Artesnaut

Artesnaut

Released Jul 2026

A hardcore medieval fantasy idle RPG, almost entirely in text. Build characters with races, jobs, and epithets. Over 1,000 items to loot. A story 93% of players rated "great." Combat and exploration are fully auto—just check your results. Now in Chapter 5, unfolding across five major updates.

58% positive · 123 reviews
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Released, but still in active development
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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Artesnaut is a free-to-play idle RPG that has been running on mobile for over 7 years before arriving on Steam on July 12, 2026. The developer explicitly stated at launch: "We'll keep the updates coming." The short description notes the game is "Now in Chapter 5, unfolding across five major updates," indicating the story is being delivered in structured content chapters rather than all at once — meaning more content is expected as part of the game's ongoing structure. A UI improvement patch (Ver. 5.6.5) was also released on July 20, 2026, just days after launch, showing the developer is already actively maintaining and improving the Steam version. The game's long mobile history strongly suggests a continued development commitment, and the developer's own launch messaging reinforces this. Because the Steam release is only about a month old, there is not yet enough of a Steam-specific release pattern to fully characterize the update cadence here.
Evidence
Launch announcement confirms the game has been 'loved on mobile for over 7 years' and states 'We'll keep the updates coming.'
news post · Jul 14, 2026 source development ongoing
high
Ver. 5.6.5 patch released just 8 days after Steam launch with UI improvements tailored to PC players, showing active post-launch development work.
news post · Jul 20, 2026 source development ongoing
medium

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
R.N.Studio
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

■ About the Steam Version

Auto Repeat itself is available for free (base limit: 30 runs).

Optional purchases are not required and can further increase the Auto Repeat limit or improve expedition efficiency.

No ads are displayed in the Steam version.

Text size can be adjusted from 0.8x to 2.0x, and the window can be freely resized.

◆ Artesnaut: Hardcore Idle Fantasy RPG

Experience a deep story of adventure with characters YOU create! Select from myriad jobs, races, and skills to build your perfect party!

A hack & slash idle RPG in a captivating fantasy world! Build a party of unique characters and conquer dungeons! Progress even when you can’t play! Start a quest and return later to reap the rewards and make the most of your time!

With classic, text-based gameplay, complete dungeons and unlock the next page of your epic adventure in Artesnaut!

◆ Four Key Features

- Unique “Epithet” system gives characters their own unique personalities!

One of Artesnaut’s most standout features is its flexible character creation. Create a character by choosing a job and race, then create their epithet by selecting various adjectives (Blazing, Righteous, Fearless, etc.) and nouns (Contender, Alchemist, Executioner, etc.) to gain stat bonuses! Make a brutal attacker, hearty guardian, savvy treasure hunter, or whatever you want, then pit your perfect party against perilous dungeons!

- Diverse, intertwined narrative that captivated 93% of Japanese players!

New pages of Artesnaut’s story unfold as you progress through dungeons, then read those stories to unlock new dungeons

Main Story chapters chronicle the protagonists’ adventures, and interwoven Side Story chapters provide intriguing new perspectives to enrich the world. We hope you find yourself deeply immersed in Artesnaut’s authentic medieval fantasy world!

- A text-based, idle RPG! Dungeoneer during your downtime!

Exploration and battles occur automatically, and characters return after a set time. Watch events unfold in real-time, or see how your party fared afterward. Did your brave adventurers return with rare loot, or did the dungeon’s perils get the better of them?

Forge equipment, earn experience, and learn uncanny skills to grow your favorite characters as they venture into ever-deeper dungeons, teeming with evermore perilous foes! Engrossing character progression that is easy to enjoy!

Randomly generated loot means you can keep questing for the perfect gear! Strengthen and combine equipment to create items as legendary as your adventures.

- Deep lore in every dungeon and piece of loot breathes life into the world of Artesnaut!

Approximately 1000 pieces of equipment, each with their own story to tell! What is it? Why was it made? The answers to these questions take you deeper into the world of Artesnaut! Each dungeon is packed with lore as well, tying together the intricate narrative. Delving into dungeons may reveal short passages related to their origins. What you learn may give clues to help you on your adventure, or offer more context to characters’ stories.

We present to you a vast, detailed world, rife with text to discover and enjoy!

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Thanks to our amazing community, Artesnaut has celebrated its 7th anniversary and continues to grow with regular updates—new dungeons, equipment, jobs, and story chapters!

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◇◆ Streaming & Video Policy ◆◇

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R.N.Studio welcomes streaming and video content of Artesnaut.

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Please refrain from any use that would significantly harm the game's image.

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Last evaluated Aug 11, 2026
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