Artefacts Studio

Artefacts Studio at a Glance

Artefacts Studio is a French developer based in Lyon that has been active since 2009. The company was founded in 2003 but did not release its first game until later, with only one title appearing in the 2000s. Their output grew significantly during the 2010s when they released six games, followed by four releases in the 2020s so far. A recent project, Disciples: Domination, is scheduled for February 2026. The studio operates as a developer rather than a publisher on PlayPile, where they are listed with eleven titles to their credit. Their catalog spans many genres, but strategy games make up the largest portion with five releases. Racing and arcade games each account for four titles, while role-playing games appear three times. They have also touched upon sport, adventure, turn-based strategy, puzzle, point-and-click, and indie categories. Most of their work targets PC on Microsoft Windows, appearing on ten different games. Consoles are a major focus as well, with seven Switch versions, five each for PlayStation 4 and 5, and four versions for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Their presence on Mac is solid at four titles, while Linux, Android, and iOS have only one game each. The quality of their work shows a wide range of reception. The average rating across seven reviewed titles sits at 57.4 out of 100. Only one game achieved great status with an 86 score for The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet of Chaos in 2020. One title rated as good, while five others fell into the mixed category. No games received poor ratings below 40, though Crown Wars: The Black Prince from May 2024 scored a low 40/100. Other notable releases include Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders at 67.2 in 2016 and Moto Racer 4 at 58.8 in the same year. Garfield Kart: Furious Racing and Gods Vs Humans both struggled to break into the 50s with scores of 49.9 and 50 respectively. Despite having fifty employees and offering services beyond gaming like TV branding and smart object solutions, their game ratings remain inconsistent. The studio specializes in tactical RPGs and licensed racing games according to their bio, yet their performance varies wildly depending on the specific title. While some entries like The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk series stand out, other projects fail to meet high expectations.

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