Artifact Adventure (2015)

Developer: bluffman
Publisher: PLAYISM
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 184 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You wander a vast pixel-art world at your own pace, taking quests and making choices that feel meaningful but never rushed.

open worldnonlinearclass-basedretro pixel graphicschoice-drivendeliberateexplorative

What players say

Players compare it to Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy, praising its open world and branching quests. But they warn about frontloaded decisions, limited saves, and grinding, calling it player hostile at times.

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