Buy it if you like
- Story: 199 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 65 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 44 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Bugs: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 1k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
56% of themes are praise22% are divided22% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
199 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Known for its expertise in hidden-object puzzle adventures, Artifex Mundi refines many of the mechanics introduced in earlier entries while elevating the stakes through a dramatic mountain setting and a more focused narrative drive.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
65 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The hand-painted environments are richly detailed, blending icy mountain landscapes with warm interior lighting and intricate architectural designs.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
44 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Voice acting, while not overly theatrical, provides enough personality to anchor the main characters and reinforce emotional stakes.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
42 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It has its flaws, but the presentation and gameplay is thoroughly enjoyable and on par with the rest of the series.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
34 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The difficulty curve remains accessible, ensuring that players are rarely stalled for long.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story199 reviews
Graphics65 reviews
Audio44 reviews
Gameplay42 reviews
Difficulty34 reviews
Divided opinion
Performance83% still recommend
Linux compatibility100% still recommend
Players complain
Interface92% still recommend
Bugs60% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.74.
6 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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