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Artifact

Steam

Valve · Valve

Strategy
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Design Risk Score

Estimated

2/100

1 concern pattern detected

Monetization2pts
Manipulation0pts
Compulsion0pts

Joy Index

46/100

Fair

Community score: 47/100
Joy reflects genuine enjoyment after accounting for design risk.

Verdict

Caution

Proceed with caution

Significant aggressive monetisation design is present. Set firm spending and time limits before playing.

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Why this score

Estimated
  • Microtransactions+2

    In-game purchases sells cosmetic items only — no gameplay advantage.

Points reflect severity, not just presence — cosmetic-only purchases score far lower than pay-for-power. Total: 2/100. This game was scored from its Steam store listing, so its mechanics are an estimate. How scoring works →

Is Artifact worth it? Design Risk 2/100 · Sifter