Chinese Brush Simulator

Calligraphy and painting simulator with ink that spreads across paper

Complex Plane · Released Jan 28, 2020 · Early Access

As of Oct 28, 2026: Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 113
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 6 years ago; Mar 7, 2020
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1050; 4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Chinese Brush Simulator?

This simulation takes place in a study where you write Chinese characters and paint with a mouse-controlled brush. You adjust the ink-to-water ratio, use images as backgrounds or copying guides, and hang finished work on the walls.

For you if...

+you enjoy developing an artistic skill through patient practice

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or competitive play with other people

What players say

96% of 113 reviews are positive

Players praise the calming process of painting and writing. The recurring complaint is the complicated control scheme, which takes practice to learn.

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Chinese Brush Simulator system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i7
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Chinese Brush Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Chinese Brush Simulator run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Chinese Brush Simulator use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam