The Master's Pupil
Released Jul 2023
The Master’s Pupil is a hand painted puzzle adventure game set inside Claude Monet's eyeball
90% positive · 157 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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Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
The Master's Pupil is a self-contained puzzle adventure game developed by a solo developer (Pat Naoum) and released on July 28, 2023. The store description presents a complete biographical experience — a single, cohesive story set inside Claude Monet's eye — with no mention of additional content, DLC, or ongoing updates. The only post-launch developer communication was a bug fix patch on August 3, 2023, addressing a handful of issues shortly after launch. There have been no news posts, announcements, or developer communications of any kind since August 3, 2023. No DLC has been listed, no roadmap or future content has been announced, and the game shows no signs of a live service structure. This is a finished, standalone product that launched complete and has received no further content development.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained puzzle adventure with a defined narrative arc based on Claude Monet's life — no mention of DLC, future updates, or ongoing content
A small bug fix patch (1.1.4) was released shortly after launch to correct level and save issues. This is the last and only developer communication on record.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Pat Naoum Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Explore the eye of master artist Claude Monet and experience a unique biographical adventure! Test your skills and perseverance as you overcome the progressive disease that threatened Monet’s eyesight and solve puzzles to help the painter complete some of his greatest masterpieces!
The Master’s Pupil is a puzzle adventure game where you will travel across the iris of Claude Monet and help him complete his masterpieces.
Throughout the game, you will encounter and overcome increasing challenges as Monet experiences loss, like the passing of his wife Camille, and struggles with the cataracts that threatened his artistic skill. Consider color, space, and timing as you traverse the world of his eye - as one wrong color combination or move can end your journey.
- Hand Painted and expertly crafted - almost every part of this game has been painstakingly made using a real paintbrush in real life before being imported to the world. The results are unique visuals reminiscent of Monet’s work and imbued with the personality of the developer.
- Biographical Adventure - you will experience the life of Claude Monet in a way that has never been done before. Navigate intricate 3D locations, learn more about the painter’s life, and dive through a rich soundscape produced by indie composer Steven W Schouten.
- Calm and Relaxed - An artist doesn’t rush but takes their time when completing their work. The Master’s Pupil gives you time to consider each puzzle, with tests that will challenge your brain and not your reflexes.
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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