Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4593300 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $4.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $4.99 |
| Current price USD | $4.99 |
| Release date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Developer | MacDeth Software |
| Publisher | MacDeth Software |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | 1 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 100% |
| Positive reviews | 1 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 1 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 13 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4593300/ |
Short description
A short, science themed story game about a secret research facility - dedicated to unwrap the mystery behind strange, otherworldly objects. Meet unique characters, prove your worth, work in the laboratories - and lose your mind.
About this game
When Dr. Samuel Phelps arrives at the ARTSEC Research facility, a secret outpost on the remote island of Isla Sombra, he doesn't yet realize what he signed up for - Some knowledge is reserved for the worthy. Complete your Evaluation successfully to become a full member of the ARTSEC science team, meet a cast of unique, fully voice acted characters - and lose your mind. Start out by proving your worth in three Training Laboratories and gain enough Evaluation Points to get officially hired as member of the science team. Follow your daily assigned tasks if you prefer guidance or work autonomously - what truly matters is getting results and providing good data. Interact with the inhabitants of Isla Sombra and learn more about the island, the Artifacts and their personalities. Collect Handbooks to gain detailed information and instructions on how to properly use laboratory equipment. Make use of consumables to boost your work efficiency. Perform a variety of experiments and procedures inspired by real-life laboratory work. Pay attention and read instructions carefully to avoid bad data - or worse. Adhere to Safety Protocols. Ignore the voices in your head. ARTSEC features a variety of laboratory equipment and procedures based on real-life, such as Sample Preparation, NMR Spectroscopy and Thermal Testing. In most cases, those features have been simplified to allow for a more accessible gameplay experience. Prepare samples for procedures such as NMR Spectroscopy or Nanoindentation . Learn about the unique properties of samples to successfully create compounds with them. Test created compounds further by applying heat, electricity or light. Use protective gear to to avoid injuries or worse. Test samples in a Thermal Chamber, using different temperature presets. Provide good quality data to get Points and Credits . Reveal hidden dialogue options by talking to the facility staff . Meet the expectations or get exiled from the island. No tutorials - explore the laboratories, collect Handbooks and read the given information at your own pace. ARTSEC is a short, story-focused game with an estimated playtime between 4 -6 hours, depending on playstyle.
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support