The Artful Escape

Sep 9, 2021
Developer: Beethoven & Dinosaur
Platforms: Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Nintendo Switch
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About The Artful Escape

On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti battles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination. In this 2D adventure platformer, Francis, a teenage guitar prodigy, sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona.

Released: Sep 9, 2021
Developer: Beethoven & Dinosaur
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive

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Can my PC run The Artful Escape?

The Artful Escape needs at least Nvidia GeForce GTX 650, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB and 4 GB RAM.

Minimum

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

Is The Artful Escape worth buying?

Steam

91% positive

'Very Positive', 1,781 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

83/100

6 critics

What Steam players say about The Artful Escape76/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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What is The Artful Escape about?

On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti battles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination. Francis, a teenage guitar prodigy, sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona.

AdventureMusicIndiePsychedelicStory RichSingleplayerSci-fiStylized

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy The Artful Escape?

Right now the lowest price for The Artful Escape we're tracking is $3.29 at Loaded — 84% below Steam's $19.99. We compare 11 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price The Artful Escape has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for The Artful Escape is $3.29 at loaded on October 23, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is The Artful Escape worth buying?

91% of 1,781 Steam user reviews for The Artful Escape are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 80. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run The Artful Escape?

The minimum system requirements for The Artful Escape are — OS: Windows 10; CPU: Intel Core i3-540 | AMD FX-4350; GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650, 1 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB; RAM: 4 GB RAM; Storage: 7 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was The Artful Escape released?

The Artful Escape released on September 9, 2021, developed by Beethoven & Dinosaur and published by Annapurna Interactive.

What platforms is The Artful Escape available on?

The Artful Escape is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy The Artful Escape?

The cheapest The Artful Escape price right now is $3.29 at Loaded, 84% below the Steam price.

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LoadedBest priceAll-time low	Steam · Worldwide	-84%	$3.29-84%	Buy The Artful Escape at Loaded
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All-time low: $3.29 at loaded on Oct 23, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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