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Cozy Sandbox Kingdom Builder

Explore Brushland, a cozy sandbox kingdom-building game where you paint landscapes, shape rivers and mountains, and watch a fairytale village grow. Discover gameplay mechanics, beginner tips, building ideas, platform details, and the latest release news.

Q1 2027 · Demo ReleaseQ2 2027 · Planned Launch4 · Planned PC PlatformsSingle-Player · Game Mode

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Your Brushland Journey

1

Beginner Guide

Paint your first landscape, place a home, and follow the opening loop from bare terrain to a growing settlement.

2

Kingdom Building

Shape roads, fields, and housing clusters so cottages can evolve into churches, windmills, and larger landmarks.

3

Terrain Painting

Layer grass, rock, rivers, and waterfalls to create readable districts and natural borders before building.

4

Villager Growth

Place a dock on open sea, welcome new residents, and answer their requests to keep the kingdom expanding.

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Brushland Beginner Guide: Paint Your First Kingdom Step by Step

Learn the Brushland beginner loop: paint terrain, shape a settlement, and grow your first kingdom. Step-by-step tips, milestones, and mistakes to avoid.

Brushland Building Guide: Roads, Fields, Homes, and Castles

A practical Brushland building guide covering terrain-first planning, road layout, field placement, village growth, and castle-ready districts.

Brushland Gameplay Guide: Terrain Painting, Villages, and Kingdom Tips

A complete Brushland gameplay guide covering terrain painting, adaptive buildings, village growth, platforms, and the announced demo window.

Brushland How to Play: A Beginner's Guide to Controls, Goals, and Smart First Moves

New to Brushland? This beginner guide covers controls, the core loop, early goals, co-op tips, and the mistakes that slow new players down.

Brushland Kingdom Building Guide: Paint, Grow, and Design Your Realm

A practical Brushland kingdom building guide: how painting terrain raises mountains and rivers, grows villages, and ends in a fairytale castle.

Brushland Progression Guide: From First Home to a Thriving Kingdom

Follow the Brushland progression loop: paint terrain, invite villagers, answer requests, expand districts, and grow a fairytale kingdom.

Brushland Tips and Tricks: Master Terrain Painting and Kingdom Growth

Discover Brushland tips and tricks for terrain painting, adaptive buildings, and kingdom growth, plus a step-by-step painting order for cozy builders.

Brushland Building Mechanics Explained: How Tile Painting Builds a Kingdom

A practical guide to Brushland building mechanics: how tile painting, neighbor rules, and villager requests turn painted land into a living kingdom.

Brushland Gameplay Explained: How Tile Painting Builds a Whole Kingdom

Brushland gameplay explained: how tile painting, adjacency rules, and villager requests turn a handful of tiles into a living fairytale kingdom.

Brushland Kingdom Management: A Cozy Builder's Guide to Painting Your Realm

Learn how Brushland kingdom management works: tile painting, terrain shaping, building upgrades, and villager growth without timers.

Brushland No Clock: Why This Fairytale Kingdom Builder Has No Timers or Fail States

Brushland no clock design removes timers and fail states from the fairytale kingdom builder. How the relaxed pacing works, plus release and platform info.

Brushland No Fail State Explained: Why This Cozy Kingdom Builder Can't Be Lost

Brushland has no clock and no fail state. Here's how the cozy kingdom-builder swaps pressure for creativity, plus release info and player reactions.

Brushland Resource Management Explained: Terrain, Space, and Villager Needs

Brushland resource management swaps gold and grain for terrain, open space, and villager needs. Learn how painting the land shapes your kingdom's growth.

Brushland Settlement Management: Terrain, Villagers, and Growth Guide

Brushland settlement management explained: paint livable terrain, let homes adapt, and grow villagers into a kingdom with practical, confirmed tips.

Brushland Beginner Tips: Paint, Shape, and Grow Your First Kingdom

New to Brushland? These beginner tips cover terrain painting, settlement shaping, villager milestones, and the mistakes to avoid in your first kingdom.

Brushland Gameplay Walkthrough: A Beginner's Guide to Painting a Kingdom

A practical Brushland gameplay walkthrough covering tile adjacency combos, villager requests, terrain painting, and kingdom sharing tools.

Brushland How to Build a Kingdom: A Step-by-Step Painting Guide for New Players

Learn Brushland how to build a kingdom: paint terrain that attracts villagers, shape house variants, and answer boat requests with this beginner guide.

Brushland Starting Guide: How to Paint Your First Kingdom Step by Step

New to Brushland? This starting guide covers terrain painting, settlement shaping, villager milestones, and the mistakes that flatten your first kingdom.

Brushland: How to Expand Your Kingdom From Painted Meadow to Castle

Learn how to expand your kingdom in Brushland with terrain painting tips, villager need signals, layout planning, and a step-by-step growth loop.

Brushland Creative Building Guide: Paint the Land, Grow a Living Village

A practical guide to Brushland creative building: how painting terrain shapes village growth, first-hour tips, common mistakes, and playstyle comparisons.

Brushland Features: Terrain Painting, Village Growth, and Sharing

Explore Brushland's confirmed features: tile painting, a no-fail sandbox, evolving villages, 42 color looks, Steam Workshop, and kingdom sharing.

Brushland Kingdom Building Game: Paint-the-Land Features That Make It Special

A deep look at Brushland, the cozy kingdom builder where every painted tile reacts, villagers ask for bridges, and nothing can fail.

Brushland Peaceful Building Game: Paint a Kingdom, Watch It Grow

Discover why Brushland is the peaceful building game to watch: paint tiles, raise castles, and grow a kingdom with no clocks and no failure states.

Brushland Sandbox Building Explained: Tile-by-Tile Kingdom Creation

A hands-on look at Brushland sandbox building: tile painting, growing buildings, villagers, and why the no-timer cozy kingdom-builder feels so free.

Brushland Announcement Trailer Breakdown: Painting a Fairytale Kingdom

Brushland announcement trailer breakdown: terrain painting, adaptive buildings, villagers, and what the fairytale kingdom-builder reveal means for players.

Brushland Gameplay Trailer: Everything Revealed at The MIX Fall Showcase 2026

Our Brushland gameplay trailer breakdown covers the city-building tools, Steam Workshop support, and level editor shown at The MIX Fall Showcase 2026.

Brushland Official Trailer Breakdown: Gameplay, City-Building, and PC Details

The Brushland official trailer debuted at The MIX Fall Game Showcase 2026. Here's what the gameplay footage reveals about this PC city-builder.

Brushland Release Date: What's Confirmed, What's Rumored, and How to Track It

Tracking the Brushland release date? See what's officially confirmed, which signals actually matter, and how to get notified the moment a launch date drops.

Brushland Steam: Release Date, Gameplay, and Everything Confirmed for the Cozy Kingdom Builder

Brushland Steam release status, gameplay, features, and specs — everything confirmed about Transhuman Design's cozy tile-painting kingdom builder.

Brushland Community: Where to Follow the Cozy Kingdom Builder

Find the official Brushland community, Discord and Reddit hubs, and practical ways to share terrain ideas and kingdom builds while the game is in development.

Brushland Discord: How to Join the Official Community

A practical guide to the Brushland Discord: where to find the official invite, which channels to check first, and how to ask for terrain and building help.

Brushland Reddit: Finding the Right Discussions

Learn how to find Brushland Reddit threads about the game, separate them from unrelated uses of the name, and ask questions that get useful answers.

Brushland PC: Release Status, System Requirements, and What to Know Before You Wishlist

Everything confirmed about Brushland PC: system requirements for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Steam features, painting mechanics, and release status.

Brushland Steam Release: Everything Confirmed for the Cozy Kingdom Builder

Brushland Steam release status, gameplay, features, and system requirements for Transhuman Design's cozy tile-painting kingdom builder on PC.

Brushland System Requirements: Minimum Specs for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Brushland system requirements explained: minimum PC specs for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus Steam Deck status and tips to run this cozy city builder.

Brushland Beginner Guide: Paint Your First Kingdom Step by Step

Learn the Brushland beginner loop: paint terrain, shape a settlement, and grow your first kingdom. Step-by-step tips, milestones, and mistakes to avoid.

Brushland Building Guide: Roads, Fields, Homes, and Castles

A practical Brushland building guide covering terrain-first planning, road layout, field placement, village growth, and castle-ready districts.

Brushland Gameplay Guide: Terrain Painting, Villages, and Kingdom Tips

A complete Brushland gameplay guide covering terrain painting, adaptive buildings, village growth, platforms, and the announced demo window.

Brushland How to Play: A Beginner's Guide to Controls, Goals, and Smart First Moves

New to Brushland? This beginner guide covers controls, the core loop, early goals, co-op tips, and the mistakes that slow new players down.

Brushland Kingdom Building Guide: Paint, Grow, and Design Your Realm

A practical Brushland kingdom building guide: how painting terrain raises mountains and rivers, grows villages, and ends in a fairytale castle.

Brushland Progression Guide: From First Home to a Thriving Kingdom

Follow the Brushland progression loop: paint terrain, invite villagers, answer requests, expand districts, and grow a fairytale kingdom.

Brushland Tips and Tricks: Master Terrain Painting and Kingdom Growth

Discover Brushland tips and tricks for terrain painting, adaptive buildings, and kingdom growth, plus a step-by-step painting order for cozy builders.

Brushland Building Mechanics Explained: How Tile Painting Builds a Kingdom

A practical guide to Brushland building mechanics: how tile painting, neighbor rules, and villager requests turn painted land into a living kingdom.

Brushland Gameplay Explained: How Tile Painting Builds a Whole Kingdom

Brushland gameplay explained: how tile painting, adjacency rules, and villager requests turn a handful of tiles into a living fairytale kingdom.

Brushland Kingdom Management: A Cozy Builder's Guide to Painting Your Realm

Learn how Brushland kingdom management works: tile painting, terrain shaping, building upgrades, and villager growth without timers.

Brushland No Clock: Why This Fairytale Kingdom Builder Has No Timers or Fail States

Brushland no clock design removes timers and fail states from the fairytale kingdom builder. How the relaxed pacing works, plus release and platform info.

Brushland No Fail State Explained: Why This Cozy Kingdom Builder Can't Be Lost

Brushland has no clock and no fail state. Here's how the cozy kingdom-builder swaps pressure for creativity, plus release info and player reactions.

Brushland Resource Management Explained: Terrain, Space, and Villager Needs

Brushland resource management swaps gold and grain for terrain, open space, and villager needs. Learn how painting the land shapes your kingdom's growth.

Brushland Settlement Management: Terrain, Villagers, and Growth Guide

Brushland settlement management explained: paint livable terrain, let homes adapt, and grow villagers into a kingdom with practical, confirmed tips.

Brushland Beginner Tips: Paint, Shape, and Grow Your First Kingdom

New to Brushland? These beginner tips cover terrain painting, settlement shaping, villager milestones, and the mistakes to avoid in your first kingdom.

Brushland Gameplay Walkthrough: A Beginner's Guide to Painting a Kingdom

A practical Brushland gameplay walkthrough covering tile adjacency combos, villager requests, terrain painting, and kingdom sharing tools.

Brushland How to Build a Kingdom: A Step-by-Step Painting Guide for New Players

Learn Brushland how to build a kingdom: paint terrain that attracts villagers, shape house variants, and answer boat requests with this beginner guide.

Brushland Starting Guide: How to Paint Your First Kingdom Step by Step

New to Brushland? This starting guide covers terrain painting, settlement shaping, villager milestones, and the mistakes that flatten your first kingdom.

Brushland: How to Expand Your Kingdom From Painted Meadow to Castle

Learn how to expand your kingdom in Brushland with terrain painting tips, villager need signals, layout planning, and a step-by-step growth loop.

Brushland Creative Building Guide: Paint the Land, Grow a Living Village

A practical guide to Brushland creative building: how painting terrain shapes village growth, first-hour tips, common mistakes, and playstyle comparisons.

Brushland Features: Terrain Painting, Village Growth, and Sharing

Explore Brushland's confirmed features: tile painting, a no-fail sandbox, evolving villages, 42 color looks, Steam Workshop, and kingdom sharing.

Brushland Kingdom Building Game: Paint-the-Land Features That Make It Special

A deep look at Brushland, the cozy kingdom builder where every painted tile reacts, villagers ask for bridges, and nothing can fail.

Brushland Peaceful Building Game: Paint a Kingdom, Watch It Grow

Discover why Brushland is the peaceful building game to watch: paint tiles, raise castles, and grow a kingdom with no clocks and no failure states.

Brushland Sandbox Building Explained: Tile-by-Tile Kingdom Creation

A hands-on look at Brushland sandbox building: tile painting, growing buildings, villagers, and why the no-timer cozy kingdom-builder feels so free.

Brushland Announcement Trailer Breakdown: Painting a Fairytale Kingdom

Brushland announcement trailer breakdown: terrain painting, adaptive buildings, villagers, and what the fairytale kingdom-builder reveal means for players.

Brushland Gameplay Trailer: Everything Revealed at The MIX Fall Showcase 2026

Our Brushland gameplay trailer breakdown covers the city-building tools, Steam Workshop support, and level editor shown at The MIX Fall Showcase 2026.

Brushland Official Trailer Breakdown: Gameplay, City-Building, and PC Details

The Brushland official trailer debuted at The MIX Fall Game Showcase 2026. Here's what the gameplay footage reveals about this PC city-builder.

Brushland Release Date: What's Confirmed, What's Rumored, and How to Track It

Tracking the Brushland release date? See what's officially confirmed, which signals actually matter, and how to get notified the moment a launch date drops.

Brushland Steam: Release Date, Gameplay, and Everything Confirmed for the Cozy Kingdom Builder

Brushland Steam release status, gameplay, features, and specs — everything confirmed about Transhuman Design's cozy tile-painting kingdom builder.

Brushland Community: Where to Follow the Cozy Kingdom Builder

Find the official Brushland community, Discord and Reddit hubs, and practical ways to share terrain ideas and kingdom builds while the game is in development.

Brushland Discord: How to Join the Official Community

A practical guide to the Brushland Discord: where to find the official invite, which channels to check first, and how to ask for terrain and building help.

Brushland Reddit: Finding the Right Discussions

Learn how to find Brushland Reddit threads about the game, separate them from unrelated uses of the name, and ask questions that get useful answers.

Brushland PC: Release Status, System Requirements, and What to Know Before You Wishlist

Everything confirmed about Brushland PC: system requirements for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Steam features, painting mechanics, and release status.

Brushland Steam Release: Everything Confirmed for the Cozy Kingdom Builder

Brushland Steam release status, gameplay, features, and system requirements for Transhuman Design's cozy tile-painting kingdom builder on PC.

Brushland System Requirements: Minimum Specs for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Brushland system requirements explained: minimum PC specs for Windows, macOS, and Linux, plus Steam Deck status and tips to run this cozy city builder.

What is Brushland?

Brushland is a cozy sandbox kingdom-builder from Transhuman Design. Instead of placing prefabs from a menu, you paint terrain tile by tile: raise mountains, carve rivers, and lay roads, then watch homes, farms, and castles emerge from the landscape.

The game is built around a relaxed single-player loop with no clock and no failure state. Villagers arrive by boat, settle into the buildings that form, and ask for bridges, work, or better views. Finished kingdoms can be recolored with 42 color looks or shared as short text codes, while the included level editor and Steam Workshop support open the door to community-made maps.

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Developer

Transhuman Design

Genre

Cozy Sandbox

Platform

PC via Steam

Demo

Q1 2027

Launch

Q2 2027

Game Mode

Single-Player

Color Looks

42

Level Editor

Included

Explore Brushland Wiki

Follow Brushland from the first brushstroke to a thriving kingdom with guides for terrain, buildings, villagers, palettes, sharing, the level editor, and PC requirements.

Brushland Beginner Guide

Learn the opening loop: paint a landscape, shape a settlement, invite villagers, and grow the first kingdom.

1Paint broad grassland first, then add rock and mountain shapes to frame the future settlement.
2Carve rivers and waterfalls before roads so water can follow the elevation you painted.
3Reserve a large flat area for the village core and connect it with a simple road spine.
4Add a dock on open sea to invite the first boatload of villagers.
5Watch where homes form, then answer requests for bridges, work, and scenic housing.
6Refine edges and expand in small passes instead of repainting the whole map at once.
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Brushland Building Guide

Create villages, connect buildings with roads, surround homes with fields, and develop settlements into larger kingdoms.

RoadsRoads connect doors and organize movement through a settlement.
FieldsFields around a home can trigger a windmill with turning sails.
HousingCluster homes with breathing room so cottages can grow into larger buildings.
ChurchesA house ringed entirely by road can become a church with a belfry and spire.
CastlesSustained growth can raise a castle with round, pointed towers.
DocksA dock on open sea brings boats, new villagers, and fresh requests.
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Brushland Terrain Guide

Use terrain as the foundation of every district, from broad grassland and rivers to mountain framing and finishing roads.

S Tier

Grassland is the main canvas where homes form; paint it first and keep it open.

A Tier

Water divides districts and creates gathering points; waterfalls mark elevation changes.

B Tier

Rock and mountain edges frame the kingdom and give the skyline depth.

C Tier

Roads finish the layout by linking doors, districts, and future upgrades.

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Brushland Villager Guide

Follow villagers from arrival to daily life, and use their requests to guide the next stage of settlement growth.

ArrivalVillagers step off boats at docks and walk roads to their new homes.
HomesResidents move into buildings that form from the painted terrain.
RoutineVillagers fish, work, and go about daily life, making the kingdom feel lived in.
RequestsResidents ask for bridges, jobs, and better views; answer them to keep growth moving.
GrowthNew boats and wider roads show that the settlement is attracting more people.
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Brushland Color Palettes

Use the 42 advertised color looks to reskin a completed kingdom and change its mood without changing its layout.

42 LooksChoose from 42 color looks to reskin a finished kingdom.
ReskinApply a palette after the layout is complete for a fast visual refresh.
MoodPalette choices shift the atmosphere of the same landscape.
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Brushland Kingdom Sharing

Share a finished kingdom as a short text code, then explore Workshop and editor options for passing builds along.

1Finish the landscape and choose one of the 42 color looks.
2Fold the completed kingdom into a short text code.
3Send the code to a friend like a letter, with no file transfer needed.
4Use Steam Workshop or the level editor to share custom maps and scenarios.
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Brushland Level Editor

Use the built-in level editor and Steam Workshop to create, customize, and share new environments.

EditorBuild custom starting landscapes and scenarios with the included level editor.
WorkshopPublish and browse community maps through Steam Workshop.
CloudSteam Cloud keeps kingdoms available between machines.
MapsPlayer-made maps use the same tile rules as the main sandbox.
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Brushland Release and System Requirements

Check the planned release schedule, supported PC platforms, and minimum hardware requirements for Brushland.

WindowsWindows 10 or 11 · Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G · 4 GB RAM · DirectX 11 GPU · 1 GB storage
macOSmacOS 12 Monterey or newer · Intel Core i3 quad-core 3.6 GHz or Apple M1 · 4 GB RAM · Metal GPU · 1 GB storage
LinuxUbuntu 22.04 or 24.04 64-bit · Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3200G · 4 GB RAM · Vulkan GPU · 1 GB storage
Steam DeckSteam Deck is listed among the planned launch platforms for Brushland.
Q2 2027Full release is planned for Q2 2027, following the Q1 2027 demo.
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Brushland FAQ

Quick answers about Brushland's terrain painting, kingdom growth, release plans, and sharing tools.

Ready to Build Your Brushland Kingdom?

Explore terrain painting, village growth, beginner tips, and release details, then wishlist Brushland on Steam and join the official community.