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Artifact

Developed by Valve · Published by Valve

Strategy
StatusOut now ReleaseNov 28, 2018 PriceFree to play Metacritic76/100 Steam reviews19,460

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic76/100
Steam reviews19,460
Languages12

Overview

A strategy game by Valve, published by Valve — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Artifact.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel i5, 2.4 Ghz or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated HD Graphics 520 w/128 MB or better
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 7 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported languages (12)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseSpanish - Latin America

Artifact 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 Artifact?

Steam classifies Artifact as a Strategy game, developed by Valve. Artifact now features two games: Artifact Classic, the original Dota 2 trading card game, and Artifact Foundry, a special edition with streamlined gameplay, new cards, new single-player content, and an improved new player experience.

Is Artifact free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Artifact as Free to Play.

Is Artifact single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Artifact: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is Artifact on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Artifact for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Artifact out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 28, 2018.

What platforms is Artifact on?

Artifact is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Artifact single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.

How much does Artifact cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

What is Artifact's Metacritic score?

Artifact has a Metacritic score of 76/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Artifact?

Artifact is developed by Valve and published by Valve.

Where to get Artifact

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

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