Fall in love with one of 2025’s most anticipated indie gems — Artis Impact, a solo-developed, cozy dystopian RPG bursting with personality, heart, and hand-drawn pixel charm, is officially launching on Steam this August 7, 2025. First revealed at the Six One Indie Showcase, this lovingly crafted title is already turning heads with its soulful storytelling and expressive visuals.
Created by Malaysian solo dev Mas over the course of four years in RPG Maker MV, Artis Impact is shaping up to be a breakout hit among fans of narrative-driven pixel art RPGs like To the Moon, Eastward, and Undertale. And the best part? You can download the free playable demo on Steam right now.
🎮 Try the demo & wishlist on Steam: Artis Impact on Steam
A Quirky, Cozy Apocalypse Where Emotions Take Center Stage
Set in a world crumbling under the reign of rogue AI, Artis Impact follows Akane, a tough-yet-tender protagonist navigating the ruins of a post-apocalyptic society with her sarcastic AI sidekick, Bot. Through witty banter, soulful encounters, and deeply human moments, the game explores themes of memory, resilience, and what it means to find hope when everything else seems lost.
The game’s narrative is linear but rich, with layered side quests, hidden scenes, and environmental storytelling that rewards exploration. Expect dialogue that swings from laugh-out-loud absurdity to surprisingly touching — all brought to life through thousands of hand-animated pixel frames.
No Grind, Just Great Combat and Storytelling
Unlike traditional JRPGs, Artis Impact keeps things tight and engaging with streamlined, turn-based combat. There’s no grinding here — just short, satisfying tactical encounters designed to serve the story, not distract from it. Combat flows naturally alongside dialogue, exploration, and decision-making.
Outside of battle, players can cook, decorate, and build bonds with NPCs through optional life-sim elements that deepen the emotional core of the journey. But make no mistake: this is a story-first game that thrives on its pacing, writing, and emotional resonance.
A Solo Indie Miracle Four Years in the Making
Mas, the sole developer behind Artis Impact, began the project in 2021 with no formal background in animation or narrative design. Driven purely by passion and perseverance, he drew every pixel, wrote every line of dialogue, and programmed every event by hand. The result is a game that feels intimate, personal, and meticulously crafted.
“It’s not just a game — it’s a personal story told through pixels, humor, and a little bit of croquette-fueled chaos.” – Mas
Key Features of Artis Impact
- 🎨 Fully hand-drawn pixel art animated frame-by-frame
- 💬 Heartfelt and humorous narrative set in a post-apocalyptic world
- 🔍 Optional side quests and secrets for curious players
- ⚔️ Streamlined turn-based combat with no grinding or filler
- 🧩 Life-sim elements like cooking and decorating for deeper immersion
- 🧑🎨 Solo-developed over 4 years in RPG Maker MV
- 🆓 Free demo available now | Full game launches August 7, 2025 on Steam
Stay Connected
Follow Mas and the Artis Impact community for updates, fan art, and behind-the-scenes development insights:
Artis Impact is more than just another indie RPG — it’s a passion project that’s ready to tug at your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone in equal measure. With its cozy dystopian setting, vibrant characters, and heartfelt story, it’s primed to be one of 2025’s standout indie releases.
Add it to your wishlist, try the demo, and prepare to be emotionally wrecked — in the best possible way — when Artis Impact launches August 7, 2025 on Steam.
🔗 Wishlist & Demo: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1864000/Artis_Impact/
