Artifact Adventure Gaiden

Open-world action RPG with decisions that shape the future

bluffman · Published by PLAYISM · Released Jan 9, 2018

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 57
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Mar 27, 2018
Minimum PC: Integrated; 4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Artifact Adventure Gaiden?

A single-player, 2D action RPG about preparing for an impending disaster. You recruit companions, explore freely, fight enemies, and customize artifacts, then see how the world changes three years later.

For you if...

+you like retro visuals modeled on the Game Boy
+you enjoy replaying adventures with different party compositions

Not for you if...

−you want turn-based combat instead of real-time battles
−you prefer a linear route over open-ended exploration

What players say

77% of 57 reviews are positive

Players praise how quest decisions affect later events and the variety of equipment and skill combinations. Complaints include unclear quest directions and combat that some find repetitive or slow.

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Artifact Adventure Gaiden system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: WindowsXP Vista 7 8 10
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.4GHz or higher
Graphics: Integrated graphics
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space

Does Artifact Adventure Gaiden have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Artifact Adventure Gaiden run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 52
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Artifact Adventure Gaiden use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam