The Artist
The Artist is a first person puzzle adventure inspired by other mysterious puzzle games like Myst, The Witness, and Firewatch. Sucked into The Artist's canvas world, you must solve the strange puzzles scattered across his island to find a way back home. If you fail, you will be trapped in the canvas forever.
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February 15, 2017
9 years and 170 days ago
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The Artist is a first person puzzle adventure inspired by other mysterious puzzle games like Myst, The Witness, and Firewatch. Sucked into The Artist's canvas world, you must solve the strange puzzles scattered across his island to find a way back home. If you fail, you will be trapped in the canvas forever.
Read hidden journals and examine his island closely; if you look hard enough, you can find inspiration anywhere.
Keep your eyes open and your mind sharp - anything could be the key to solving his next puzzle.
- Explore a colorful, vibrant, and fully realized canvas world
- Enjoy atmospheric 3D sound effects and an orchestral score
- Read books and find clues hidden carefully across the island
- Solve devious puzzles built into the environment around you
The Artist was created entirely by one person!
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