The Artful Escape
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 955 fps | 776 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 842 fps | 684 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps | 665 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 967 fps | 773 fps | 628 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 882 fps | 705 fps | 573 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 995 fps | 796 fps | 637 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 853 fps | 682 fps | 546 fps | 444 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 618 fps | 495 fps | 396 fps | 322 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 915 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 859 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps | 679 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 896 fps | 717 fps | 582 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 986 fps | 789 fps | 631 fps | 513 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 960 fps | 768 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 906 fps | 725 fps | 580 fps | 471 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 826 fps | 661 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 746 fps | 597 fps | 478 fps | 388 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 640 fps | 512 fps | 409 fps | 333 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 464 fps | 371 fps | 297 fps | 241 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 621 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 887 fps | 710 fps | 577 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 995 fps | 796 fps | 637 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 938 fps | 751 fps | 601 fps | 488 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 882 fps | 705 fps | 564 fps | 458 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 697 fps | 557 fps | 446 fps | 362 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 597 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 311 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 526 fps | 421 fps | 337 fps | 274 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 512 fps | 409 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 483 fps | 387 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 441 fps | 353 fps | 282 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 398 fps | 318 fps | 255 fps | 207 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 341 fps | 273 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 247 fps | 198 fps | 158 fps | 129 fps |
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About
The Artful Escape (2021) is a 2D action adventure platformer that combines platforming gameplay with a psychedelic narrative experience. You play as Francis Vendetti, a teenage guitar prodigy navigating a bizarre multidimensional journey filled with cosmic imagery and surreal environments. The indie title stands out for its distinctive hand-drawn art style and imaginative world-building that prioritizes artistic expression over traditional gameplay mechanics.
This game is highly accessible for PC gamers with modest hardware. The minimum GPU requirement sits around entry-level performance tier, meaning even budget graphics cards will handle it comfortably at high framerates. Most modern systems will easily achieve 60+ fps at maximum graphics settings, and even older or lower-end GPUs will maintain solid performance, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing performance on lighter indie games.
With an 82/100 rating, The Artful Escape delivers a memorable artistic experience that appeals to players seeking unconventional adventure games. If you appreciate creative indie titles with strong visual direction and don't mind puzzle-driven gameplay over action-heavy sequences, this is definitely worth playing.
Performance profile
Released in September 2021, The Artful Escape targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
The Artful Escape is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — The Artful Escape runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
On the eve of his first performance, Francis Vendetti battles with the legacy of a dead folk legend and the cosmic wanderings of his own imagination. Francis, a teenage guitar prodigy, sets out on a psychedelic, multidimensional journey to inspire his stage persona.
