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The Artful Escape

Developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur · Published by Annapurna Interactive

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseSep 9, 2021 Price$4.99 Metacritic80/100 Steam reviews1,742

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic80/100
Steam reviews1,742
Languages14
Achievements12
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Beethoven and Dinosaur, published by Annapurna Interactive — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 1,682
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:AdventureMusicIndiePsychedelicStory RichSingleplayerSci-fiStylizedNarrativeAtmosphericColorfulAction

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 The Artful Escape.

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

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: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-540 | AMD FX-4350
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD FX-8350
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB | AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 7 GB available space

Supported languages (14)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainDutchJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseSpanish - Latin AmericaTraditional ChineseTurkish

The Artful Escape 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 The Artful Escape?

Steam classifies The Artful Escape as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur. A teenage guitar prodigy sets out on a psychedelic journey to inspire his stage persona and confront the legacy of a dead folk legend. Starring voice performances by Michael Johnston, Caroline Kinley, Lena Headey, Jason Schwartzman, Mark Strong, and Carl Weathers.

How much does The Artful Escape cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Artful Escape at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Artful Escape single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Artful Escape: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Artful Escape on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Artful Escape out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Sep 9, 2021.

What platforms is The Artful Escape on?

The Artful Escape 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 The Artful Escape single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Artful Escape cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does The Artful Escape have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 12 achievements for The Artful Escape.

What is The Artful Escape's Metacritic score?

The Artful Escape has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Artful Escape?

The Artful Escape is developed by Beethoven and Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive.

Where to get The Artful Escape

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

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