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Steam app 1701370 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:56 UTC

Practisim Designer

Practisim Designer is a sandbox for budding or expert stage designers to create innovative stage designs for the practical shooting sports like USPSA, IPSC, Steel Challenge, IDPA and others. Design stages, play them and export the written stage briefings to PDF.

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AncientSky GamesAncientSky Games
17playing now
2824-hour peak
36all-time peak
16average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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390 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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44 months, February 2023 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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July 2026

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 187 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Practisim Designer was released on 14 Feb, 2023.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Free to playUpdated 12 Sep 2026, 21:56 UTC
App ID
1701370
Last updated
01 Sep 2026 build 25050115
Developer
AncientSky Games
Publisher
AncientSky Games
Release date
14 Feb, 2023
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
3.39 GB
Install size
10.83 GB
Genres
Action, Casual, Simulation, Free To Play
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown

Features & support

Steam features

Includes level editorFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

SimulationDesign & IllustrationCasualLevel EditorFirst-PersonShooterFPS3DBuildingUtilitiesFree to PlayActionEducationCraftingPhysicsSingleplayer
About this gameFull description from Steam
Practisim Designer is a sandbox for budding or expert stage designers to create innovative stage designs for the practical shooting sports like USPSA, IPSC, Steel Challenge, IDPA and others. This tool allows you to drop in props from a library of hundreds of items. Stage designers can also simulate actually running through the stage with support for real physics based mechanisms like swingers, drop turners, texas stars and more. When you're done with the stage designs, you can export them into match ready written stage briefing documents in PDF format.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 2 regional ratings

Content notice

This tool includes depiction of firearms in use to simulate the sport of practical shooting in a safe manner.

Regional ratings

DEJUSl
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7 or Ryzen 5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 1080 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 12 GB available space Sound Card: N/A

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel i9 or Ryzen 7 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 20xx series or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 12 GB available space Sound Card: Any

macOS

Minimum: OS: Monterey 12.6 Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Pro 555 2GB Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 6 GB available space Recommended: OS: Monterey 12.6 Processor: Intel Core i7 / Apple Silicon M1 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Pro / Apple Silicon M1 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 12 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

50 developer announcements, Mar 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. Update v0.158 - More scanned bays and a jailbird hard cover

    New Stuff - USPSA Jailbird hardcover Scanned Bays - Sunnyvale Rod and Gun Club Rifle / Pistol bay - Pickaway County Sportsmens Bay 1-6 Bug Fixes - Fixed STC Vertus Bays 5 & 6

    Patch notes
  2. Quick update with GPA calculation fix and Age Acceptance

    New Stuff - Added Limited Stage GPA Calculation option - Added Age Verification & ToS Privacy Policy Acceptance - STC Vertus Bays 5 & 6 Bug Fixes - Moving target accurately counts per shot requirement in GPA calculation

    Patch notes

July

  1. Update v0.155: Small Update with some fun props

    New Stuff - Push lawn mower - IPSC Mini/Micro half, vhalf targets - STC Vertus Bays 1-4 Bug Fixes - Simplify Background doesn't change it back to color

    Patch notes
  2. Quick Update (v0.154.1) to add PCSL props

    New Stuff - PCSL Prac Half Hardcovers Bug Fixes - Re-added pcsl-prac-hc-leftedge prop

    Patch notes
  3. Quick Update to Patch a few bugs

    Bug Fixes - Fixed prop scaling for old props - When Paper Type is GPA, clicking auto-determine won't revert to IDPA - Fixed infinite loop when selecting Auto Determine when paper type is GPA

    Patch notes

June

  1. Update v0.152.1 is live.

    New Stuff - Better prop snapping for targets - When loading stages with a start-position object, player will be teleported and rotated properly to match - Added Sponsor Name to WSB and STG file - Four plate bobber - Marysville Scanned Bay…

    Patch notes
  2. Some new props, scanned bays and more merge fields

    New Stuff - Better prop snapping for targets - When loading stages with a start-position object, player will be teleported and rotated properly to match - Added Sponsor Name to WSB and STG file - Four plate bobber - Marysville Scanned Bay…

    Patch notes
  3. Made snapping much better for walls and faultlines

    New Stuff - Adjusted PCSL WSB Scoring Text to say - Made adjustable faultlines snappable - Made faultlines snap to walls - Better wall snapping for various wall sizes Bug Fixes - Fixed multiselect then clone prop that isn't in the…

    Patch notes

May

  1. Update v0.149

    Prop Snapping was one of the most requested features since the early days of the tool. Finally got to implement it correctly.

    Patch notes
  2. v148 Updates

    New Stuff - Manage Presets Dialog. Import & Export Presets. Get more from https://github.com/ancientskygames/bay-presets - Changed PCSL Scoring text to include T-Zone - Added Strike Arena Target https://strikearena.net/ - Tacoma Sportmen's…

    Patch notes
  3. Update v0.147 is live!

    New Stuff - Highlighted Revert Stage Briefing Button to inform users they can revert to their template before regenerating - Added Reset to Transform Dialog - Added ability to change Mover Speed to mover-start prop Bug Fixes - Changed help…

    Patch notes
  4. Hostage Rescue Target and Steel IDPA Iron Maiden

    New Stuff - Dynamic Range X1 Hostage Rescue Target - IDPA Iron Maiden with and without stand Bug Fixes - Some plates will now count in IPSC WSB Targets list - Stopped resizing other objects your mouse is highlighting

    Patch notes
  5. Quick short update v0.144.1

    New Stuff - Added support for local scanned bays by using localbays.json. Add all your own personal bays in this file. Bug Fixes - Restricted multiselect from picking up locked props - Resizing props will only affect the initially…

    Patch notes
  6. Added cinderblock wall, wall with 3 ports, Miixed target type, 8" target

    New Stuff - Added wall with 3 ports and flap - Added 3m x 2.5m cinder block wall - Added MIXED target type in WSB - Added 8" diameter cardboard target - Mission160 Scanned Bays 2,3,4,5,8,9,10 Bug Fixes - Fixed texture of Basic Bay 100x100…

    Patch notes

April

  1. Update v0.143 is up!

    New Stuff - Mission160 scanned bays 1,4,6,11,12 & 15 Bug Fixes - Show border on additional views page - Made camera name fonts bold - Switched words referencing "on paper" to "on cardboard" - Moved HPSP, RRGC and WGC bays to cloud to reduce…

    Patch notes
  2. v0.142 updates

    New Stuff - StageCentral sort by bay dimensions - StageCentral sort button highlights - Diablo Action Pistol Bays 2-4, refreshed 5

    Patch notes
  3. Update v0.141 is live

    New Stuff - SUV model Bug Fixes - Fixed custom text not applying when auto-target text is turned on, in settings

    Patch notes

March

  1. Small update this week v0.140

    New Stuff - Evergreen Sportsmen's Club Bays 1-5 Bug Fixes - Fixed problem with custom text going when forcing calculate target numbers

    Patch notes
  2. Update v0.139 - Some new props and text object fixes

    New Stuff - IDPA Target with down zero hole cut out - PCSL hard cover horizontal strip - Jo Jo water tank - Added actual text in Prop List Panel for Custom Text objects - Reference image prop so you can load your own guides for building…

    Patch notes
  3. Update v0.138 is live.

    New Stuff - Oakdale Sportsmen's Club Bays 2 & 3 - Diablo Action Pistol Bays 1 & 5 - Added 6-plate dueling tree - Made both dueling tree colors customizable - Added delete button to Transform dialog - Added Ruler & Faultline with length to…

    Patch notes
  4. Update v0.137 is live with new props and bug fixes

    New Stuff SAPI armor plate shaped hardcovers Added weather effects to some props, vehicles, buildings and berms Bug Fixes TargetsUSA 4' Wall mesh color can be changed now Stopped ability to flip if you have props selected and moving…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Quick bug fix patch v0.135.1

    Bug Fixes Changed Prop Transform to SHIFT-RIGHTCLICK Fixed effects not turning off after replacing camera Fixed not able to transform locked props Suppressed ability to delete locked props when multiselected Fixed weather changes not…

    Patch notes
  2. Update v0.135 - Prop Transform Gizmo

    New Stuff Prop Transform Gizmo Beta (Double click) Ruler's won't collide with other objects in design Tweaked outline rendering, should make objects and scannedbays clearer Bug Fixes When highlighting props in design, it should not…

    Patch notes

October

  1. Improved Build list generation, Speedsoft Cube & Slab props

    New Stuff Speedsoft Cube and Slab Improved Build List handling for paper targets and modifiers Settings.json will be backed up every day into RECOVERY folder Bug Fixes Fixed Build List target, hardcover and noshoot counts

    Patch notes

September

  1. Introducing Speedsoft, Change WSB font and spin props 45 degrees

    New Props Introducing SpeedSoft (45 props and a field) IAGBF Up Down mover (3 sizes) IAGBF Rail sliders (5 types) Blue airsoft indoor walls (3 types) New Functionality Added CTRL-Q,E and CTRL-R,F to spin props by 45 degrees Change WSB Font…

    Patch notes
  2. More IAGBF Props

    New Props Biathlon Target with 5 plates Rapid Fire Rotating Target 1 and 5 IAGBF A3 Target Papers, Noshoots, Swingers, Spinners & Texas Stars IAGBF Walls 43-47 IAGBF Blaze Stop Timer Posts Bug Fixes Fixed handling of modifiers on moving…

    Patch notes
  3. Default font choice, size and faultline sizes, show/hide legend in camera UI

    New Features Default font choice and size Default faultline sizes (in Settings) Show / Hide Legend in Camera view Bug Fixes Fixed issue with barrel and mesh color defaults showing up as transparent When player drops a big prop and collides…

    Patch notes

August

  1. Multiple Shortcut Bars, Mesh and Barrel default colors, More Props

    New Features Multiple Shortcut Bars Wall Mesh and Barrel Default Colors in Color Picker Allowed IDPA WSB to use Generate button on Page 2 Better Build List paper and modifier handling Added Prop name to tooltip for shortcut icons New Props…

    Patch notes
  2. New Decals for targets, Short Tilted stands

    New Stuff Short tilted target stand 6 new decals for your targets (gun, knife, hands and others) Access to Scanned Bays now require a logged in account Bug Fixes WSB generate should respect edited values and not auto calculate again Fixed…

    Patch notes
  3. Containers 3 styles, improved autosave and recovery, Fixed TUSA Meshes

    New Stuff Blue Containers (3 types) Improved autosave and recovery (30 days) Bug Fixes Now you can delete a multi select without having to point at a prop first WSB Override Hit Count is now changeable Fixed issue with Piper aircraft ID…

    Patch notes
  4. Green Stomp pad, Piper aircraft, Hot air balloon and Piedmond Bays 1-5

    New Stuff Piedmont Handgunners Association Bays 1-5 Green Stomp Pad Piper PA18 Super Cub Aircraft Hot air balloon and basket Ability to lower walls Bug Fixes Show correct author name for online and external bays

    Patch notes
  5. Fun new props like 3gun strollers, camping wagon and chairs, bug fixes

    New Props 3Gun Stroller Deck of cards Camping Wagon Camping Chair IPSC vertical strip hardcover Bug Fixes TargetsUSA mini poppers are now correctly scored Added warning dialog if saving to an existing file Darkened window color of scores…

    Patch notes

July

  1. Moonclips, fixed keybinding and auto determine features

    New Prop 8 and 6 round moonclips New Functionality Added Scanned Bay download progress Bug Fixes Fixed Keybindings for prop manipulation Fixed the Generate button changing Course & Scoring Type Fixed targets showing through low target stand…

    Patch notes
  2. Customize Fonts, determine stage stats settings and more keybinds

    New Functionality You can now customize font style and size for target numbers Added Keybindings for Rotate, Tilt, Raise/lower props Added Always Determine stage stats flag in Settings Adjusted the contrast and visibility of Layout page

    Patch notes
  3. TUSA 6 plate gong customizable, uspsa mini noshoot targets

    New Props TargetsUSA 6 plate gong customizable USPSA Mini Noshoot targets Bug Fixes Turned off customization for Gong and Dueling Tree Layout page zoom and positions will be correct after loading STG Stage designs must have a name and…

    Patch notes

June

  1. New OFHC Scanned Bays and hidden bay issues fixed

    New Scanned Bays Orono Fish and Hunt Club 25m and 50m bays Moved Renton & Paul Bunyan bays online Bug Fixes Fixed faultlines are too thin Fixed user scanned bays don't have collision Fixed hidden wall after loading stage with scanned bay…

    Patch notes
  2. IPSC Mini swinger short, new merge fields, urgent fixes

    New Prop IPSC Mini Swinger Short New Functionality Tilde (~) toggles in and out of Prop Menu New Merge fields 'num-plates' and 'num-poppers' Downloadable Scanned Bays to help to reduce size of executable file (Beta Testing) Bug Fixes Some…

    Patch notes
  3. TVR IPSC Target Stands, Copy Camer to Clipboard

    New Prop TVR IPSC target stands (single & double) New Functionality Copy camera image to clipboard (Windows only) Bug Fixes Default folder for quick save images is Saved directory Fixed locked props not showing after loading Fixed camera…

    Patch notes
  4. MGM Break away poppers and WSB fixes

    New Props MGM Sportsman Poppers that break away. (USPSA, USPSA mini, IPSC, Colt Steel) Bug Fixes Adjusted aspect ratio for WSB screenshot to match camera so images won't look like 70s movies Fixed ICORE and GENERIC templates having black…

    Patch notes
  5. Quick Update with some fixes

    New Prop Non-scoring Clay Pigeon Bug Fixes Better File Path memory Fixed clipping issue with Worldshoot Pendulum Replaced the name dropreveal with guillotine Default WSB stage brief has issues with wrong merge fields

    Patch notes

May

  1. World shoot props, set ruler length, Ad i mage placement improvements

    New Props World Shoot 2025 Triple Pendulum Mini IPSC World Shoot 2025 Drop Reveal IPSC New Functionality Set ruler length 3Gun Stow Barrel is now colorable Ad Image is now easier to place on walls Text and Ad images can be multiselected…

    Patch notes
  2. Transparent PNG Ads, Rattlesnake Walls, Wine Barrel, Hay bale and Plunger

    New Functionality Ad Image Panels & Flags now support transparent PNGs New Props Rattlesnake walls 4x7 3 versions Wine barrel Hay bale Plunger activator Bug Fixes USPSA mini popper physics fixed Some scanned bay floors were adjusted When…

    Patch notes
  3. Cinder block, vertical log, PRS stands, Grid changes and some bug fixes

    New Props Cinder block Vertical log PRS multipoint stand PRS slanted stand Bug Fixes Fixed scaling issues with dropping new props after scaling a previous one Adjusted background of Stage Central to fill Undo/Redo now work with plate rack…

    Patch notes

April

  1. Hide logos in IDPA WSB, Change target heights, Num points added to IPSC WSB

    New Functionality IDPA WSB, you can now hide logos When changing height of TargetsUSA stand, attached paper targets will change accordingly Added number of points to IPSC template Bug Fixes Fixed COPY-PASTE now will show correct image for…

    Patch notes
  2. TUSA Clay Swinger, Flipup target, Pull handle and Scaling Fixes

    New Props Targets USA Clay Swinger and VTAC Barricade IPSC and USPSA Flipup Target Red pull handle Bug Fixes Fixed trees and other props not showing in print Fixed prop scaling issues Fixed able to resize child items in group even if it's…

    Patch notes
  3. Customize Plate Racks, Nudge Modifiers, Variable Stand Heights

    New Props Full size USPSA, IPSC and Colt Speed hardcover poppers IDPA split target, IDPA Noshoot with X instead of hands (for ASI) New Functionality Plate Rack customization (normal, hardcover, noshoots) Nudge paper modifiers (CTRL-Arrow…

    Patch notes
  4. Ruler Enhancements, Merge fields for WSB, Grid size legend

    New Props TUSA Wall Frame Meshes can be changed now New Functionality You can customize your own stage brief defaults with merge fields, like , etc You can extend ruler text position to outside of the ruler bounds Override the ruler text…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Changeable rack plates, more wall meshes, railroad ties

    New Props Railroad tie Plate-rack, straight-rack & targetsusa-plate-rack plates can be changed Added more mesh textures for walls WGC Bays A1, C1 and C2 New Functionality When opening prop menu, keyboard focus will always be on search field…

    Patch notes
  2. Improve Cel Shading, Better Physics, Change Wall Mesh Pattern, MGM Tank Trap

    New Functionality Improved Cel Shading for stacked targets Changed IR Sensors to react to most objects Enabled poppers and others to react to other objects Most wall mesh can be changed (mesh, solid, grid, diamonds) New Scanned Bays…

    Patch notes
  3. PCSL Changeable Paper Targets,Reposition Camera, Change Ruler Text Position

    New Functionality Change ruler text position Ability to reposition camera (CameraUI) Added wall stand count to Build List Added buttons to export Practiscore compatible JPG images Users will multiple monitors can release the mouse in…

    Patch notes

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