Martin Rumenov Soliton Interactive has released BrushHammer Miniature Painter for Meta Quest, giving virtual reality users a new way to explore the miniature-painting hobby through a digital, mixed-reality-friendly workspace. The title is now available for $19.99 USD or $26.99 CAD.
A virtual hobby desk
Developed by Montreal-based indie studio Soliton Interactive, BrushHammer Miniature Painter recreates the process of preparing, painting, customizing, and sharing tabletop-style models without the cost, mess, or permanence of physical supplies.
Players can work on virtual miniatures using a range of tools inspired by real-world painting techniques. The available toolkit includes spray cans, airbrushes, washes, dry brushing, edge highlighting, decals, glossy finishes, and other options designed to let users experiment with detailed paint jobs.
Because the process is fully digital, players can undo mistakes at any time. That makes it possible to test color combinations, practice difficult effects, and try unusual painting styles without worrying about damaging a model or wasting paint.
Create, customize, and display
BrushHammer Miniature Painter includes original miniature sets created by Soliton Interactive’s artists. Each collection features multiple models, interchangeable poses, accessories, boxes, and basing choices, offering players room to personalize both individual figures and their final presentation.
The game also includes kitbashing-style customization, allowing users to mix parts and accessories while building their preferred version of a miniature. Once a project is complete, players can use an in-game photo booth to create high-quality polaroid-style images of their finished work and share them online.
According to Soliton Interactive CEO Liko-Paul Pinsonnault, the project began as part of a wider wargaming concept before evolving into a standalone experience focused on making the hobby more accessible.
“BrushHammer represents the team’s ambition to push the hobby into the future, with a focus on creativity, accessibility, and immersion,” Pinsonnault said. “The goal is to faithfully translate the miniature painting hobby into the digital space while opening it up to a broader audience.”
Designed for beginners and hobby veterans
The game is positioned as both an entry point for newcomers and a planning tool for experienced painters. Beginners can learn the basics of miniature painting in a low-pressure environment, while established hobbyists can map out schemes and techniques before applying them to physical figures.
Players can use BrushHammer Miniature Painter to:
- Test paint schemes before committing to a real miniature.
- Practice techniques such as shading, highlighting, dry brushing, and airbrushing.
- Explore effects and color combinations without permanently altering a model.
- Build confidence before moving from virtual projects to physical miniatures.
- Save time by previewing planned paint jobs digitally.
Support from the Canada Media Fund
BrushHammer Miniature Painter received financial support through the Canada Media Fund. The project was backed through the CMF Prototyping Program, which helped Soliton Interactive develop and validate its core concept and technology, as well as the Innovation & Experiment Program, which supported the game’s path toward production and launch.
BrushHammer Miniature Painter is Soliton Interactive’s first officially released game. The Montreal studio was founded in 2021 and focuses on developing new interactive experiences through its own technology.
