The Model Kit Studio playtest is live on Steam today and runs until November 16. Developed by Spooky Rabbits and published by Mythwright, the cozy hobby sim turns model kit building into a relaxing game about cutting, assembling and painting mecha kits at a virtual workbench. The playtest arrives ahead of the full launch planned for 2027 and gives PC players a first hands on look at the workshop loop.
Quick Facts: Title Model Kit Studio. Developer Spooky Rabbits. Publisher Mythwright. Genre indie simulation hobby sim. Playtest window live on Steam until November 16 with two buildable kits. Platforms PC through Steam. Full release planned for 2027 with wishlists open now on the official Steam page.
Two kits start the collection with MeKS and Excavaclaw
The playtest opens the workbench with two complete models to build. MeKS is a flying robo sidekick described as a troublemaker that keeps getting itself into problems. Excavaclaw is a mining mecha built for planetary and asteroid excavation duty. Each kit is assembled piece by piece by cutting parts out and following intuitive instructions, which mirrors the step by step rhythm of real plastic model building. Finished kits join a growing collection, so the short test still delivers the core satisfaction of seeing shelf ready models pile up. Players who enjoy build focused sims can also read our coverage of a cozy life sim RPG heading to mobile and PC, which explores a similar comfort first design philosophy.
The two kit lineup looks small on paper but it covers a lot of ground for a first public test. One kit leans cute and characterful while the other leans industrial, so painters get very different canvases and builders get a feel for how varied the full catalog could become. The official Model Kit Studio Steam page frames the game as a rich and relaxing model building simulator built around meditative flow, and the playtest selection supports that pitch with approachable builds that still reward patience.
Paint, decal and clean up like the real hobby
Building is only half of the loop. The playtest includes brushes, airbrushes and decals for personalizing each model, plus a hand vacuum for cleaning up leftover nubs from cut parts. Anyone who has built real kits will recognize that last detail at once, since nub cleanup is the least glamorous and most honest part of the hobby. Recreating it in game form shows that the developers understand the subject matter beyond the highlight reel of snapping parts together.
This layer of the game is where longer sessions should come from. A builder can stop at a clean out of box assembly or keep going with layered paint, fine detail work and custom decal placement until the model feels personal. The Steam listing notes that players can build, pose, paint and display their collection, which points to posing and display options rounding out the creative loop alongside the workshop tools. Patient crafters who like slow burn progression may also appreciate our report on a PC open alpha starting its own limited test window, another chance to sample a game early and shape its direction with feedback.
A cozy apartment surrounds the workbench
The workshop itself sits inside a stylish apartment designed for downtime between builds. Players can meet Donut the purring pet cat, take a break with a hot cup of coffee, water the studio plants and put on music with the jukebox. A soothing soundtrack ties the space together and keeps the mood calm while paint dries and decisions about the next kit take shape.
These touches matter because hobby games live or die on atmosphere. A workbench floating in a void would make building feel like a minigame, while a lived in apartment with a cat and small rituals makes it feel like an evening routine worth returning to. Fans of gentle management and decorating loops can find a similar mood in our look at a cozy sim dated for January 2027, which pairs a warm setting with a patient release runway.
How to join the playtest and wishlist the full game
Joining takes only a Steam account. The playtest is free to download from the Model Kit Studio store page and stays open until November 16, so players have a limited window to try the two kits and send feedback before the test ends. Adding the game to a Steam wishlist also flags interest ahead of launch and ensures a notification when the full version or future tests go live.
The full game is currently planned to assemble on Steam in 2027, with Mythwright pointing players to the Steam page for the playtest download and the wishlist button. Players who want more news can follow the publisher through its official site at mythwright.com and its social channels. For a hobby sim with a clear identity and a low pressure first test, wishlisting early is an easy call while the playtest is still running.
How long does the Model Kit Studio playtest run?
The playtest is available now on Steam and stays playable until November 16. Download it free from the Model Kit Studio store page and keep an eye on the listing for news about future tests.
What can players build in the Model Kit Studio playtest?
Two kits are included. MeKS is a flying robo sidekick and Excavaclaw is a mining mecha designed for planetary and asteroid excavation. Both are built piece by piece and can be personalized with paint and decals.
Who is making Model Kit Studio?
Model Kit Studio is developed by Spooky Rabbits and published by Mythwright, according to the official Steam listing. The game is tagged as an indie simulation title with a full release planned for 2027.
When does the full version of Model Kit Studio launch?
The full game is planned for 2027 on Steam. A firm date has yet to be announced, so wishlisting the game and following Mythwright channels is the simplest way to catch the release news.
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