Out now

But to Paint a Universe

Developed by Mårten Jonsson · Published by JMJ Interactive

CasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 15, 2015 Price$4.99

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements3
DLC1

Overview

A casual, indie game by Mårten Jonsson, published by JMJ Interactive — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A puzzle-game telling the story of a little girls struggle to restore a broken sky.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 54% positive of 37
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:IndieCasualPuzzleMusic2DAtmospheric

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for But to Paint a Universe.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: 1Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Built-in
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 118 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Built-in

Supported languages (1)

English

But to Paint a Universe FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is But to Paint a Universe?

Steam classifies But to Paint a Universe as a Casual, Indie game, developed by Mårten Jonsson. A puzzle-game telling the story of a little girls struggle to restore a broken sky.

How much does But to Paint a Universe cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists But to Paint a Universe at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is But to Paint a Universe single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for But to Paint a Universe: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is But to Paint a Universe on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists But to Paint a Universe for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is But to Paint a Universe out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 15, 2015.

What platforms is But to Paint a Universe on?

But to Paint a Universe is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is But to Paint a Universe single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does But to Paint a Universe cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does But to Paint a Universe have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 3 achievements for But to Paint a Universe.

Who made But to Paint a Universe?

But to Paint a Universe is developed by Mårten Jonsson and published by JMJ Interactive.

Where to get But to Paint a Universe

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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