Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery

Released Aug 2021

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

94% positive · 7,739 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery launched on August 25, 2021. In June 2022, Silver Lining Studio shipped "The Jack Chapters" — a free story expansion adding new paintings, puzzles, and a new character — alongside the game's console release on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. This was the last piece of new content added to the base game. In March 2023, the developer announced a separate VR version of Behind the Frame, which is a distinct product on Steam rather than additional content for this game. The studio's subsequent communications have focused on their next title, The Star Named EOS, which launched on July 23, 2024. In April 2025, a physical Switch bundle combining both Silver Lining Studio games was announced for Japan. All three DLC items (soundtrack and two art books) have been released. No additional content has been announced for the base game since The Jack Chapters shipped in June 2022, and the developer has not signaled any further updates. The game appears to have launched as a complete narrative experience and received one post-launch story expansion, after which development concluded.
Evidence
Free story expansion 'The Jack Chapters' launched, adding new story chapters, puzzles, and characters. Last new content shipped for the base game.
news post · Jun 2, 2022 source content shipped
high
Behind the Frame launched on PC and Mac as a complete interactive fiction narrative.
news post · Aug 25, 2021 source content shipped
high

Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Akupara Games
Achievements
19
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Behind the Frame is a vivid, interactive fiction about an aspiring artist on the cusp of finishing the final piece of her gallery submission.

A relaxing, eloquent experience that can be played at any pace. Become immersed in a panoramic world filled with resplendent colors, beautiful hand-animated visuals, and a smooth, easy-listening soundtrack.

As a passionate artist, seek the missing colors that will bring your paintings to life - all while remembering to take the occasional coffee and breakfast breaks that keep you going. There is more than what meets the eye, for every painting has a story to tell.

Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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