latin American Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. 

Accessibility features for Slime Heroes can be found on our website.

To keep up to date with Slime Heroes, follow Pancake Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, by joining the official Discord, and by visiting the official website.

For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island - Out Now on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox

Text: Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island | Image: A young woman in backpackers attire stands on a beautiful sunny beach in front of ancient Greek ruins surrounded by the Greek gods of legend.

The sunny shores of Ambrosia Island are ready for your visit! Today, Whitethorn Games, publisher of inclusive, accessible, approachable games, and BAFTA-nominated developers, Polygon Treehouse, are thrilled to share that the exploration friendship adventure game Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. Step on the sunny beaches of long-lost Ambrosia island — home to the Greek gods. Befriend them and earn their favour. Use their godly powers to help you hunt for treasures and learn more about this mysterious island. Uncover its mystery to help them regain their forgotten identities and find your way home.

Watch the Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island launch trailer below:

"Launching a game is always an exciting (and terrifying) time,” said Alex Kanaris-Sotiriou, Creative Director and Lead Developer at Polygon Treehouse. “After three years, we're very excited to finally share our tiny team's hard work with players around the world. We've put a lot of ourselves into the game, and we hope you enjoy playing. EEEP!"

In celebration of Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island’s launch, from now until December 11, the game will be available for a 10% discount on Steam and for Xbox via the Microsoft Store.

In Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, players take on the role of backpacker Alex, who has found herself stranded on the mysterious shores of Ambrosia Island. As she begins to explore her surroundings, she discovers that she is not alone — the island is populated by the gods of Greek myth and legend! However, something is amiss — the gods are unable to remember who they are. In order to find her way home, she must befriend the inhabitants and restore their memories.

Explore the dynamic island in this non-linear adventure inspired by elements of A Short Hike and Ace Attorney franchise. Unravel the story of the island and build friendships with the gods through a unique relationship mechanic. The closer you become, the more they are willing to help Alex with their godly powers. Can you solve the mystery of Ambrosia Island, save the gods, and help Alex find a way back home?

Key Features of Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island include:

  • Gods Among Us: Many Gods call Ambrosia Island home, from Ares to Athena, Hermes to Hades. Tracking them all down is made easier with the Ambrosidex, though some may be harder to meet than others.

  • Treasure in the Sandbox: Use the radar signal on the Ambrosidex to hunt for lost godly treasures hidden all over the island! Return them to their rightful owners to help rekindle their memories and learn more about the island’s fate.

  • Conversational Wizard: Explore the island, examine new objects and locations, and talk to others to unlock new conversation topics. Maybe some Gods know something that will help Alex on her adventure, but some sensitive topics may be off-limits until you have earned their friendship.

  • Even Gods Need a Friend: Experience a non-linear, emotional story about the importance of friendship, family, and community. 

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is now available on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch,  Xbox One and Series S|X for $24.99 USD. Until December 11, the game can be purchased for a special 10% launch discount on Steam and the Microsoft Store.

Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is available in the following languages: English, French, German, and Latin American Spanish. 

Information about the accessibility features available in Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island can be found on our website under the Accessibility tab.

To keep up with all things Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island, be sure to follow the game on Twitter, and Polygon Treehouse on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, and visit the official website

For the latest from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on BlueSky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Discord server, and visit the official website.

Flora’s Delivery Service is Open For Business — Metroidvania-lite Meets Cooking Game Magical Delicacy is Now Available on PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass

Text: Magical Delicacy Out Now! | Image: Flora, a girl with white hair in a ponytail tied up with a red bow, wearing a black jacket, red shirt, and jeans, sits on a bench on a dock overlooking ships on a stary night, gazing at a big, bright crescent moon.

We hope you’re hungry because today, Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games including APICO, Calico, Botany Manor, and Lake — and solo-developer sKaule are thrilled to share that their Metroidvania-lite-meets-cooking game Magical Delicacy is now available on PC, Xbox, and Xbox Game Pass! A non-violent game with mechanics inspired by Metroidvanias and cozy anime classics, this charming title invites you to explore a world of witchy wonder and intrigue with a beautiful seaside town to explore through light platforming, mysterious and quirky townsfolk to meet, and of course, delicious delicacies to make and serve!

In celebration of Magical Delicacy’s launch, the game will be available for a 10% discount on Steam until July 23. 

The Magical Delicacy soundtrack is also available on Steam and your favorite music service. Full of relaxing tunes and gorgeously orchestrated melodies, it’s the perfect soundtrack to prepare fantastic fare and super snacks!

Watch the launch trailer below:

In addition, Whitethorn Games has also put together a special edition Magical Delicacy Treat Pack, which comes with a limited-edition Heji the Dragon patch, a sticker collection featuring the characters from the game rendered in stunning pixel art, a Flora enamel pin, and a PC code for the game, all bundled together for a discounted price! The Magical Delicacy Treat Pack is available in the Whitethorn Games shop: https://whitethorngames.com/shop/magical-delicacy-special-edition

A wholesome adventure set in an enchanting world, Magical Delicacy invites you to play as the young witch Flora. Growing up on the small island of Ulport, located in the far North, young Flora has never known any witches other than herself. Determined to reach greater magical heights, she knew she needed to find a new home in order to develop her skills. With that goal in mind, she ventures forth to the harbor town of Grat — a gathering place for adventurers from across the world.  

Upon arriving in Grat, she is offered a place to live — but not for free! To make sure that she can earn her keep, Flora takes up the task of delivering food and potions, cooked with the power of magic, to deliver to hungry townsfolk — mysterious travelers, forgotten legends, and masters of their craft. As she explores the seaside town and meets all its colorful characters, she’ll discover their stories and learn that there is more to Grat than meets the eye.

Collect an assortment of inspiring ingredients from shops, foraging through the town, and by growing them in your garden. Cook up a storm in your upgradeable kitchen using a variety of tools and deliver your meals to fulfill hungry customers' orders. Explore the unfamiliar town of Grat, learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique and witchy world one dish at a time.

Imag: Flora is petting her adorable baby dragon who is having a nap under the stairs in her cozy kitchen.

Key Features of Magical Delicacy include:

  • Collect new recipes and ingredients through trade, questing, growing vegetables in your garden, and exploring throughout the town of Grat. 

  • Learn an extensive cooking system, allowing for flexible, creative choices to fulfill even the oddest orders.

  • Build the kitchen of your dreams by commissioning new equipment to help you create even more delicious dishes.

  • Experience a wholesome linear story filled with witchy wonder and intrigue, with many optional encounters and free play opportunities.

  • Traverse a 2D platformer inspired by Metroidvanias, gain new abilities, reach new areas, and unlock shortcuts.

  • Immerse yourself in a dynamic cozy pixel art style that brings colorful characters, environments, and, of course, delicious food, to life.

Image: Flora is cooking a tasty dish in the oven of her kitchen. A menu is open showing the ingredients she has (Hornpepper, Jade Moss, Garlic, Wildvine, and Rocksalt). A second menu shows that she has added s Timbershade mushroom into the oven to roast for her dish.

Magical Delicacy is now available for purchase on PC via Steam, and Xbox One and Series X|S for $24.99 USD and for free to Xbox Game Pass holders. The Magical Delicacy soundtrack is out now on Steam, Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Pandora, Tidal, and Deezer. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 15.

The game is available in the following languages on PC and Xbox: English, French, German, Japanese, Latin American Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Accessibility features for Magical Delicacy can be found here: https://whitethorngames.com/magicaldelicacy/accessibility

Image: Flora takes a platform elevator up to a higher level of the town. The street is crowded with trees, and European seaside-style multi-level buildings.

To stay spellbound, be sure to follow Magical Delicacy on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit the official website. Follow sKaule on Twitter and their official website.

Keep up to date with Whitethorn Games on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

Visit Providence Oaks On the Go - Lake Out Now On Nintendo Switch

The sleepy little town of Providence invites you to visit it on a whole new platform! Today, the popular, relaxing mail carrier sim Lake is out now on Nintendo Switch! 

Watch the launch trailer:

Travel back to 1986 and take on the role of 40-something-year-old Meredith, who leaves the fast-paced drudgery of her big city life and returns to her quiet, rustic hometown. During her two-week stay in the beautiful lakeside community of Providence Oaks, Oregon, she’ll fill in for her father – the local mail carrier – where she will not only deliver letters and parcels to new and old friendly faces but will also rekindle old friendships, make new ones, and maybe even find romance.

At the end of her vacation, will Meredith return to the big city, or will she choose a different path for her life? It’s up to players to steer the story how they see fit in this slice-of-life interactive game.

Two women stand talking on a deck overlooking a beautiful pine tree forest.

Key Features of Lake include:

  • Travel back to 1986 and escape to a beautiful, rustic town that is free of the stresses of smartphones, the Internet, and social media.

  • Ditch that city life and desk job and go to drive your father's mail truck in rural Oregon, or kick up your feet and let auto-pilot do the work.

  • Choose from a variety of after-work activities that include hanging with friends, helping out your neighbors, or staying in with a good book.

  • Experience a branching story that doesn’t shy away from slice-of-life themes. Like life, there are no right or wrong answers.

Lake is now available on PC via Steam or Epic Games Store, on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch for $19.99 USD. To celebrate the launch of Lake on the new platform, until March 7, Lake will be available for a 25% discount on the Nintendo eShop.  

Follow Lake on Twitter, Facebook, and visit the official website, for more updates.  

A man and a woman sit around a campfire in front of a retro-style caravan camper. The sky is dark and stars are starting to peek out between the tall pine trees surrounding the campsite.

For more updates from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

To learn more about the accessibility features available for Lake, visit: https://whitethorngames.com/lake/accessibility.